Geographical Indications
EVOLUTION OF GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS WORLD WIDE
Subject: Intellectual Property Law and Management
MBLA 303
Submitted to: Ms. Barkha Bhalla
Submitted by: Ms. Mansi Bahal
2nd Year- 3rd Semester
Roll no. 06
NALSAR University of Law,
Justice City, Shameerpet,
R.R. District -500078. Table of Contents
Introduction3
Overview3
Research Objectives5
Research Methodology…………………………………….………………………………5 Limitations of the Research……………………..…………………………………………5
Evolution & Concept of Geographical Indications6
Evolution of Geographical Indication6
Concept of Geographical Indication6 Historical Development of Geographical Indication in World…………...…………………7 The Geographical Indication of Goods (Registration & Protection) Act, 1999……………..9 Registration of Geographical Indications in India………………………………………..10 Need for Registration………………………………………………………………………10 Procedure for Registration………………………………………………………………….10 Authorized users of Geographical Indications……………………………………………..13 Restrictions in Registration………………………………………………………………...13
Infringement & Enforcement Remedies available under the Act………………….……15 Circumstances under which infringement of the right occurs…………….……………….15 Remedies against Infringement……………………………………………………………15
International Case Studies Tequila of Mexico…………………………………………………………………………20 Argan Oil of Morocco……………………………………………………………………..21
Indian Case Studies…………………………………………………………………………24 Darjeeling Tea……………………………………………………………………………..24 Hyderabadi Biryani………………………………………………………………………..26
Conclusion………………………………...…………………………………………………29
Bibliography…………………………..…………………………………………………….31
Chapter 1
Introduction
1.1 Overview
With Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) increasingly influencing trades both at the national and international level; harnessing trade benefits depends on the degree of protection
Subject: Intellectual Property Law and Management
MBLA 303
Submitted to: Ms. Barkha Bhalla
Submitted by: Ms. Mansi Bahal
2nd Year- 3rd Semester
Roll no. 06
NALSAR University of Law,
Justice City, Shameerpet,
R.R. District -500078. Table of Contents
Introduction3
Overview3
Research Objectives5
Research Methodology…………………………………….………………………………5 Limitations of the Research……………………..…………………………………………5
Evolution & Concept of Geographical Indications6
Evolution of Geographical Indication6
Concept of Geographical Indication6 Historical Development of Geographical Indication in World…………...…………………7 The Geographical Indication of Goods (Registration & Protection) Act, 1999……………..9 Registration of Geographical Indications in India………………………………………..10 Need for Registration………………………………………………………………………10 Procedure for Registration………………………………………………………………….10 Authorized users of Geographical Indications……………………………………………..13 Restrictions in Registration………………………………………………………………...13
Infringement & Enforcement Remedies available under the Act………………….……15 Circumstances under which infringement of the right occurs…………….……………….15 Remedies against Infringement……………………………………………………………15
International Case Studies Tequila of Mexico…………………………………………………………………………20 Argan Oil of Morocco……………………………………………………………………..21
Indian Case Studies…………………………………………………………………………24 Darjeeling Tea……………………………………………………………………………..24 Hyderabadi Biryani………………………………………………………………………..26
Conclusion………………………………...…………………………………………………29
Bibliography…………………………..…………………………………………………….31
Chapter 1
Introduction
1.1 Overview
With Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) increasingly influencing trades both at the national and international level; harnessing trade benefits depends on the degree of protection
Bibliography: STATUTES * The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999. [ 2 ]. http://www.wipo.int/geo_indications/en/about.html website accessed on 12th December, 2012. [ 3 ]. “Manual of Geographical Indications: Practice and Procedure” Version 01.11, modified on July 26, 2011. [ 7 ]. “Manual of Geographical Indications: Practice and Procedure” Version 01.11, modified on July 26, 2011.