Q. Consider the following statements with respect to the Geographic Indication (GI):
- It is defined under Article-23 and 24 of the copyright treaty agreement of the World Intellectual Property Organization.
- The registration of a geographical indication is valid for a period of 10 years.
- It is a sign used on products that have a specific geographical origin and possess qualities or a reputation that are due to that origin.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer:
Only 2 & 3
Notes:
- Geographic Indication (GI) is defined under Article-23 and 24 of the Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) Agreement of the World Trade Organization (WTO).
- India is a member of the WTO and thus enacted the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration & Protection) Act, 1999 which came into force from 2003.
- A geographical indication (GI) is a sign used on products that have a specific geographical origin and possess qualities or a reputation that are due to that origin.
- The qualities, characteristics or reputation of the product should be essentially due to the place of origin.
- The registration of a geographical indication is valid for a period of 10 years.
- Darjeeling tea became the first GI tagged product in India.