Updates on Crafts, Art, Culture & Agriculture,#Geographicalindications #TraditionalKnowledge

O n 28th August 2020, Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Amendment rules, 2020 have been notified by the Ministry of Commerce and Industries. As per the amended rules: application for the authorized user registration under a registered Geographical Indications can be” made by the Producer in Form GI-3”, which shall be accompanied by the statement of the case to establish how the applicant claims to be the producer of that partic ular registered Geographical Indications. Whereas previous rule states that “Application for the Authorized user “shall be made jointly by the registered proprietor and the proposed authorized user in Form GI-3”. Impact of the Amended Rules: With this New Amendment to Rule 56 of Geographical Indications, we can expect an increase in the authorized user registrations for Geographical Indications, and Time also will be saved by the Authorized users as previously they need to wait for No objections from the Registered Proprietor to rec...

Three New Hanidcrafts and One textile Goods Secured Geographical Indicaions (GI)tag in India. Sohrai Painting from the state of Jharkhand,  Puttapaka Telia Rumal from the state of Telangana,  Tanjavur Pith works from the state of Tamilnadu,  Arumbavur Wood Carvings from the state of Tamilnadu.  Above are the four new registered Geographical Indications (GIs) of India, with this four New GIs total number of Registered Geographical Indications in India Raised to 370.  

Geographical Indications (GIs) Products Count raised to 353 in India. Four New products secured GI tag Status; Two textile products from Mizoram, One agricultural Product from Kerala and one Food Stuff from Tamilnadu State. Following are the New Geographical Indication Products :  350th GI product of India  : Palani Panchamirtham 351st  GI product  of India : Tawlhlohpum (Textile ) 352nd GI product of India  :  Mizo Puanchei (Textile) 353rd GI product of India :   Tirur Betel Leaf .     1.   Palani Panchamirtham :  Goods Category  : Food Stuff  Geographical Area :   Tamilnadu Applicant :    ARULMIGU DHANDAYUTHAPANI SWAMY THIRUKKOIL Uniqueness :   Palani Panchamirtham has got its own unique identity. The consistency taste and flavor are typical characteristics of palani Abisega panchamirtham prepared by the Temple Administration. 2. Tawlhlo...