India enacted The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 in order to comply with the obligations

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Q: 71 (IAS/2018)
 India enacted The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 in order to comply with the obligations

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Polity

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IAS

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The correct answer is Option 4: WTO.

The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 was enacted by the Indian government in order to comply with the obligations of the World Trade Organization`s Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS Agreement).

The TRIPS Agreement, which was established in 1994 as a part of the WTO, aims to protect intellectual property rights, including trademarks, patents, and geographical indications, on a global scale. In accordance with the TRIPS Agreement, member countries are required to establish legal frameworks to protect geographical indications, which are indications that identify a good as originating in a specific region or locality.

The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 provides a legal framework for the registration and protection of geographical indications in India. The act established the Geographical Indications Registry, which is responsible for the registration of geographical indications and the administration of the act.

Geographical indications play an important role in promoting and protecting traditional knowledge and cultural heritage. By protecting geographical indications, the act helps to prevent the misuse and unauthorized use of the names of specific products, which can be misleading to consumers and harmful to producers. This also helps to maintain the quality and reputation of specific products, and to promote fair competition in the marketplace.

In conclusion, India enacted The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 to comply with the obligations of the WTO`s TRIPS Agreement, which requires member countries to establish legal frameworks for the protection of intellectual property rights, including geographical indications.