| GEOGRAPHICAL INDIGATION |
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What is Geographical Indication? |
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* 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. |
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Examples of possible Georaphical
Indication? |
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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. |
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What are the benefits of registration
of GI ? |
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* 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. |
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Who can apply for registration
of GI ? |
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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. |
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Who is registered proprietor
of a GI ? |
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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. |
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Who is an authorised User ? |
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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. |
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Who is Producer in relation
to a Geographical Indication ? |
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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. |
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Is registration of Geographical
Indication compulsory ? |
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While registration of a Geographical
Indication is not compulsory, it offers better legal protection
for action for infringement. |
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