Legal Regulation of Geographical Indications in India

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In connection with the appearance of geographical indications in the Russian Federation, it becomes necessary to study the legal regulation of this means of individualization in other jurisdictions. This article deals with the regulation of geographical indications in India, as one of the first countries in Asia to introduce geographical indications. The article reveals the features of the legal regulation of geographical indications in India. The main features and procedure for registration of geographical indications in India are investigated. The article highlights the key decisions of Indian judicial practice related to geographical indications.

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Petr D. Sedov

Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation

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Email: PeterVsSedov@yandex.ru

post-graduate

Russian Federation, Moscow

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