An appeal shall lie to Intellectual Property Appellate Board from any order or decision of the Registrar in regard to the registration of Geographical Indications Agents under Part II of these rules, and the decision of the Appellate Board shall be final and binding.
29 THE FIRST SCHEDULE [See rule 10(1)] No. of Entry On what payable Amount in Rupees Corresponding Form Numbers
(1) (2) (3) (4) 1A On application for the registration of a geographical indication for goods included in one class [Section 11(1), rule 23(2)].
5,000 GI-1 1B On application for the registration of a geographical indication for goods included in one class from a convention country[Section 11(1), 84(1), rule 23(3) .
5,000 GI-1 1C On a single application for the registration of a geographical indication for goods in different classes [Section 11(3) rule 23(5)].
5,000 for each class GI-1 1D On a single application for the registration of a geographical indication for goods in different classes from a convention country [Section 11(3), 84(1), rule 23(4)].
5,000 for each class GI-1 2A On a notice of opposition to the registration of a geographical indication under section 14(1) or an opposition to an authorised user Section 17(3)(e).
1,000 for each class GI-2 2B On a counter-statement in answer to a notice of opposition under section 14(2) or 17(3)(e) for each application opposed and in answer to an application under section 27 in respect of each geographical indication or in answer to a notice of opposition under section 29.
1,000 GI-2 2C On application for extension of time for filing notice of opposition. [Section 14(1), 17(3)(e), 29(2), rule 41(5)] 300 GI-2 3A On application for the registration of an authorised user of a registered geographical indication under section 17, Rule 56(1) 500 GI-3 3B On request for issuance of a registration certificate as an authorised user, Rule 59(1) 100 GI-3 3C For renewal of an authorised user 18(2), rule 60(1) 1,000 GI-3 4A For renewal under section 18(1) of the registration of a geographical indication at the expiration of the last registration. Rule 60(1).
3,000 GI-4 4B On application under section 18(5) for restoration of geographical indication or an authorised user removed from the Register.
rule 63.
1000 plus applicable renewal fee GI-4 4C On application for renewal under proviso to section 18(4) Proviso to rule 62 within six months from the expiration of last 3,500 GI-4 30 registration of geographical indication.
5A On request for alteration of the address of the principal place of business or of residence in India or of the address in the home country abroad in the Register of Geographical Indications are authorised user, Section 28, rule 69.
300 GI-5 5B On request to enter change in name or description of proprietor of geographical indication upon the Register.
300 GI-5 5C On request for correction of any error in the name , address or description of the registered proprietor or the authorised user of a geographical indication. (Section 28(a)).
300 GI-5 5D On application for the rectification of the register in Part B for the removal of an authorised user. Section 27, Rule 65.
1,000 GI-5 5E On division of goods in a class or on division of an application made for registration of a geographical indication in different classes under proviso to Section 15, rule 23(7).
1,000 GI-5 5F For a search under rule 22 in respect of one class.
500 GI-5 6A On application under section 27 for rectification of the register or removal of a geographical indication or expunge or vary the Statement of the Case under rule 32(1) recorded in the Register or an authorised user from the register, Rule 65.
1,000 GI-6 6B On application for leave to intervene in proceedings relating to the rectification of the Register or for the removal of a geographical indication or an authorised user from the Register. Rule 67 and 80(4).
500 GI-6 7A On request for certificate of Registrar [other than a certificate under Section 69 or 78(1)]. Rule 96 300 GI-7 7B Affidavit in support of statement of case or other documents required under the Act or rules.
Nil GI-7 7C On request for entry in the Register and advertisement of a note of certificate of validity of the Appellate Board. Rule 99.
200 GI-7 7D On application for review of Registrar’s decision.
500 GI-7 7E On request to registrar for particulars of advertisement of a geographical indication 100 GI-7 7F On request to Registrar for a duplicate or further copy of certificate.
200 GI-7 8A Application for registration of a 1,000 GI-8 31 geographical indications agent. Rule 107.
8B. On request for issuance of certificate as geographical indications agent. Rule 109.
1,000 GI-8 8C For continuance of the name of a person in the Register of Geographical Indication Agent under rule 110;
- For every year (excluding the first year) to be paid on 1st April in each year.
- For the first year to be paid along with the fee for registration, in the case of a person registered at any time between the 1st April, and 30th September.
