Geographical Indication (GI) Registration
Protect Your Origin, Multiply Your Value
Imagine a small village where a centuries-old recipe, a unique textile weave, or a mountain-grown spice is passed down through generations. That story — the soil, the craft, the people — is what makes a product priceless. Geographical Indication registration is the legal seal that protects that story, so the name of your product belongs only to those who create it the right way.
Why Geographical Indication (GI) Registration?
Registering a Geographical Indication does more than stop imitation. It:
- Legally protects your product’s name and reputation from misuse.
- Preserves traditional knowledge and craft for communities and future generations.
- Adds market value — consumers pay more for authentic, origin-protected goods.
- Boosts access to new markets and opens doors to premium retail, exports, and institutional buyers.
- Unlocks opportunities for grants, government programs, and inclusion in official trade channels.
Who should consider GI registration?
Artisans, cooperatives, associations, producer groups, small-scale manufacturers and anyone producing a product strongly linked to a place — be it a cheese, spice, fabric, craft, or agricultural produce.
Our promise: expert help, simplified path
Complex paperwork, technical specifications, evidentiary proof, and legal formalities can feel overwhelming. We make GI registration simple, fast, and stress-free. Our team guides you every step: from proving the link between product and place, to filing, to defending the application if objections arise.
How We Work: Clear, Confident, and Collaborative
Discovery & storytelling
We start by learning the heritage — interviews with producers, tracing production techniques, and documenting history that proves your product’s unique link to its place of origin.
Evidence & specification preparation
We convert your story into the legal language required: product specification, production methods, geographical boundaries, and proof of reputation/quality.
Application drafting & filing
We prepare a robust application and submit it on your behalf, ensuring accuracy to reduce delays and objections.
Follow-up & representation
From handling queries to responding to oppositions, we represent your producers until the GI is awarded.
After-registration support
We help you use the GI effectively — labeling guidelines, enforcement advice, and market positioning to maximize returns for your community.
Benefits beyond the certificate
- Premium branding: Consumers prefer authentic, origin-protected products.
- Community uplift: GI can channel more value back to producers and keep traditions alive.
- Market trust: A GI signals quality and authenticity to international buyers and institutions.
- Legal recourse: You gain stronger grounds to stop counterfeiters and misuse of your name.