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What is the main purpose of the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 in India?
What is the main purpose of the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 in India?
- To facilitate the easy assignment and transfer of geographical indications.
- To abolish the concept of geographical indications for goods.
- To promote fair competition among producers of goods with specific geographical origins. (correct)
- To encourage global trade of goods without restrictions.
Why can Geographical Indications (GI) not be assigned, transmitted, licensed, pledged, or mortgaged?
Why can Geographical Indications (GI) not be assigned, transmitted, licensed, pledged, or mortgaged?
- To simplify the registration process for producers.
- Because they are public property belonging to the concerned goods' consumers.
- To ensure that the qualities and reputation of the goods remain associated with their specific place of origin. (correct)
- Because it is illegal to do so under the GI Act of 1999.
What does a geographical indication (GI) indicate about a product?
What does a geographical indication (GI) indicate about a product?
- The product is produced within a specific country's borders.
- The quality and reputation of the product are regulated by the government.
- The product is free from unfair competition laws.
- The product possesses characteristics essentially linked to its place of origin. (correct)
Which of the following is NOT an example of a product with a geographical indication discussed in the text?
Which of the following is NOT an example of a product with a geographical indication discussed in the text?
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What does the Geographical Indications Act aim to prevent?
What does the Geographical Indications Act aim to prevent?
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