A Tool of Differentiation: Geographical Indication
Geographical indication as the name suggests, is an indication, whether in the form of name or sign, used on goods that have a specific geographical origin and possess qualities that are due to the place of origin. Geographical indication establishes the authenticity of goods and refrain it from being misused by dishonest commercial operators. GI is an aspect of Industrial property which refer to indicating geographical origin referring to a place or a country situated therein as being the place or country of origin of that particular product. It establishes a differentiation among various products, having similar qualities in order to protect the sincerity of the place of origin of that product, and because of which the place is known in the world.
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