GI tag is an suggestion that authenticates the source of a merchandise to a specific district of India. The merchandise desires to have a exceptional attribute associated to the geographical weather or exclusive output method that makes it distinct and presents it a differentiated persona amidst rest of them. This registration not only presents lawful security but furthermore constrains illicit use of GI registered. It furthermore assists the producers' prosperity and the trade items are ascends. The registration is legitimate for 10 years after which the manufacturers can afresh request for registration. If it is not re-registered after every 10 years, it is taken from the list.
Geographical Indication Act was passed in December 1999 by the Parliament which came into force on 15th September, 2003, for the registration and defence of exceptional items of distinct geographical positions in India. GI is a identified Intellectual Property PR under the World Trade Organization's (WTO) TRIPS agreement. The Controller of Patents and Trademarks is the ruling body for Registrar of Geographical Indications which is established in Chennai. Till the end of March 2010, a total of 120 goods have been listed under the GI Act, which encompass farming goods, handicrafts, constructed goods and textiles. Whilst, Patents pertains to persons, the GI is a collective right of the community defended either by their assembly or state, assisting art and artisans to survive.
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