An ASSIGNMENT onGEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION

SUBMITTED TO- Dr. ( Prof.) S.B.S. YADAV

SUBMITTED BY – UMESH KUMAR PRAJAPAT

M.V.Sc 1st Year ANIMAL NUTRITION

DEPARTMENT

DEFINITION OF GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION

A geographical indication is a sign used on goods that have a specific geographical origin and possess qualities, a reputation or characteristics that are essentially attributable to that place of origin.Most commonly, a geographical indication includes the name of the place of origin of the goods. For example, agricultural products typically have qualities that derive from their place of production and are influenced by specific local factors, such as climate and soil.

BASE OF GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS

Name of country region or locality (Darjeeling Tea)Any name which relates to a specific

geographical area and is used upon or in relation to particular goods originating from that country region or locality(Basmati rice).Goods - Agricultural, Natural ,

Manufactured, Handicrafts , Industrial products, Food stuffs etc.

AGRICULTURAL GOODS

Nagpuri-orange(Maharashtra) Fazli-Mango (W.B.) Spice –Malabar-pepper(Kerala) BhaliaWheat – Bhal region(Gujrat) Udupimattu gulla Brinjal(karnataka)

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AGRICULTURAL GOODS

Fazli-mango(W.B.)

Basmati-Rice

Tea

Malabar black-pepper

Nagpuri-orange

Manufactured Goods

• Textile – Kullu Shawl (H.P.)• Leather product – Kohlapuri chappals• Textile – Mysore silk and Banarsi saree• Kasuti Embroidery- Karnataka

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MANUFACTURED GOODS

Kasuti Embroidery

Handicraft Goods

• Terricota (Molela-Rajsamand)• Mysore rosewood inlay (karnataka)• Blue pottery (Jaipur)• Kota Doria (Kota)• Kathputali of Udaipur-Rajasthan• Khatamband(J&K)

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HANDICRAFT GOODS

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Rosewood-Inlay

Blue-potteryKhatamband

Food stuffs

• Bikaneri bhujiya-Bikaner(Raj.)• Nagauri maalpua-(Raj.)• Agra Petha-Agra(U.P.)• Mathura peda-(U.P.)• Andhra pickles-(Andhrapradesh)• Tirupati Laddu/Srivari laddu-

(Andhrapradesh)

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FOOD STUFFS

Agra Petha Hyderabadi-Haleem

Tirupati-Laddu Mathura-peda

NATURAL GOODS

LIGNITE- NEYVELLI GOLD -KOLAR, JOHANNESBURG, S.

AFRICA PETROLEUM – ARABIAN

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION AND A TRADEMARK?

GIs are closely related to trademarks; both indicate product origin Trademarks identify a good or service as originating from a

particular company. Geographical indications identify a good as originating from a particular place. Based on its place of origin, consumers may associate a good with a particular quality, characteristic or reputation.

• GIs attach to a location; trademarks don’t. A trademark can be assigned or licensed to anyone, anywhere in

the world, because it is linked to a specific company and not to a particular place.

the sign denote a GI used by all persons who, in the area of origin, However, its link with the place of origin. A GI cannot be assigned or licensed to someone outside that place or not belonging to the group of authorized producers.

WHO CAN APPLY FOR THE REGISTRATION OF A GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION

Any association of persons, producers, organization or authority established by or under the law.TEN STEP GUIDE FOR REGISTRATION:-

1. FILING OF APPLICATION

2. PRELIMINARY SCRUTINY

3. CONSTITUTION OF CONSULTATIVE GROUP OF EXPERTS

4. EXAMINATION

5. SHOW CAUSE NOTICE

6. PUBLICATON IN GI JOURNAL

7. OPPOSITION

8. REGISTRATION

9. APPEAL

10. RENEWAL

GIs can be protected over long periods as long as the collective tradition is maintained – Indian Act protects GIs for an initial period of 10 years, which can be renewed after the expiry of the initial period of

protection for another 10 years GIs would cease to be on the register if not renewed six months after the expiration of the last registration

WHY PROTECT A GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION?

Geographical indications are understood by consumers to denote the origin and the quality of products.

Many of them have acquired valuable reputations which, if not adequately protected, may be misrepresented by dishonest commercial operators and False use of geographical indications by unauthorized parties and legitimate producers are detrimental to consumers then its results tarnishing its reputation.

