India\u2019s Geographical Indications (GI) Registration Act of 1999 was a milestone initiative to preserve and promote unique cultural, agricultural, and artisanal products from different regions. Over the past decades, the Act has been instrumental in granting legal protection to various items, from Darjeeling tea to Pashmina shawls, by registering them under GI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So far, in 2024, 643 products across different categories, including handicrafts, agricultural products, food items, and manufactured goods, have been successfully registered under the GI structure. However, despite this considerable achievement, the total number of GI registrations is significantly lower. Various countries like China and several nations in the European Union have taken giant leaps in this area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Have you ever thought about the probable reasons for the tremendous strides other nations have taken over India in the GI registration framework? Let us decipher the answers to such questions through this post on the necessary aspect of the post-registration framework, mainly focusing on the concept of authorized users (AUs). Let us also delve into how India can boost its post-registration strategy to leverage the benefits of GI registration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n