India enacted the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 in order to comply with the obligations to
Detailed Explanation:
Answer: Option 4 — WTO
India enacted the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 to comply with its obligations under the TRIPS (Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights) Agreement of the WTO. TRIPS mandates all WTO member countries to provide legal protection for Geographical Indications, which identify products originating from specific geographical locations whose qualities or reputation are essentially attributable to that origin.
📝 Short Notes: Geographical Indications in India
- GI Act, 1999: Enacted to comply with TRIPS Agreement (Articles 22-24) under WTO framework
- Definition: GI identifies goods as originating from a specific territory where quality, reputation, or other characteristics are essentially attributable to geographical origin
- Duration: GI registration is valid for 10 years and can be renewed indefinitely
- Examples: Darjeeling Tea (first Indian GI), Basmati Rice, Kanchipuram Silk, Tirupati Laddu, Kashmir Pashmina
- Authority: Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) administers GI registration
- Benefits: Legal protection against unauthorized use, promotes rural and agricultural development, preserves traditional knowledge
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Which of the following has/have been accorded “Geographical Indication” s...