Geographical Indications Laws In India: Issues And Challenges

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Journal Title: South Asian Law & Economics Review
Author(s): Neethu S.T
Published On: 22/05/2023
Volume: 8
First Page: 45
Last Page: 52
ISSN: 2581-6535
Publisher: The Law Brigade Publisher

DOI: doi.org/10.55662/SALER.2023.802

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Neethu S.T, Geographical Indications Laws In India: Issues And Challenges, Volume 8, South Asian Law & Economics Review, 45-52, Published on 22/05/2023, doi.org/10.55662/SALER.2023.802 Available at https://saler.thelawbrigade.com/article/geographical-indications-laws-in-india-issues-and-challenges/

Abstract

Geographical Indications (GI) for Products are described as IPR type that typically refers to a nation’s geographical indications. A name like this provides a sense of quality and uniqueness, primarily due to its roots in a specific geographical location, region, or nation. Geographic indicators are protected as an aspect of IPRs under Articles 1(2) and 10 of the Paris Convention regarding the Preservation of Industrial Property. They are also covered by Articles 22 to 24 of the Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) Agreement, which was included in the Uruguay Round of GATT discussions’ final agreements.[i]

Perhaps as a signatory to the World Trade Organisation (WTO), India passed the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act in 1999. GI is an essential intellectual property right used in commerce to indicate the source of the goods. The inability to accomplish the goal is due to a lack of knowledge among GI stakeholders and the absence of qualitative check procedures.


[i] https://ipbulletin.in/geographical-indications-and-challenges/, (Visited on 20.01.2023 at 11.00 PM)

Keywords: Geographical Indication, IPR, GI, Basmati Rice, Turmeric

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