What is punishment for applying false Geographical Indications?
CS Executive · Economic, Commercial and Intellectual Property Laws · PYQS · June 2024
What is punishment for applying false Geographical Indications?
Answer & Explanation:
According to Section 39 of the Geographical Indication of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999, any person who apply false Geographical Indications shall, unless he proves that he acted, without intent to defraud, be punishable with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than six months but which may extend to three years and with fine which shall not be less than fifty thousand rupees but which may extend to two lakh rupees. It is also provided that the court may, for adequate and special reasons to be mentioned in the judgment, impose a sentence of imprisonment for a term of less than six months or a fine of less than fifty thousand rupees.
Topics: Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999
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