Geographical Indications
Geographical Indications (GI) Registration Services
At SKAV LAWIANS LLP, we help producers, communities, businesses, and cooperatives secure Geographical Indications (GI) for their products. If your product’s reputation, quality, or unique traits come from its specific region, GI registration keeps it safe from copycats and boosts its value in the market.
Our team of intellectual property experts walks you through the GI registration process step by step. We make sure your product gets the legal protection it deserves under Indian law and help you highlight both its commercial and cultural significance.
A GI is basically a tag for products that owe their special qualities and reputation to where they come from. Think Darjeeling Tea, Alphonso Mango, Kanchipuram Silk, or Mysore Sandalwood—these products are known for a reason, and it all comes down to their roots.
Once registered, you get exclusive rights to use the GI for your authorized products. It keeps others from misusing the name or trying to imitate your goods.
In India, the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999, covers GI protection, and the Geographical Indications Registry handles the process.
Our Geographical Indications Services
GI Identification & Advisory
We help you figure out if your product qualifies for GI protection and walk you through the benefits, rules, and requirements.
Documentation & Filing
Our team gets all the paperwork in order—application forms, product details, proof of origin, and evidence of what makes your product stand out. Then we file it with the Registry.
Examination & Registration Support
If there are objections or questions during the process, we handle them for you and keep things moving until your registration goes through.
Enforcement & Legal Protection
We help you fight back against unauthorized use or misrepresentation of your GI. If there’s a dispute, we’re on your side for legal enforcement and resolution.
International GI Strategy
If you want to take your GI global, we offer advice on protecting and promoting your product in line with the TRIPS agreement and foreign laws.
Why GI Registration Matters
- You get exclusive rights to your GI name
- It stops imitators and misuse
- Your product’s market value and consumer trust grow
- It celebrates and preserves local culture and identity
- It encourages entrepreneurship and regional economic growth
- You open doors to new markets, including exports
Who Benefits from GI Registration?
Farmer cooperatives and producer groups, MSMEs and small businesses, artisans and craftsmen, food and agricultural producers, textile and handicraft makers, and regional trade associations and societies.
Why Work with SKAV LAWIANS LLP?
We’re an experienced Indian law firm with deep roots in intellectual property. Our team knows GIs inside out and handles everything from application to enforcement. We treat your product information with care and confidentiality, and we offer honest, strategic advice to maximize both commercial and cultural value. Plus, we provide a full suite of IP services—patents, trademarks, copyrights, designs, and GI registration—all under one roof.
Our Commitment
At SKAV LAWIANS LLP, we get how important Geographical Indications are—not just as legal tools, but as symbols of culture and economic strength. Our goal is to help you safeguard your product’s authenticity and heritage, and to unlock new opportunities for growth and recognition.
We’re here as your legal partners, making sure your regional products stay protected, stay valuable, and earn the recognition they deserve—both at home and around the world.