What are Geographical Indications? Geographical indications (GIs) are place names used to identify products that come from these regions and protect the quality and reputation of a distinctive product originating in a certain region. GI tagging is attributed in such a manner that quality, reputation, and other salient features of the commodity are linked to […]
Read MoreThere is fabulous news for not just the Goans but all Indians as well. The famous Khola Chilli or Kholchi Mirchi that’s being grown on the hills of Khola village in Canacona taluka region of Goa has received the Geographical Indication tag from the Geographical Indications Registry. The prestigious GI certificate for this Chilli variety […]
Read MoreAlibaug, a coastal town in Raigad District of Maharashtra in India, is likely to soon get Geographical Indication (GI) tag for its white onion. On January 16, Alibaug Pandhara Kanda Utpadak Gat, i.e., Alibaug white onion producers group backed by the department of agriculture in Alibaug tehsil of Raigad district, applied for the GI tag […]
Read MoreResidents of Sambalpur, a city located in the western part of Odisha in India, have recently demanded Geographical Indication (GI) tag for a local sweet delicacy named Sarsatia. The locals said that Sarsatia is an excellent sweet prepared with distinctive ingredients like twigs of ginger, sugar, and rice powder, and has gained popularity both nationally […]
Read MoreWith the advent of the year 2020, there comes news that Japan is planning to strengthen Intellectual Property (IP) control over its premium products, like fruits and vegetables being sold overseas to prevent its high-end crops from being grown and then sold as the products of other countries. As per Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, […]
Read MoreThe Tea Board that had fought and lost the case over the Darjeeling logo in the Calcutta High Court (HC) early this year has recently appealed against the decision in the division bench of the Court for a judicial interpretation to comprehend the importance of the logo. Arun Kumar Ray, deputy chairman of the Tea […]
Read MoreIn today’s rapidly transforming digital world, mobile apps are continuously evolving. While being a friend that carries almost every work related to our day to day life, mobile apps are something that has made us go ‘on-the-fly.’ Be it emailing, transferring money, or shopping online, mobile applications appear as one of the best ways of […]
Read MoreYour website content, especially when it impacts your revenue is a valuable thing that you must not want to lose in the hands of others. Hence, keeping it out of the reach of people who might desire to copy and redistribute it without your consent is crucial. Copyright Registration is one of the best sources […]
Read MoreA new Patent Application filed by Apple Inc. with the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) suggests that the company could use the logo on the backside of iPhones as a notification light in the future models. For now, Apple iPhones often light up the entire screen or vibrate or ring the alert sound whenever […]
Read MoreThe Delhi High Court (HC) recently has passed a slew of directions associated with the documents needed to be mandatorily filed along with a complaint in Trademark Infringement concerns. The specific order was passed by a Single Judge Bench of Justice Pratibha M Singh following a plea challenging an order of the Trial Court that […]
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