Geographical Indications and The Curious Case of ‘Basmati’

“A Geographical Indication (GI) is a sign identifying a good as originating in a specific geographical area and possessing a given quality, reputation or another characteristic that is essentially attributable to that geographical origin”. Accordingly, the main purpose of a GI is to establish an association between the quality, characteristics, or reputation of a good and its territory of origin. Although foodstuffs or agro products are usually where GIs tend to find most usage, it also extends to other items for