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    Process of GI registration

                Objectives: At the end of this lesson you shall be able to
                •  state the various criteria for obtaining GI
                •  state the application procedure of GI.

                To qualify as a Geographical Indication (GI), a product   2  GI protection
                must  originate  from  a  specific  geographical  location   GIs protect the reputation and unique characteristics
                and possess qualities, characteristics, or reputation   of products linked to a specific region, promoting fair
                attributable to that origin, essentially linking the product   competition and preventing consumer deception.
                to its place of production.
                Here’s a more detailed breakdown of the criteria:     3  Legal framework
                1  Geographical Origin                                In  India,  the  Geographical  Indications  of  Goods
                                                                      (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999, provides the
                   •  The product must be produced, processed, or     legal framework for GI protection.
                      manufactured within a specific geographical area.   Benefits of GI protection
                   •  This area can be a country, a region, or a locality   •  For producers: Protects their products’ reputation
                      within a country.                                 and helps them gain recognition and higher prices in
                2  Distinctive qualities, characteristics, or reputation  the market.
                   •  The product must have unique qualities,         •  For consumers: Ensures authenticity and quality,
                      characteristics, or reputation that are essentially   preventing misleading products from entering the
                      due to its geographical origin.                   market.
                   •  This means the environment, natural resources,   •  For the economy: Promotes local economies and
                      and traditional knowledge of the region contribute   traditional skills, supporting tourism and other related
                      to the product’s distinctiveness.                 sectors.
                3  Types of goods eligible for GI                     •  Enforcement: GI rights enable producers to prevent
                   •  Agricultural goods: Products from agriculture,    unauthorized use of the protected name or label,
                      horticulture,  floriculture,  sericulture,  apiculture,   ensuring  that  only  those  who  meet  the  specific
                      and forest produce.                               standards of production can use it.
                   •  Natural  goods: Products  like  water,  minerals,   The GI recognition process
                      stone, and granite.                             •  Eligibility: To be eligible for GI recognition, a product
                   •  Manufactured goods: This includes handicrafts,    must have a strong link to a specific geographical
                      textiles,  industrial  goods,  food  products,  and   area, and its qualities or reputation must be due to
                      beverages.                                        that origin.
                4  Who can apply for GI registration?                 Registration
                An association of persons, Producers, An organization,   The process typically involves
                an  authority  established  by  or  under  the  law,  and  a   •  Application: Producers, groups, or associations can
                producer of goods.                                      apply for GI registration with the relevant authority
                Application procedure for GI                            (e.g., the Geographical Indications Registry in India).
                Here’s a more detailed breakdown of the application   •  Examination: The application is examined to ensure
                procedure:                                              it meets the criteria for GI recognition.
                1  Application form and fee                           •  Publication: The application is published in a journal,
                                                                        allowing for public opposition.
                   •  Form:  The application must be made in the
                      prescribed form (GI-1A to 1D).                  •  Opposition: Any person can file an opposition to the
                                                                        registration within a specified timeframe.
                   •  Fee: The prescribed fee is Rs. 5,000 per class.   •  Registration: If no valid opposition is filed, or if the
                   •  Triplicate:  The application must be made in      opposition is dismissed, the product is registered as
                      triplicate.                                       a GI.
                   •  Statement of case: It must be accompanied by
                      three copies of a statement of case.

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