GEOGPRAPHICAL INDICATIONS

Geographical Indications

Preliminary scrutiny and examination

Publication in the geographical indications Journal

Registration of Geographical Indication

Where an application for a GI has been accepted, the registrar shall register the geographical indication. If registered the date of filing of the application shall be deemed to be the date of registration. The registrar shall issue to the applicant a certificate with the seal of the Geographical indications registry.

Term of Registration
The term of registration of GI is for 10 years and can be renewed further.

Renewal of GI Registrations
A registration of GI can be renewed further for 10 more years and so on, on payment of renewal fee.