New Delhi, Nov 5 (PTI) Famous Banaganapalle mangoes ofAndhra Pradesh and Tulapanji rice of West Bengal are among theseven commodities that have been granted GeographicalIndications this fiscal year by the Indian patent office.
A Geographical Indication (GI) is primarily anagricultural, natural or a manufactured product (handicraftsand industrial goods) originating from a definite geographicalterritory.
Typically, such a name conveys an assurance of qualityand distinctiveness, which is essentially attributable to theplace of its origin.
Darjeeling Tea, Tirupathi Laddu, Kangra Paintings, NagpurOrange and Kashmir Pashmina are among the registered GIs inIndia.
The other five products which have received this tag thisyear include Pochampally Ikat of Telangana; Gobindobhog Riceof West Bengal; Durgi Stone Carvings and Etikoppaka Toys ofAndhra Pradesh; and Chakshesang Shawl of Nagaland, accordingto the Indian patent office website.
In 2016-17, as many as 33 items got GI registration.
Experts said that award of GI tag gives protection to theproducer of those genuine products, which commands premiumpricing in the markets both domestic and international.
"Once the GI protection is granted, no other producer canmisuse the name to market similar products. It also providescomfort to customers about the authenticity of that product,"National Intellectual Property Organisation (NIPO) President TC James said.
Such products also get premium pricing in the markets, headded.
The commerce and industry ministry has also launched acontest for designing a common logo and tagline forGeographical Indications to increase awareness aboutintellectual property rights. PTI RR CS MRSBT.
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