The Manual of Geographical Indications Practice and Procedure has been published on 27th July 2011 by the Office of Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks. All the relevant information has been discussed in the manual including the evolution of GI (Geographic Indications), the Geographical Indications of Goods ( Registration and Protection) Act 1999, Filing of GI applications, Examination, Opposition, Authorized User Registration etc. Readers can access the manual here.
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