N.B: A year for this purpose will commence on the 1st day of April and end on the 31st day of March following.
1,000 GI-8 8D On application for restoration of the name of a person to the Register of Geographical Indications under rule 113 1,000 plus continuance fee under entry No.8C GI-8
9C. On application for extension of time not being a time expressly provided in the Act or prescribed in the rules. Rule 83.
300 GI-9
9B. On application for leave to add or alter a registered geographical indication [except where the application is made by an or of a public authority or in consequence of a statutory requirement. Section 29.
300 GI-9
9A. On application to Registrar for additional protection to certain goods. Section 22(2), rule 77(1).
25,000 GI-9 10A On application for cancellation of an entry in the Register or to strike out goods. (Section 28(c) or (d)).
300 GI-10
10B. Form of authorisation of agent in a matter or proceedings under the Act. Section 76, Rule 20 Nil GI-10 11 On petition (not otherwise charged) for obtaining the Registrar’s order on any interlocutory matter in a contested proceeding.
500
12. For inspecting the document mentioned in Section 78(1)- a) relating to any particular geographical indication or authorised user thereof for every hour or part thereof;
b) computer search (when made available) for every 15 minutes;
c) Search of index mentioned in section 78 for every hour or part thereof.
100 100 100 13 For copying of documents (photocopy or typed) for every page or part thereof in excess of one page 10 32 THE SECOND SCHEDULE FORMS [List of forms] Form No. Section of the Act Title Entry Number
(1) (2) (3) (4) GI-1 Section 11(1), rule 23(2) Application for the registration of a geographical indication for goods included in one class 1A GI-1 Sections 11(1), 84(1), rule 23(3) Application for the registration of a geographical indication for goods included in one class from a convention country 1B GI-1 Sections 11(3), rule 23(5) A single application for the registration of a geographical indication for goods in different classes.
1C GI-1 Sections 11(3), 84(1), rule 23(4) A single application for the registration of a geographical indication for goods in different classes from a convention country .
1D GI-2 Sections 14(1), 17(3)(e) Rule 41 Notice of opposition to the registration of a geographical indication or an opposition or an authorised user.
2A GI-2 Section 14(2), 17(3)(e),27 & 29, rule 43(1), 58, 72(2) Form of counterstatement 2B GI-2 Section 14(1), 17(3)(e), 29(2), rule 41(5), 72(2) Application for extension of time for filing notice of opposition 2C GI-3 Section 17(1), rule 56(1) Application for the registration of an authorised user of a registered geographical indication.
3A GI-3 Section 18(5), rule 59 Request for issuance of a registration certificate as an authorised user.
3B GI-3 18(2), rule 60(1) For renewal of an authorised user 3C GI-4 Section 18(4), Rule 60 Renewal of the registration of a geographical indication at the expiration of the last registration.
4A GI-4 Sections 18(5), rule 63 Application for restoration of geographical indication or an authorised user removed from the Register.
4B GI-4 Proviso to section 18(4) Proviso to rule 62 Application for renewal within six months from the expiration of last registration of geographical indication.
4C GI-5 Section 28, rule 69 On request for alteration of the address of the principal place of business or of residence in India or of the address in the home country abroad in the Register of Geographical Indications are authorised user.
5A GI-5 28 (c ) Request to enter change in name or description of proprietor of geographical indication upon the Register.
5B GI-5 28(a) Request for correction of any error in the name , address or description of the registered proprietor or the authorised user 5C 33 of a geographical indication.
GI-5 Section 27, Rule 65 Application for the rectification of the register in Part B for the removal of an authorised user.
5D GI-5 Rule 22 A request for search in respect of one class. 5E GI-5 Proviso to Section 15, rule 23(7) Division of an application made for registration of a geographical indication in different classes 5F GI-6 Section 27 Application for rectification of the register or removal of a geographical indication or expunge or vary the Statement of the Case under rule 32(1) recorded in the Register from the register.
6A GI-6 Rule 67 and 80(4) Application for leave to intervene in proceedings relating to the rectification of the Register or for the removal of a geographical indication or an authorised user from the Register.
6B GI-7 Section 69 or 78(1)]. Rule 96. Request for certificate of Registrar [other than a certificate under Section 16(2) ].
7A GI-7 Rule 93 Affidavit in support of statement of case or other documents required under the Act or rules.
