A Handbook on Geographical Indications in India
- Year of Publication: 2021
- ISBN: 9789391340582
Every geographical indication (GI) is a country’s pride. It showcases the name, fame and the geographical region’s reputation and link with the product, for example, Darjeeling tea. The specific skills of artisans, climatic conditions and raw materials add to the product’s quality. While a trademark identifies a particular company product, a GI identifies a product originating from a specific region. The authenticity of the product is assured by registering it with the Geographical Indication Registry, Chennai. These local products require global promotion which in turn will boost the rural economy. India has registered more than 370 GIs since enacting the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999. A Handbook on Geographical Indications in India is an inquiry into the nation’s registered GIs, providing their basic descriptions, and information on their uniqueness and protection as an intellectual property right. The book also explains the registration procedure, application process, statewise registrations, list of Part-A and Part-B registrations, along with the world scenario and international agreements on GIs. It is intended for non-experts, all who seek basic information on India’s GIs, and is meant to be used as a ready reference.
Dr. Raju K. D. is a Professor of Law at the Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property Law, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur. He is a science graduate with a master’s in Mercantile Law, M.Phil. in International Law and Ph.D. in International Trade Law from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. Dr. Raju was awarded the Fulbright Scholarship by the United States Education Foundation in India for completing his doctoral studies at the University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign. He received the Microsoft Outstanding Young Faculty Award in 2011 for research on IP and Competition Law, published as a book in 2015. Dr. Raju’s areas of interest and expertise include International Law, WTO, Trade and Economic Law, and Intellectual Property Laws. He is a prolific writer who has contributed around 35 book chapters and 50 peer-reviewed articles in national and international journals. He has published eight books—Intellectual Property Laws in India, WTO Agreement on Anti-dumping: A GATT/WTO and Indian Jurisprudence, Company Directors: Fiduciary Duties and Liabilities, Interface between Intellectual Property and Competition Law and Submarine Cables and Protection and Regulations as author and The World Trade Organization and India: A Critical Study of Its First Decade, Genetically Modified Organisms: Emerging Law and Policy in India and Intellectual Property Jurisprudence as editor. He has registered six Geographical Indications from Odisha, including the famous Sambalpur Bandha Saree and Fabrics, and 60 registrations under Part-B as well.
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- Year of Publication: 2021
- ISBN: 9789391340582
Every geographical indication (GI) is a country’s pride. It showcases the name, fame and the geographical region’s reputation and link with the product, for example, Darjeeling tea. The specific skills of artisans, climatic conditions and raw materials add to the product’s quality. While a trademark identifies a particular company product, a GI identifies a product originating from a specific region. The authenticity of the product is assured by registering it with the Geographical Indication Registry, Chennai. These local products require global promotion which in turn will boost the rural economy. India has registered more than 370 GIs since enacting the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999. A Handbook on Geographical Indications in India is an inquiry into the nation’s registered GIs, providing their basic descriptions, and information on their uniqueness and protection as an intellectual property right. The book also explains the registration procedure, application process, statewise registrations, list of Part-A and Part-B registrations, along with the world scenario and international agreements on GIs. It is intended for non-experts, all who seek basic information on India’s GIs, and is meant to be used as a ready reference.
Dr. Raju K. D. is a Professor of Law at the Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property Law, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur. He is a science graduate with a master’s in Mercantile Law, M.Phil. in International Law and Ph.D. in International Trade Law from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. Dr. Raju was awarded the Fulbright Scholarship by the United States Education Foundation in India for completing his doctoral studies at the University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign. He received the Microsoft Outstanding Young Faculty Award in 2011 for research on IP and Competition Law, published as a book in 2015. Dr. Raju’s areas of interest and expertise include International Law, WTO, Trade and Economic Law, and Intellectual Property Laws. He is a prolific writer who has contributed around 35 book chapters and 50 peer-reviewed articles in national and international journals. He has published eight books—Intellectual Property Laws in India, WTO Agreement on Anti-dumping: A GATT/WTO and Indian Jurisprudence, Company Directors: Fiduciary Duties and Liabilities, Interface between Intellectual Property and Competition Law and Submarine Cables and Protection and Regulations as author and The World Trade Organization and India: A Critical Study of Its First Decade, Genetically Modified Organisms: Emerging Law and Policy in India and Intellectual Property Jurisprudence as editor. He has registered six Geographical Indications from Odisha, including the famous Sambalpur Bandha Saree and Fabrics, and 60 registrations under Part-B as well.
Thomson Reuters is one of the world’s most trusted providers of answers, helping professionals make confident decisions and run better businesses. Thomson Reuters, India, Legal is a part of this group and publishes legal content covering a spectrum of topics by leading experts and professionals in this domain. Newgen, a contracting affiliate of Thomson Reuters, India, Legal produces and promotes these publications on their behalf across South East Asia.
