Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999

The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 (Act 48 of 1999) provides the legal framework for the registration, protection, and enforcement of geographical indications in India. The Act safeguards products whose quality, reputation, or characteristics are essentially attributable to their geographical origin. This 2026 edition incorporates amendments introduced by the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023 and includes the latest rules governing registration procedures, appeals, inquiries, and fee structures. Published as a Bare Act with Comments, the book serves as a comprehensive legal resource for understanding the protection of geographical indications, intellectual property rights, registration processes, and dispute resolution mechanisms under Indian law.

Key Features

• Complete text of The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 (Act 48 of 1999)
• Updated with amendments under the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023
• Includes The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Rules, 2002 as amended by G.S.R. 812(E), dated 3-11-2025 (w.e.f. 3-11-2025)
• Covers The Geographical Indications of Goods (Forms and Making of Appeal and Fees Therefor) Rules, 2013
• Includes The Geographical Indications of Goods (Holding Inquiry and Appeal) Rules, 2024
• Features a Registration Process Flow Chart for procedural understanding
• Contains Landmark Judgments relevant to geographical indication law
• Provides a consolidated reference on registration, protection, appeals, and enforcement
• Published as a Bare Act with Comments
• Updated 2026 edition for legal, academic, and professional use