An Analysis of the Development of GI in India...

An Analysis of the Development of GI in India with Specific Reference to DPIIT’s Draft Guideline on Geographical Indications Logo and Tagline

Author Name : Sowmiya M

ABSTRACT Geographical Indications (GIs) play a crucial role in protecting products with unique qualities tied to their geographical origin, offering economic benefits to producers and preserving cultural heritage. While India possesses a rich diversity of such products, the effective implementation and enforcement of GI protection have faced numerous challenges. This paper analyzes the development of the GI system in India, with a specific focus on the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade’s (DPIIT) draft guideline on a common GI logo and tagline. The paper examines the legal and procedural aspects of this guideline, assessing its potential to enhance GI promotion and market access. Through a critical analysis of the guideline’s provisions, its relationship with the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999, and relevant case studies (including the Rasogolla, Scotch Whisky, Kolhapuri Chappal,