Gi Mark Investigation Service

The geographical indication mark investigations are used for the protection of the collective identity of the local and regional products. The marks are used for the preservation of the traditional knowledge, authenticity of products and the support of the local producers. However, this is not the case with the Indian market, which has seen the increase in such products and the number of such cases. Consequently, unauthorized usage of these products has emerged. The problems related to the misuse of geographical indications are being taken care of by the experts who have specialized in investigating them thus, local producers and consumers are the ones who reap the benefits. What are GI Marks and Their Importance? The type of product and the place where it is made have a label known as a Geographical Indication, and this is used as a means of indication of origin. Also, these products have specific qualities and reputations, and people usually name them with those special qualities or ...

Commodities that have unique origins and traditional values have always been cherished by people worldwide. These commodities are often connected with certain locations and are distinguished by the use of Geographical Indication (GI) Marks. In order to guarantee their genuineness and to shield them from being misused, the Geographical Indication Mark Protection Services have been in place. These are services that have been put in place to guarantee the identity, origin, and quality of GI-tagged products so that they are not played with or threatened through legal and investigative means by professionals. What Is a Geographical Indication (GI) Mark? A Geographical Indication (GI) Mark is the way of choosing a particular part of the world as the source for the product where the reputation, the quality, or a certain feature is essentially attributed to its geographical origin. Some of the examples include Darjeeling tea, Kanjeevaram silk, Nagpur oranges, and Mysore sandalwood. One of the...

By the way, the world has long identified Geographical Indication (GIs) as trademarks that safeguard the identity of products coming from specific regions and maintain the reputation of those products. They not only distinguish where a product is from, but also assure that the productʼs uniqueness and characteristics are still there. Nonetheless, whenever an impropriety or an unauthorized use has been found, the Geographical Indication Mark Investigations ensure the application of these rights. What exactly does the term Geographical Indication (GI) Mark mean? A Geographical Indication (GI) mark is a product that is made in a particular area and is known for its characteristics, reputation, or other features that are attributable to that place. For example, Darjeeling Tea, Kanchipuram Silk, and Nagpur Orange are all products that are protected by the GI status. Such marks are provided according to the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 in Indi...