Ministry has announced to form a Committee to oversee implementation of achieving targets from the current 605 GI tags, this will be achieved through a whole of government approach.
About Geographical Indications
- Definition: A GI is a sign used on products that have a specific geographical origin and possess qualities or a reputation that are due to that origin.
- Coverage: It is used to identify agricultural, natural, or manufactured goods.
- Duration: 10 years and can be renewed.
- Relevance: Confers legal protection against unauthorized use, boosts exports, Conveys an assurance of quality and distinctiveness, etc.
- Regulation/Recognition
- Global
- Recognised as Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) under the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property.
- Also covered under TRIPS Agreement (Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights) of WTO.
- India
- Regulated under the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration & Protection) Act, 1999.
- Registered by: Registrar of Geographical Indications (RGI)
- Nodal Department/Ministry: Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry
- Global
GI Tags in India
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