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How Does GI Protection Work Under Intellectual Property Law?

> One line summary: Geographical Indication (GI) protection prevents unauthorised use of a product's name linked to its specific origin, quality, or reputation, governed by the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999.

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