GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS OF INDIA
The Geographical Indications Registry is set up for
administration of the Geographical Indications of Goods
(Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 with the object to
provide registration and better protection of geographical
indications relating to goods. The GI Registry is situated at
Chennai.
A total of 326 Geographical Indications
(GIs) have been registered since 15th September 2003, including
29 logos and 14 Foreign GI's.
The Registry has
been organizing Awareness programmes throughout India to promote
Indian GIs. The sectors being focused are; tea, coffee, spices,
agriculture & horticulture products, handloom products,
handicrafts, textiles, processed food items, dairy products,
natural goods, spirits and wines.
| Goods | India GI's | Foreign GI's |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural | 92 | 0 |
| Food Stuff | 11 | 4 |
| Manufactured | 10 | 9 |
| Handicraft | 100 | 0 |
| Textile | 98 | 1 |
| Natural goods | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 312 | 14 |
| Logo Applications | 29 | 0 |