Geographical Indications in India

Geographical Indications is an intellectual property right which is denoted by a sign used on products that have a specific geographical origin and possess qualities or a reputation that are due to that origin. Initially it was protected under the head of the “indications of source” or “appellations of origin”. In 1994 Agreement on Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights coined the term Geographical Indications and protected it. This book throws light on legal provisions related to it in India and details about the registered Geographical Indications which are protected against infringement. India has gone beyond the dictates of TRIPS and has granted much needed protection to all the Geographical Indications and has not restricted it to spirits and wines as provided under TRIPS. The book details the provisions which provides protection to agricultural handicrafts manufactured and foodstuff products. Further International Geographical Indications can also be registered under the Act to name a few registered Geographical Indications such as Scotch Whisky of UK Peruvian Pisco of Peru Champagne of France Tequila of Maxico Porto of Portugal Prosciutto di Parma etc.