A Review on Protection of Geographical Indications

Abstract

All of these innovations fall under the purview of intellectual property as they are primarily the product of human brain. Geographical indications are among these attributes.  Some products have special qualities that come from the place where they are made, like reputations and quality. Therefore, as the name implies, a geographical indicator (GI) is a designation of a geographic area that has a unique flavor or character that can be traced back to its source.  The rural economy may benefit from both the short-term financial gain and the long-term advantages that come with GI products' increased market share and attention. GI produces a number of ancillary industries, including gastronomy, traveling, and expanding a brand. Therefore, there is a need to understand and appreciate the GI tags and the relating legal protection. Parallely, there is also the need to propagate the awareness relating to GI and the relevant regional protection.