Geographical Indication Mark Investigations: Safeguarding Authenticity and Regional Identity
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...