The Hungarian geographic name receives legal protection across the bloc after the opposition period closed without a challenge.

Extreme weather is testing long-standing appellation rules on allowed grape varieties, vineyard locations, and more, intensifying the debate over the future relevance of geographical indications…

After a six-year campaign, the new Geographical Indication places the fast-growing sector on the same formal footing as categories from Scotland, Wales and Ireland.

Greece's famous, unique and commercially protected white cheese, the Feta, is under attack. The US has asked the European Union to scrap "the

Kai Chutney from Odisha is one of the latest food items to receive the Geographical Indications (GI) tag in India. As GI-tagged foods appear in news headlines and on supermarket shelves, Ranjana Sunda...

Key Highlights * Geographical Indication (GI) tags safeguard the authenticity and cultural identity of handloom textiles. * GI status provides legal protection against imitation, fraud, and unauthorized use of a product’s name. * Artisans benefit from a stronger market identity and higher value for their traditional crafts. * Iconic saree styles such as Banarasi, Kanjeevaram, Patola, and Pochampally have received GI recognition. * GI and handloom are distinct concepts; not every handloom product carries a GI tag, nor does every GI product have to be handloom. Detailed Insights Geographical Indication is a form of intellectual property that links a product’s name, reputation, and quality to a specific geographic region. In India, the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999, governs the registration process. For handloom textiles, the criteria include traditional weaving techniques, region‑specific designs and motifs, the materials and fibers used, the dyeing and production processes, and the overall reputation of the area. By registering a GI, a community can protect its identity, prevent misuse of its name, and ensure that consumers can distinguish genuine products from look‑alikes. The legal framework allows artisans to challenge infringements and to market their goods with a guaranteed authenticity label. Moreover, GI status helps preserve traditional skills by encouraging continued practice and by providing a market incentive for younger generations. Examples of GI‑tagged handloom sarees illustrate the diversity of India’s textile heritage: Banarasi sarees from Varanasi, Kanjeevaram silk from Kanchipuram, Chanderi from Madhya Pradesh, Pochampally Ikat from Telangana, Sambalpuri from Odisha, Paithani from Maharashtra, Patola from Gujarat, Mysore silk from Karnataka, Ilkal from Karnataka, Kota Doria from Rajasthan, and Bengal cotton and Tant from West Bengal. It is important to note that a GI tag is not synonymous with handloom certification. While a GI protects the geographic name and associated qualities, handloom certification focuses on production methods and marketing standards. Consequently, a product may be handloomed without a GI tag, and a GI‑tagged product may be produced by other means. Key Concepts * Geographical Indication (GI) – A legal marker that associates a product’s name and reputation with a specific region. * Intellectual Property – Rights that protect creations of the mind, including trademarks, patents, and geographical indications. * Traditional Knowledge – Cultural practices, skills, and designs passed down through generations within a community. * Authenticity – The assurance that a product genuinely originates from the claimed region and follows traditional methods. * Cultural Heritage – The collective legacy of a community’s customs, arts, and crafts that are preserved for future generations.

After a six-year campaign, the new Geographical Indication places the fast-growing sector on the same formal footing as categories from Scotland, Wales and Ireland.

The notice opens a public review that could reshape labeling and marketing rules for wine or spirit producers across the bloc.

The notice opens a public review that could reshape labeling and marketing rules for wine or spirit producers across the bloc.

New ruling allows wines with 6% alcohol to carry geographical indicators, responding to consumer demand for variety and quality

Kolhapuri chappals show how shared cultural heritage becomes nationally claimed and commercially recognised through legal and institutional power rather than

Kolhapuri chappals show how shared cultural heritage becomes nationally claimed and commercially recognised through legal and institutional power rather than

New Delhi, Jan 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a thrust to the intellectual property rights (IPR) ecosystem in the country, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, has set a target of 10,000 Geographical Indication (GI) tags by 2030. The target will be achieved through a whole of government approach, and the government will constitute a committee to oversee the progress, said the minister.

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From 1 December 2025, Europe\'s glassblowers, potters, cutlers, jewellers and other makers will be able to register their product names under the EU\'s new geographical indication (GI) scheme for craf...

Prada Acknowledges Kolhapuri Roots Of Its Sandals.