Consumers are deceived into believing that they are buying a genuine product with specific qualities and characteristics, when they are in fact getting an imitation. Legitimate producers are deprived of valuable business and the established reputation of their products is damaged.

Why are geographical indications valuable?

• GIs are a marketing tool.• Reputation for quality associated with

place name used on labels, advertising.• GI-identified products are believed to

command higher prices.• Of particular interest to developing

countries.

G.I. Goods Registration

•  • India, as a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO), enacted the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 has come into force with effect from 15 September 2003.

• GIs have been defined under Article 22(1) of the WTO Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights(TRIPS).

• A geographical Indication Registry has been established in Chennai for the purpose of administering the legislation.

• Karnatka gets highest no. of G.I. goods.

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India’s famous GIs

 Darjeeling tea became the first GI tagged product in India, in 2004-05, since then by September 2010, 184 had been added to the list.• Banarasi silks• Paschmina shawls• Kashmir carpets• Basmati rice• Darjeeling tea• Assam tea• Bengal Cotton• Alphonso Mangoes• Pochampalli silk• Chanderi silk• Hyderabad pearls• Kerala Nendran bananas• Jaipur silver jewellery

• Nilgiri tea• Coorg coffee• Mysore sandal products• Mysore silk• Malabar pepper• Kancheepuram silks• Lonawala chikis (food

stuff)• Nilgiri tea• Coir products from Kerala• Cardamom from Kerala• Aranmula mirrors• Nagpur oranges• Phulkari embroidery work

Geographical Indication  

Product  

State  

Dateof

Registration

Darjeeling Tea Tea West Bengal 29.10.04Pochampally Ikat Textile Andhra Pradesh 31.12.04Chanderi saree Textile Guna, 28.01.05

Madhya PradeshKotpad Handloom fabric Textile Koraput, Orissa 02.06.05Kota Doria Textiles Kota, Rajasthan 05.07.05Kancheepuram silk Textiles Tamil Nadu 02.06.05Bhavani Jamakkalam Textile, carpets Erode,Tamil

Nadu05.07.05

Mysore Agarbathi Incense sticks Mysore, Karnataka

02.06.05

Aranmula Kannadi Metal Mirror Kerala 19.09.05Salem Fabric Textiles Tamil Nadu 19.09.05Solapur Chaddar Textiles Maharashtra 19.09.05Solapur Terry Towel Textiles Maharashtra 19.09.05Mysore Silk Textiles Karnataka 28.11.05Kullu Shawl Textiles Himachal

Pradesh12.12.05

Madurai Sungudi Textiles Tamil Nadu 12.12.05Kangra Tea Tea Himachal

Pradesh12.12.05

Geographical Indication  

Product  

State  

Dateof

Registration

Coorg Orange Horticulture Product

Karnataka 30.01.2006

Mysore Betel Leaf Horticulture Product

Karnataka 30.01.2006

Nanjanagud Banana Horticulture Product

Karnataka 30.01.2006

Mysore Sandalwood Oil Essential Oil Karnataka 30.01.2006

Mysore Sandal Soap Soap Karnataka 30.01.2006

Bidriware Handicrafts Karnataka 30.01.2006

Channapatna Toys and Dolls Handicrafts Karnataka 30.01.2006

Coimbatore Wet Grinder Wet Grinder Tamil Nadu 30.01.2006

Mysore Rosewood Inlay Handicrafts Karnataka 30.01.2006

Kasuti Embroidery Embroidery (Textiles)

Karnataka 30.01.2006

Mysore Traditional Paintings

Paintings Karnataka 30.01.2006

RAJASTHAN’S FAMOUS GIS

1 Blue Pottery of Jaipur Handicraft Rajasthan

2 Molela Clay Work Handicraft Rajasthan

3 Kathputlis of Rajasthan Handicraft Rajasthan

4 Sanganeri Hand Block Printing Handicraft Rajasthan

5 Bikaneri Bhujia Agricultural Rajasthan

6 Phulkari Handicraft Punjab, Haryana & Rajasthan

7 Bagru Hand Block Print Handicraft Rajasthan

8 Kota Doria Handicraft Rajasthan9 Jaipuri rajai Handicraft Rajasthan

Thank You