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Identifying Geographical Indications
By Ch.Hamid MalhiPresident, The Heritage Association
Identifying GIs
• What are Geographical Indications?“…….Indications which identify a good as originating in the territory of a Member, or a region or locality in that territory, where a given quality, reputation or other characteristic of the good is essentially attributable to its geographical origin.” (Article 22 of TRIPS Agreement)
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A GI has….
• Reputation
• Origin
• Quality or
• Any other characteristic linked to origin
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• A GI …..• Is not created but it exists• Has a link to origin• Has economic importance for its
stakeholders
Identifying GIs• Unique protection of a local development
tool• Value addition to local economy • Prevents relocation of production area • Different from Trade Marks • Ensures collective pride to the producers• Prevents the transfer of traditional methods
to areas outside their origin.
Identifying GIs• A positive effect on the economy• Protect collective rights• Niche products • Low cost to the consumer• Quality competitiveness among
producers • Adherence to common production
procedures of quality and origin.
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Some identified GIs of Punjab…
Basmati Rice
SARGODHA KINNOW
MULTAN MANGO
Sharaq Pur Guava
Phulkari
Neeli Ravi Buffalo
NILI BUFFALO
SAHIWAL CATTLE
CHOLISTANI CATTLE
DHANNI CATTLE
DAJAL CATTLE
ROJHAN CATTLE
MARECHA CAMEL
Blue Pottery of Multan
Camel Bone Work Multan
Camel Skin Work Multan
Chiniot Wood Work
Lahore Metal Works
Sillanwali Lac Work
Truck Decoration of Qamar Machanni
Sialkot Sports Goods………………
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A Stakeholder chain committed to• Quality production• Its Protection • Quality assurance to the consumer• Origin certification
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• Who identifies?• Who defines?• Who protects?• Who maintains quality production?• Who assures quality?
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The Stakeholders
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The producers:-• Growers (agricultural products)• Farmers ( livestock)• Artisans (handicrafts)• Craftsmen (handicrafts)
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• Traders •Businesses• Factory owners• Processors• Exporters
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• The chain will vary from product to product.• The stake holder share in the final
product would also differ.
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•Willingness to take the responsibility?•Willingness to share the
responsibility?
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Who facilitates in: • Arranging data• Developing quality mechanisms• Compiling Application • Filing application• Follow up support
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•Awareness•Development•Promotion
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Department of Industries,
Commerce & Investment,
Government of Punjab
ThanksCh.Hamid MalhiPresident, The Heritage Association