How a Geographical Indication is different from Trade Mark?
CS Executive · Economic, Commercial and Intellectual Property Laws · PYQS · June 2024
How a Geographical Indication is different from Trade Mark?
Answer & Explanation:
Different between Geographical Indication and trade mark are as follow: A trade mark is a sign which is used in the course of trade and it distinguishes goods or services of one enterprise from those of other enterprises. Whereas a geographical indication is an indication used to identify goods having special characteristics originating from a definite geographical territory.
Topics: Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999, Trademarks Act, 1999
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