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GI tag registration in India follows a 7-stage legal process governed by the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999. The process starts with filing Form GI-1, passes through examination and public opposition, and ends with a certificate of registration issued by the Geographical Indications Registry in Chennai. The full process typically takes […]

A GI Tag (Geographical Indication Tag) is an intellectual property right that certifies a product originates from a specific geographical region and possesses qualities, reputation, or characteristics linked to that origin. The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 governs GI protection in India. Over 650 products across 6 categories – agriculture, handicraft, textile, foodstuff, […]