Geographical Indications (GIs) certify the origin and quality of goods, safeguarding traditional methods and local economies. Governed by the Geographical Indications of Goods Act, GIs are registered for ten years and can be renewed to maintain protection and reputation.
Geographical Indications are signs, which identify a good as originating in a particular territory or a region or locality, where a given quality, reputation or other characteristic of the good is essentially attributable to its geographical origin. It can also be defined as a sign used on goods that have a specific Geographical origin and possess qualities or a reputation that is due to that place of origin.
Most commonly, a Geographical Indication consists of the name of the place of origin of the goods. In India Geographical Indications is governed by the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration & Protection) Act, 1999. The main use of a Geographical Indication is that it acts as an indication that the product possesses certain qualities, is made according to traditional methods, or enjoys a certain reputation, due to its Geographical origin. Any association of persons or producers or any organization or authority established by or under any law for the time being in force representing the interest of the producers of the concerned goods can apply for the registration of the Geographical Indication.
A Geographical Indication is registered for a period of ten years and the registration may be renewed from time to time on payment of renewal fees.
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A Geographical Indication (GI) is a sign used on products that have a specific geographical origin and possess qualities, a reputation, or characteristics inherent to that location. Examples include Basmati rice, Darjeeling tea, and Kolhapuri chappals.
A GI protects producers by ensuring only those in a specific region who follow certain standards can use the name. It boosts the product’s reputation, adds market value, and supports local economies by promoting traditional methods and unique qualities tied to a specific region.
Associations of persons, producers, organizations, or authorities representing the interests of the product's producers can apply. They must be established by or under a law in force and must represent the interests of the concerned goods.
The registration lasts for ten years, after which it can be renewed upon payment of renewal fees.
No, a GI cannot be transferred or licensed as it is specific to a particular geographical area and a group of producers. The rights are collective and meant to protect the reputation of the region’s products.
Unauthorized use of a GI is considered infringement and is punishable under the law. Legal action can be taken to prevent misuse and protect the product’s authenticity and reputation.
Geographical Indication also known as GI, as defined in Section 2(1)(e) of the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 is an indication which identifies goods mentioned below which attribute to the geographical origin of them.
- Agricultural goods
- Natural goods
- Manufactured goods
Essentially Derived Varieties (EDV) means a variety which has been essentially derived from existing variety by any of the following means:
Genetic Engineering
Mutation
Tissue Culture Derived
Back Cross Derivative
Any other (Ploidy change etc.)
A variety which:
has been traditionally cultivated and evolved by the farmers in their fields.
is a wild relative or land race or a variety about which the farmers possess the common knowledge.
Agriculture not only gives riches to a nation, but the only riches she can call her own. – Samuel Johnson
The Registrar of Geographical Indications has granted GI status to “Kashmir Saffron”. The application for the same was filed on
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The PPV & FR Act established the Authority in 2005, following its enactment in 2001.