About GI Tag

• A geographical indication (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. 
• It is used for agricultural, natural and manufactured goods. 

• The registration of GI is valid for 10 years after which it needs to be renewed.
• It should be noted that registration of a product is not compulsory.
  • Registration affords better legal protection to facilitate an action for infringement;
  • The registered proprietor and authorised users can initiate infringement actions;
  • The authorised users can exercise the exclusive right to use the geographical indication.

Legislations

• In India, GI is given under the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999. 
• The Act is administered by the Controller General of Patents, Designs & TradeMarks, GI (CGPDTM-India) under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
• India enacted its GI legislation to comply with India’s obligations under the Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) agreement.
• GI is a collective intellectual property right and is thus owned by all the producers within the defined GI territory unlike intellectual properties like patent and trademark which are owned by an individual or a business entity.

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