Geographical Indication
Geographical Indications (GIs) occupy a unique and often underappreciated space in the intellectual property (IP) landscape. Unlike patents that reward inventors or trademarks that distinguish businesses, GIs are inherently collective rights tied to communities, cultures, and geographies. They protect products that draw their uniqueness from a specific region whether it is Darjeeling Tea, Banarasi Sarees, […]
Hemakshi Prabhu · 22 Sep 2025 · 7 minRead →
Geographical Indication
India’s rich cultural fabric is woven with countless threads of traditional and folk-art forms—Madhubani, Warli, Pattachitra, Kalamkari, Chikankari, Chhau masks, and countless others. These expressions are not merely aesthetic; they represent the collective identity, heritage, and spiritual beliefs of the communities that have nurtured them over generations. As global interest in Indian traditional art rises, […]
Hemakshi Prabhu · 7 Jul 2025 · 6 minRead →
Geographical Indication
In a fast-evolving marketplace like India, brand identity is one of a company’s most valuable assets. With increasing competition and a surge in digital commerce, trademarks have become critical for distinguishing goods and services. The Trade Marks Act, 1999 governs trademark law in India, offering both civil and criminal remedies against infringement. Recent years have […]
Hemakshi Prabhu · 12 Jun 2025 · 6 minRead →