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Geographical Indications
CULTURAL APPROPRIATION VERSUS CULTURAL APPRECIATION: THE CASE OF THE PRADA-KOLHAPURI CHAPPAL
INTRODUCTION In Kolhapur, sandal-making is an inherited craft that has been a part of the lives of the locals for generations. Many craftsmen here belong […]
Free Certificate Course on Basics of IPR | Dates: 30th August – 7th September 2025
About the course Intellectual property is the currency of the tech world. The pharmaceutical patent for Lipitor generated over $100 billion in revenue, the copyright […]
From Kolhapur to Milan: The Prada-Kolhapuri Controversy Through GI Lens
Introduction The age-old representation of history, culture, and craftsmanship, the iconic ‘Kolhapuri Chappal’ is now a global luxury. The luxury brand ‘PRADA’ showcased its men’s […]
Geographical Indications: A Catalyst for Artisan Empowerment in India
Introduction In thе еra of thе “World Tradе Organization (WTO)”, global compеtitivеnеss stands as a crucial factor influеncing a country’s tradе and еconomic prospеrity. Among […]
From Soil to Sip: How Geographical Indications Cultivate Local Economies, Nurture Rural Development, and Brew Tourism
Introduction The domain of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) assumes a paramount position in shaping the economic landscape of nations. Within this realm, Geographical Indications (GI) […]
Kashi’s most celebrated Tirangi Barfi to soon get a Geographical Indication tag
Introduction Intellectual property is a legal right that protects the invention of the human intellect. The goal of granting such a safeguard is to encourage […]
GI TAG GRANTED FOR MITHILA MAKHANA
INTRODUCTION A GI or Geographical Indication Tag, according to the World Intellectual Property Organization[i], is used for items that have a distinct geographical origin or […]
NAPA VALLEY: GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION (GI) TAG OF UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
The United States of America (USA), commonly known as the “United States (US)” or “America”, is a country situated in North America and shares its […]
SCOTCH WHISKY: GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION (GI) TAG OF UNITED KINGDOM
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the “United Kingdom (UK)” or “Britain”, is an island nation in northwestern Europe, […]
GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION (GI) TAGS OF PERU
Peru, officially known as the Republic of Peru, is a country in Western South America and is bordered by Ecuador and Colombia in the north; […]
GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION (GI) TAGS OF MAHARASHTRA
Maharashtra, a state situated in the western peninsular region of India occupying a substantial portion of the Deccan Plateau, is the second-most populous state and […]
GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION (GI) TAGS OF ITALY
Italy, officially known as the ‘Italian Republic’, is a country located in the center of the Mediterranean Sea, in Southern Europe, and is also often […]
GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION (GI) TAGS OF FRANCE
France, officially known as the “French Republic”, is a transcontinental country spanning Western Europe and several overseas regions and territories and is bordered by Belgium, […]
GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION (GI) TAGS OF IRELAND
Ireland, an island in the North Atlantic, is the second-largest island of the British Isles, the third-largest in Europe, and the twentieth-largest on the Earth. […]
GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION (GI) TAGS OF DADRA AND NAGAR HAVELI & DAMAN AND DIU
Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu is a Union Territory in Western India which was created through the merger of the former union […]
Linking GIs, SMEs and Sustainability
Introduction The link between Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) has been discussed multifarious times but hasn’t been implemented extensively in […]
GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION (GI) TAGS OF THAILAND
Thailand, formerly known as ‘Siam’ and officially known as the ‘Kingdom of Thailand’, is a country located in Southeast Asia and is bordered by Myanmar […]
NAGALAND’S ‘NAGA CUCUMBER’ GETS A GI TAG
Nagaland is now prized with a total of 4 Geographical Indication (GI) Tags, the latest being “Naga Cucumber”. Naga Cucumber is an agricultural product whose […]
‘CHAMBA CHAPPAL’ AND ‘LAHAUL SOCKS AND GLOVES’ OF HIMACHAL PRADESH REGISTERED AS GI TAGS
In total, 11 Geographical Indication (GI) Tags have been granted to Himachal Pradesh, the latest being “Chamba Chappal” and Lahaul Socks and Gloves”. Chamba Chappal […]