Question

Geographical indication tag (GI tag) in India was enacted during the year?

• A. 1990
• B. 1993
• C. 1996
• D. 1999

Hint:

The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, which provides the legal basis for GI tags in India, was enacted by the Indian Parliament in 1999. It came into force later, in 2003.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Geographical Indications (GIs) are a form of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) that identify a good as originating in a specific geographical region, where a given quality, reputation, or other characteristic of the good is essentially attributable to its geographical origin. In India, the legal framework for GIs is provided by the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999. This Act was passed by the Parliament of India to comply with India's obligations under the WTO's Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS). The Act came into force on September 15, 2003. However, it was enacted (passed by Parliament) in the year 1999. Therefore, the correct year of enactment is 1999. 1999