Geographical Indications - Legal Protection Framework | Boosts Exports, Promotes Economic Prosperity, Prevents Unauthorized Use

GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION:-

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  The Geographical Indication of goods which
  

  
  
  
  
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    is an indication or appellation of origin.

    
    
  
  
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    is used to identify agricultural or manufactured goods originating in the said area.

    
    
  
  
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    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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  Some of the examples of possible geographical indications in India include Basmati Rice, Darjeeling Tea, Kanchipuram Silk Saree, Nagpur Orange, Kolhapuri Chhapal, Bikaneri Bhujia etc.

  
  


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  It confers legal protection to go for Geographical Indications in India.

  
  


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  It prevents unauthorized use of a Registered GI by others.

  
  


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  It boosts exports of Indian Geographical Indication by providing legal protection.

  
  


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  It promotes economic prosperity of producers.

  
  


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  It enables in seeking legal protection in others WTO Member Country.

  
  


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  Any association of persons, producers, organization or authority established by or under the law can apply.

  
  
  
  
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