Tamil Nadu to roll out Intellectual Property Rights policy with focus on GI products
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Why in news
Tamil Nadu is finalizing a new Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) policy to enhance the protection and commercialization of Geographical Indications (GI) products.
Background
Tamil Nadu has secured GI tags for approximately 69 products to date. In the last financial year, the state filed 43 new GI registration applications with support from NABARD worth ₹10.38 crore.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyNABARD: National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development, provides credit and development support to rural areas.
- S&TGeographical Indication (GI): A sign used on products that have a specific geographical origin and possess qualities or reputation due to that origin.
- FactTamil Nadu filed 43 GI registration applications in the last financial year.
- BodyController General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks: The authority responsible for the registration of IPR in India.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how the protection of Geographical Indications (GI) can contribute to the promotion of rural livelihoods and the preservation of traditional crafts in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Market exclusivity: Balancing the protection of traditional knowledge with the need for fair competition in global markets.
- Institutional bottleneck: Complexity in the registration process and lack of awareness among rural artisans regarding IPR rights.
- Commercialization gap: Difficulty in establishing global supply chains and branding for small-scale GI-certified producers.
Keywords: Intellectual Property Rights · Geographical Indications · Commercialization · Rural Livelihoods · Traditional Knowledge
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