{"id":38240,"date":"2018-12-06T18:04:14","date_gmt":"2018-12-06T12:34:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/?p=38240"},"modified":"2018-12-06T18:09:11","modified_gmt":"2018-12-06T12:39:11","slug":"potential-of-gis-is-waiting-to-be-tapped","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/potential-of-gis-is-waiting-to-be-tapped\/","title":{"rendered":"Potential of GIs is waiting to be tapped"},"content":{"rendered":"

Potential of GIs is waiting to be tapped<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Article: <\/strong><\/p>\n

What is a Geographical Indication(GI)?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. A GI is a sign used on products that have a specific geographical origin and possess qualities or a reputation that are due to that origin.<\/li>\n
  2. It works as an intellectual property right in law, wherein a product belongs exclusively to a particular territory<\/li>\n
  3. In India, Geographical Indication of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 prescribes uniform standards for the protection of geographical indication and govern GI registrations of goods<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Difference between GI and other Intellectual Property Rights<\/strong><\/p>\n

    [table id=73 \/]<\/p>\n

    Significance of GIs<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    1. GI tag provides recognition and protection of economic livelihoods to communities who depend entirely on the market success of their indigenous products.<\/li>\n
    2. It acts as a marker of authenticity and safeguards the interests and efforts of\u00a0the communities<\/li>\n
    3. Boost sales and exports, as the geographical limitation on production and official recognition of historical and cultural significance increase demand and create a legacy.<\/li>\n
    4. Help promote tourism and rural development and address poverty issues<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Why has the potential of GI not yet realised in India?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      1. Filing a GI application remains a cumbersome process as result of which only about 320 products have been registered with GI registry<\/li>\n
      2. There has been overemphasis on GI registration. Post registration activities in terms of utilising the GI certification as a marketing\/branding tool to benefit the producers has not been taken up properly<\/li>\n
      3. There is lack of awareness about GI tags among all stakeholder- Producers, trade facilitators, consumers<\/li>\n
      4. According to the law, any one who \u2018deals\u2019\/ \u2018exploits\u2019 the GI product is a producer and thus could include a wide range of stakeholders including a trade facilitator, online marketer etc. This ambiguity in law often leads to infringement of GI<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Government\u2019s Move to raise awareness- Introduction of GI Logo<\/strong><\/p>\n

        The GoI launched a GI Logo and Tagline in 2018 to promote awareness and outreach on GIs. GI logo can be used to identify all registered GIs irrespective of the categories<\/p>\n

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        Way Forward:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        1. There is a need to widely popularize the GI logo so that consumers associate the GI logo with the uniqueness and authenticity of GI products<\/li>\n
        2. The use of common GI logo should be made be inclusive of all the stake holders in the value chain<\/li>\n
        3. In addition to producer organizations, other stakeholders like traders, processors, packagers etc. of a particular GI product should be organised into associations. These stakeholders should use the logo in all their transactions to promote the sale of genuine GI products<\/li>\n
        4. Signboards with GI logos should be put up on the national highways or major bus\/railway stations\/airports about the GI Production centres in that region and information about the sales points where the products may be procured.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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