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Geographical Indication (GI)

“Protect your region's product identity — and stop others from cashing in on your reputation.”

Without GI protection, producers in other regions can label their products with your region's name, diluting your brand and undercutting your pricing.

GI eligibility assessment, producer group coordination, filing, and enforcement — for region-authenticated agricultural, craft, and food products.

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Geographical Indication (GI) Specialists

How we protect your GI.

Geographical Indication rights protect products whose quality, reputation, or characteristics are fundamentally linked to a specific region — Darjeeling tea, Kanchipuram silk, Alphonso mangoes. Without registration, the geographic name can be misused by producers outside the region.

We guide producer groups through the full GI process: evidence preparation, documentation, registry filing, and post-registration enforcement to preserve the commercial and cultural value of your region's identity.

Ideal For

Producer associations and cooperativesRegional agricultural commodity groupsArtisan and handicraft communitiesHeritage food and beverage producersGovernment and quasi-government bodies

What you get.

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GI eligibility and product-region linkage assessment
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Documentation and evidence package preparation
03
Producer group governance and process design
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GI application filing and registry coordination
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Examination response and hearing support
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Post-registration monitoring and misuse enforcement

Execution

What we deliver, and how we get there.

What You Receive

GI readiness and linkage evidence checklist
Filing-ready documentation package
Producer group governance framework
Registry submission and tracking report
Enforcement and misuse response plan

How we file your GI.

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Phase 01
Months 1–2: Product-region linkage assessment and evidence gathering
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Phase 02
Months 2–3: Documentation and application filing
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Phase 03
Months 3–8: Registry examination and response handling
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Phase 04
Post-registration: Monitoring, renewal, and enforcement

Our Advantage

Why choose Simplex for GI?

Deep technical fluency in your domain

Commercial-first claim drafting strategy

Global prosecution in 40+ jurisdictions

Proactive portfolio management

Investment

GI pricing plans.

Transparent, value-led engagement models adapted to your scale and ambition.

Starter

GI Essentials

Ideal for a single filing objective with guided support.

₹9,999+

Initial legal consultation
Basic documentation support
Guided filing roadmap
Email support

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✦ Recommended

Recommended

GI Professional

Balanced scope for active filing and office action management.

₹24,999+

Full drafting & filing execution
Office action response support
Progress updates & advisory
Priority queue access

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Enterprise

GI Strategic

Extended portfolio support, multi-jurisdiction, and monthly advisory.

Custom

Advanced IP strategy planning
Multi-stage legal planning
International coordination
Dedicated account manager

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FAQ

Expert insights on GI.

Common questions answered by our specialists.

Who is eligible to apply for GI registration?

Under the Indian GI Act, any association of producers, or a single producer in exceptional cases, can apply. We help organize and structure the producer group and define the membership criteria for the application.

How long does GI registration take?

Registration timelines vary by registry workload and whether the application faces opposition. Typical timelines range from 12 to 24 months from filing to grant. We manage the process to avoid unnecessary delays.

What commercial value does GI registration provide?

GI registration gives producers the exclusive right to use the geographic name for their product category. This supports premium pricing, prevents counterfeiting, strengthens export positioning, and enables licensing revenue.

Can GI protection be enforced against similar products from other regions?

Yes. Once registered, any producer outside the defined region using the GI name in the relevant category constitutes infringement. We help build enforcement cases and coordinate with local authorities.

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