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A Geographical Indication (GI) tag identifies products with a specific geographical origin and qualities or reputation linked to that origin. Famous Indian GIs include Darjeeling Tea, Mysore Sandal, Banarasi Saree. Only a producer association / cooperative can apply. FilingLab handles the filing under the Geographical Indications Act 1999.
Everything required for Geographical Indication (GI) Registration. Government statutory fees (MCA stamp duty, trademark filing fee, etc.) are charged at actual cost and shown separately before payment.
GI application drafting
Producer association incorporation (if needed)
Statement of case
Map + production process documentation
Examination response
Final certificate
Keep these documents ready before starting. Our team will guide you through secure upload to our portal.
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Producer association registration
Statement of case
Map of production area
Quality / process specifications
GI registration under the GI Act 1999 ties a product's reputation to its specific geographical origin.
A GI benefits all authorised producers in the region rather than a single owner, supporting whole communities.
Registration stops outsiders from falsely using the regional name, protecting authenticity and consumer trust.
A recognised GI tag commands higher value and opens premium domestic and export markets for the product.
Registered authorised users gain legal standing to act against infringement and passing off of the GI.
Producer associations representing a regional product
Cooperatives of farmers or artisans for a heritage good
Handloom and handicraft clusters seeking origin protection
Agricultural and horticultural communities for regional produce
Government bodies promoting a region's signature product
Applicant is an association, organisation, or authority representing producers
The product has a reputation or quality linked to its geographical origin
A defined production territory with a statement of distinctiveness
Mapped Nice class for the goods and an inspection or quality structure
GI applicant must be a registered association of producers.
History, geographical origin, quality, production process documented.
Filed with GI Registry, Chennai.
Published in GI Journal for 3 months for opposition.
Granted after no/successful opposition. Valid 10 years, renewable.
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You
FilingLab
Govt
01
You
Initial requirements
You share KYC and service-specific details.
1 day
02
FilingLab
Document preparation
Our CA team drafts every form and supporting document.
2 days
03
FilingLab
Verification & filing
Senior review, then submission to the relevant government portal.
Same day
04
Govt
Government processing
Authority reviews and approves the application.
5–15 days
IF REJECTED
If the government raises a clarification, we respond within 24 hours at no extra service fee.
05
FilingLab
Certificate + handover
Final certificate downloaded and shared. Compliance calendar goes live.
Same day
01
You
· 1 day
Initial requirements
You share KYC and service-specific details.
02
FilingLab
· 2 days
Document preparation
Our CA team drafts every form and supporting document.
03
FilingLab
· Same day
Verification & filing
Senior review, then submission to the relevant government portal.
04
Govt
· 5–15 days
Government processing
Authority reviews and approves the application.
IF REJECTED
If the government raises a clarification, we respond within 24 hours at no extra service fee.
05
FilingLab
· Same day
Certificate + handover
Final certificate downloaded and shared. Compliance calendar goes live.
