“Lucknow Zardozi” gets GI (Geographical Indication) registration

“Lucknow Zardozi” gets GI (Geographical Indication) registration

• The Geographical Indication Registry (GIR) has accorded theGeographical Indication (GI) registration to the Lucknow Zardozi – the world renowned textile embroidery.
• Registered under the brand of‘Lucknow Zardozi’, the registration has been secured by Kalatmak Handicrafts Self Help Group Foundation, Lucknow.
• The Zardozi products manufactured in areas in Lucknow and six surrounding districts of Barabanki, Unnao, Sitapur, Rae Bareli, Hardoi and Amethi have now become a BRAND and will carry a registered logo to confirm their authenticity. 
• Lucknow now has the distinction of 3 GI brands viz. “Chikankari“, “Zardozi” and “Dussehri mango“.

Geographical Indications Registry

• Geographical Indications Registry is responsible for the administration of laws relating to Geographical Indication of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999.
• Geographical Indications of Goods are defined as that aspect of industrial property which refer to the geographical indication referring to a country or to a place situated therein as being the country or place of origin of that product. Typically, such a name conveys an assurance of quality and distinctiveness which is essentially attributable to the fact of its origin in that defined geographical locality, region or country.
• Under Articles 1 (2) and 10 of the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property, geographical indications are covered as an element of IPRs.
• They are also covered under Articles 22 to 24 of the Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) Agreement, which was part of the Agreements concluding the Uruguay Round of GATT negotiations.
• India, as a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO), enacted the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration & Protection)Act, 1999 has come into force with effect from 15th September 2003.

What is a Geographical Indication?

• It is an indication
• It originates from a definite geographical territory.
• It is used to identify agricultural, natural or manufactured goods
• The manufactured goods should be produced or processed or prepared in that territory.
• It should have a special quality or reputation or other characteristics

Jurisdiction:
A Geographical Indications Registry with all India jurisdiction operates in Chennai, as per the Geographical Indication of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act 1999.

Benefits of Geographical Indication

• It confers legal protection to Geographical Indications in India
• Prevents unauthorised use of a Registered Geographical Indication by others
• It provides legal protection to Indian Geographical Indications which in turn boost exports.
• It promotes economic prosperity of producers of goods produced in a geographical territory.

Who can apply
Any association of persons, producers, organisation or authority established by or under the law can apply:
The applicant must represent the interest of the producers
The application should be in writing in the prescribed form
The application should be addressed to the Registrar of Geographical Indications alongwith prescribed fee.

Registered proprietor
Any association of persons, producers, organisation or authority established by or under the law can be a registered proprietor.
Their name should be entered in the Register of Geographical Indication as registered proprietor for the Geographical Indication applied for.

Authorised user
A producer of goods can apply for registration as an authorised user
It must be in respect of a registered geographical indication
He should apply in writing in the prescribed form along with prescribed fee
An authorised user has the exclusive rights to the use of geographical indication in relation to goods in respect of which it is registered

How long the registration of Geographical Indication is valid?

• The registration of a geographical indication is valid for a period of 10 years
• It can be renewed from time to time for further period of 10 years each.
• If a registered geographical indication is not renewed it is liable to be removed from the register.

Infringement of the registered Geographical IndicationIn following conditions, the GI is deemed to be infringed:
When an unauthorised user uses a geographical indication that indicates or suggests that such goods originate in a geographical area other than the true place of origin of such goods in a manner which mislead the public as to the geographical origin of such goods.
When the use of geographical indication result in an unfair competition including passing off in respect of registered geographical indication.
When the use of another geographical indication results in false representation to the public that goods originate in a territory in respect of which a registered geographical indication relates.

How a geographical indication is different from a trade mark?
A trade mark is a sign which is used in the course of trade and it distinguishes goods or services of one enterprise from those of other enterprises. Whereas a geographical indication is an indication used to identify goods having special characteristics originating from a definite geographical territory.

Some products with GI Tag (List includes products from 2003-2008)

Tea:
Darjeeling Tea (Name and Logo).
Kangra Tea – Himachal Pradesh
Assam Tea (Application of Assam Tea under process (November 2009)

Agricultural Products:
Navara Rice:Kerala
Palakkadan Matta Rice:Kerala
Malabar Pepper :Kerala
Alleppey Green Cardamom:Kerala
Coorg Green Cardamom:Karnataka
Allahabad Surkha – Uttar Pradesh (Guava)

Coffee:
Monsooned Malabar Arabica Coffee:Karnataka
Monsooned Malabar Robusta Coffee:Karnataka

Coir Products:
Alleppy Coir : Kerala

Leather :
E I Leather : Tamilnadu

Embroidary:
Kasuti Embroidery : Karnataka

Essential Oils:
Mysore Sandalwood Oil : Karnataka

Handicrafts:
Aranmula Kannadi : Kerala
Bidriware : Karnataka
Channapatna Toys & Dolls : Karnataka
Mysore Rosewood Inlay : Karnataka
Kondapalli Bommallu : Andhra Pradesh
Silver Filigree of Karimnagar : Andhra Pradesh
Temple Jewellery of Nagercoil : Tamil Nadu
Thanjavur Art Plate : Tamil Nadu
Applique – Khatwa Patch Work of Bihar : Bihar
Sujini Embroidery Work of Bihar : Bihar
Sikki Grass Work of Bihar : Bihar
Ganjifa cards of Mysore (Karnataka) : Karnataka
Karnataka Bronze Ware : Karnataka

Horticulture:
Mysore Jasmine : Karnataka
Udupi Jasmine : Karnataka
Hadagali Jasmine : Karnataka
Coorg Orange : Karnataka
Mysore Betel leaf : Karnataka
Nanjanagud Banana : Karnataka

Incense Sticks:
Mysore Agarbathi

Paintings:
Mysore Traditional Paintings : Karnataka
Madhubani Paintings : Bihar
Thanjavur Paintings : Tamil Nadu

Soap :
Mysore Sandal Soap – Karnataka

Textiles & Textile Goods:
Pochampalli Ikat : Andhra Pradesh
Salem Fabric : Tamil Nadu
Chanderi Fabric : Madhya Pradesh
Solapur Chaddar : Maharashtra
Solapur Terry Towel : Maharashtra
Kotpad Handloom fabric : Orrissa
Mysore Silk : Karnataka
Kota Doria : Rajasthan
Kancheepuram Silk : Tamil Nadu
Kullu Shawl : Himachal Pradesh
Madurai Sungudi : Tamil Nadu
Orissa Ikat : Orissa
Srikalahasthi Kalamkari : Andhra Pradesh
Muga Silk : Assam
Ilkal Sarees : Karnataka
Nakshi Kantha : New Delhi
Navalgund Durries : Karnataka
Molakalmuru Sarees : Karnataka
Salem Silk : Tamil Nadu
Kovai Cora Cotton : Tamil Nadu
Arani Silk : Tamil Nadu
Bhavani Jamakkalam (carpet ) : Tamil Nadu

Wet Grinder:
Coimbatore Wet Grinder