Geographical indication act Engineering second year common to all branches EITK R-19, JNTU-K

1. Geographical Indicators act,
2003.
By
Dr. Suri Babu Golla
Assistant Professor
EM & H Department
SRKR Engineering College
Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh.
Mail: suribabu.g@srkrec.ac.in

2. Geographical Indications
What is Geographical Indication?
• Geographical indication (GI) is a name or sign used
on certain products which corresponds to a specific
geographical location or origin (e.g. a town, region, or
country)
• Examples: Basmati rice, Swiss watches etc

3. HISTORY OF GI
• First GI system used in France – 20th century--
appellation the origine control (AOC).
• Items that meet geographical origin and quality
standards may be endorsed with a government-
issued stamp which acts as official certification of the
origins and standards of the product to the consumer.
E.g: Gruyere cheese (from Switzerland), French wine
and many.

4. Why GI is to be protected?
• Denote quality and origin of products.
• Good reputation for the product.
• Preventing the product from generic products.
• Protecting the domestic market from competitors.

5. How are GIs protected?
In accordance with international treaties and
national laws under a wide range of concepts:
• Special laws for the protection of
geographical indications or appellations of
origin
• Trademark laws in the form of
collective marks or certification marks
• laws against unfair competition
• Consumer protection laws, or
• Specific laws or decrees that recognize
individual geographical indications.

6. CONDITIONS TO GET GI
• It relates to a good although, in some countries,
services are also included.
• These goods/services must originate from a defined
area.
• The goods/services must have qualities, reputations or
other characteristics which are clearly linked to the
geographical origin of goods.

7. S
The unique blue cheese
from France is aged in
natural caves around the
Roquefort-sur-Soulzon
region and protected
using geographical
indications.
The Pinggu district
north of Beijing,
China, bills itself as
the biggest peach
farm in the world,
providing employment
for over 150,000
people
Roquefort cheese
Pinggu
peaches

8. GI in India
• In India the Geographical Indications of Goods
(Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 came in
force with effect from September 2003.

10. Process of registration in India
Producers dealing with the following three categories of
goods can apply:
• Agricultural Goods includes the production,
processing, trading or dealing
• Natural Goods includes exploiting, trading or
dealing
• Handicrafts or Industrial goods include making,
manufacturing, trading or dealing

11. GIs registered in India
• Product wise distribution of GIs registered in India
till 15 August 2009
Product category No. of registered GIs
1. Handicrafts 73
2. Agricultural Products 24
3. Manufactured Products 6
4. Horticulture 2
5. Foodstuff 1
Total GIs registered 106

12. How to apply
The application must be filed at the Office of the GI
Registry located in Chennai:
Geographical Indications Registry
Intellectual Property Office Building
Industrial Estate, G.S.T Road Guindy,
Chennai – 600 032
Ph: 044 – 22502091-93 & 98
Fax : 044 – 22502090
e-mail: gir-ipo@nic.in
Website : ipindia.gov.in

13. How to apply
• The Registrar will have the Application examined.
• Published in the GI journal.
• Notice of opposition within a maximum period of
four months of publication in the Journal.
• If the Registrar accepts the application, then a
certificate of registration will be issued.

16. Validity of GI
• The registration of a geographical indication is valid
for a period of 10 years.
• It can be renewed from time to time for further
period of 10 years each.
• If a registered geographical indication is not renewed
it is liable to be removed from the register.

17. 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.

18. Examples of Indian GIs
• Basmati Rice
• Darjeeling Tea
• Kanchipuram Silk Saree
• Alphanso Mango
• Nagpur Orange
• Kolhapuri Chappal
• Bikaneri Bhujia
• Agra Petha

19. 143 INDIAN TAGS FROM TAMIL NADU

20. GI of Tamil Nadu
• Oddanchatram vegetables
• Kancheepuram Silk
• Bhavani Jamakkalam (Carpets)
• Madurai Sungudi (Cotton Sarees)

21. GI of Tamil Nadu
• Bidriware
• Coimbatore Wet Grinder
• Thanjavur painting
• Thanjavur Art Plate

22. GI of Tamil Nadu
• Swamimalai Bronze Icons
• Nagercoil temple jewellery
• Tanjavur dancing doll
• Nilgiri tea
• Dindugul lock

23. GI of Andhra Pradesh
• Bandar Laddu
• Bobbilli Veena
• Budithi Bell and Brass Craft

24. GI of Andhra Pradesh
• Dharmavaram handloom
pattu sarees and paavadas
• Guntur Sannam
• Kondapalli Toys
• Mangalagiri Sarees and Fabrics

25. GI of Andhra Pradesh
• Pedana Kalamkari
• Srikalahasti Kalamkari
• Tholu Bommalata

26. GI of Andhra Pradesh
• Tirupati Laddu
• Uppada Saree
• Venkatagiri Saree

27. Advantages of GI
Legal protection and preventing from unauthorized use
• Benefits for farmers and local producers.
• Boost the rural development.
• Reduces unfair practices of trade.
• Preservinglocal culture and resources.
• Provides complete information to consumers.

28. Challenges
• Low brand value
• Lack of awareness of rules and regulations.
• Rampant misuse of Indian GIs.
• Immigration of labors.

29. • Thank you…..!