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Geographical Indications


Geographical Indications
What is Geographical Indication?
Geographical Indications Overview

What are advantages of registering?
Geographical IndicationsDatasheet
Datasheet
Power of Attorney
Form B (The Geographical Indications of Goods)

Geographical Indications

What is Geographical Indication?

› It is an indication or appellation of origin.
› It is used to identify agricultural natural or manufactured goods originating in the said area.
› It originates from a definite territory in India.
› It should have a special quality or characteristics or reputation based upon the climate or production characteristics unique to the Geographical location.

Examples of possible Georaphical Indication?

Some of the examples of possible Geographical Indications in India include Basmati Rice, Darjeeling Tea, Kanchipuram Silk Saree, Alphonso Mango, Nagpur Orange, Kolhapuri Chappal, Bikaneri Bhujia, etc.

What are the benefits of registration of GI ?

› It confers legal protection to go geographical Indications in India.
› It prevents unauthorized use of a registered GI by others.
› It boosts exports of Indian geographical indication by providing legal protection.
› It promotes economic prosperity of producers.
› It enables seeking legal protection in others WTO member country.

Who can apply for registration of GI ?

Any association of persons, producers, organization or authority established by or under the law can apply.
The applicant must represent the interest of the producers.
The application should be in writing in the prescribed from.
The application should be addressed to the registrar of GI along with prescribed fee.

Who is registered proprietor of a GI ?

Who is an authorised User ?

A producer of goods can apply for registration as an authorized user, with respect to registered GI. He should apply in writing in the prescribed from along with prescribed fee.

Who is Producer in relation to a Geographical Indication ?

A producer is a person dealing with three categories of goods

› Agricultural Goods including the production, processing, trading or dealing.
› Natural Goods including exploiting, trading, dealing.
› Handicrafts or Industrial Goods including making, manufacturing, trading or dealing.

Is registration of Geographical Indication compulsory ?

While registration of a Geographical Indication is not compulsory, it offers better legal protection for action for infringement.