Procedure for Registration, Duration of Protection, and Renewal under the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 2000
ЁЯзн Procedure for Registration, Duration of Protection, and Renewal under the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 2000 1️⃣ Introduction The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 2000 provides a legal mechanism for registration, protection, and enforcement of Geographical Indications (GIs) in India. Registration is not compulsory , but it gives statutory rights and remedies against infringement. The Registrar of Geographical Indications , functioning under the Controller General of Patents, Designs, and Trade Marks (CGPDTM) , is the main authority for administering GI registration in India. The GI Registry is located at Chennai . ЁЯк╢ A. Procedure for Registration (Sections 11–17) The procedure of registration under the Act can be divided into eight major stages ЁЯСЗ Stage 1: Application for Registration (Section 11) The application for registration of a GI must be made in Form GI-1 . It can be filed by: An...