At present there is no proposal for extending the list of goods for providing additional protection.
Could India specify whether higher protection is granted to wines and spirits as a result of the application foreseen in Chapter III of the GIs Act 1999?
Reply: Higher protection to wines and spirits is granted as stated in the notification under Section 22(2) of the GI Act and subsequent notification. The procedure to be followed for registration is stated in Chapter III of the GI Act and Chapter VII of the GI Rules.
Could India clarify whether applicants have to submit an additional application for additional protection of wines and spirits? If so, could India explain the procedures applicable, including timing for consideration by the Registrar?
