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Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 (Act No. 48 of 1999).

Country/Territory
India
Document type
Legislation
Date
1999
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the registration and better protection of geographical indications relating to goods.
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Food & nutrition, General
Keyword
Framework law Agricultural commodities Food quality control/food safety Traceability/product tracing Registration Offences/penalties Certification
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

The Act provides for the registration of and better protection of geographical indications, confers certain rights on the registered proprietors and provides for remedies against infringement of such rights by third parties.

Full text
English
Website
www.ipindia.nic.in

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Rules, 2002.

Legislation | India | 2002

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Traceability/product tracing, Classification/declassification, Royalties/fees, Registration, Standards, Intellectual property rights/patents

Source: FAO, FAOLEX