Define Geographical Indication (GI) and its various functions. Explain the procedure for cancellation of a registered Geographical Indication.
QUESTION 2 — Define Geographical Indication (GI) and its various functions. Explain the procedure for cancellation of a registered Geographical Indication. 1. Meaning / Definition of Geographical Indication (GI) A Geographical Indication (GI) is an intellectual property right used to identify goods that originate from a specific geographical location , and which have special quality, reputation or characteristics that are essentially attributable to that location. Statutory Definition (Section 2(1)(e), GI Act, 1999) A GI is a mark which: identifies goods (agricultural, natural or manufactured), originating from a particular territory/region/locality, and the quality, reputation or characteristics of such goods are due to that geographical area. Examples Darjeeling Tea Kanchipuram Silk Banarasi Saree Nagpur Orange Bikaneri Bhujia These products are known for qualities that exist because of the climate, soil, human skill, or traditional method of that region...