7B GI-7 72, rule 99 Request for entry in the Register and advertisement of a note of certificate of validity of the Appellate Board.
7C GI-7 63, rule 92 Application for review of Registrar’s decision.
7D GI-7 Rule 40 Request to registrar for particulars of advertisement of a geographical indication 7E GI-7 Rule 55(2) Request to Registrar for a duplicate or further copy of certificate.
7F GI-8 Rule 107 Application for registration of a geographical indications agent 8A GI-8 Rule 109. On request for issuance of certificate as geographical indications agent 8B GI-8 Rule 110. For continuance of the name of a person in the Register of Geographical Indication Agent under rule 110;
- For every year (excluding the first year) to be paid on 1st April in each year.
- For the first year to be paid along with the fee for registration, in the case of a person registered at any time between the 1st April, and 30th September.
N.B: A year for this purpose will commence on the 1st day of April and end on the 31st day of March following.
8C GI-8 Rule 113 On application for restoration of the name of a person to the Register of Geographical 8D 34 Indications under rule 113 GI-9 22(2), rule 77 On application to Registrar for additional protection to certain goods.
9A GI-9 29 Application for leave to add or alter a registered geographical indication [except where the application is made by an or of a public authority or in consequence of a statutory requirement] 9B GI-9 64, rule 83 Application for extension of time not being a time expressly provided in the Act or prescribed in the rules.
9C GI-10 28 ( c ) or (d) Application for cancellation of an entry in the Register or to strike out goods.
10A GI-10 76, Rule 20 Form of authorisation of agent in a matter or proceedings under the Act.
10B 35 THE THIRD SCHEDULE Forms to be used by the Registrar LIST OF FORMS Form No. Title 0-1 Section16(3) .. Notice of non-completion of registration 0-2 Rule 55(1) .. Certificate of registration of geographical indication 0-3 Rule 61 .. Notice of expiration of last registration.
0-4 Rule 102 .. Certificate of registration of a person as a geographical indications agent.
O-5 Rule 55(1) Notice of expiration of last registration of an authorised user.
36 FORM 0-1 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION REGISTRY GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION OF GOODS (REGISTRATION AND PROTECTION) ACT,1999 Notice of non-completion of registration..
No.............
ice is hereby given as required by section 16(3) that the registration of the geographical indication , in respect of which application numbered as above was made on the ........day of .....20...., has not been completed by reason of default on the part of the applicant. Unless registration is completed within twentyone days from the date of this notice, the application will be treated as abandoned.
All communications relating to this application may be sent to the following address in India:- Dated this ......day of .....200....
Registrar of Geographical Indications To,_______________ 37 FORM 0-2 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION REGISTRY GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION OF GOODS (REGISTRATION AND PROTECTION) ACT,1999 Certificate of registration of geographical indication under Section 16(1) or of unauthorised user under section 17(3)(e) Geographical Indication No....................
Authorised user No … … … … … … … … Date.........................
Certified that the Geographical Indication (of which a representation is annexed hereto) /authorised user has been registered in the register in the name of .....in Class.....under NO.......as of the date ..........in respect of ............
Sealed at my direction this:......day of .....200......
Registrar of Geographical Indications.
Registration is for 10 years from the date first above-mentioned and may then be renewed for a period of 10 years, and also at the expiration of each period of 10 years thereafter. .
This certificate is not for use in legal proceedings or for obtaining registration abroad.
38 FORM 0-3 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION REGISTRY GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION OF GOODS (REGISTRATION AND PROTECTION) ACT,1999 Notice of expiration of last registration under Section 18(4) of Geographical Indications Act 1999 Agent Registered geographical indication No… … … … … Class… … … … ..
Notice is hereby given as required in section 18(4) of the Geographical Indication Of Goods (Registration And Protection) Act,1999 that the registration of the aforesaid geographical indication will expire on… … … … .. and that the registration can be renewed for a further period of ten years on receipt in the Geographical Indication Registry of an application in the enclosed Form GI 4 accompanied by prescribed fee of Rs. 3,000 on or before the said date.
Dated this… … … … day of … … … .200_.
Registrar of Geographical Indications 39 FORM 0-4 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION REGISTRY GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION OF GOODS (REGISTRATION AND PROTECTION) ACT,1999 Certificate of registration as Geographical Indication Agent Rule-109 No...
This is to certify that ..............................................................................
..................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................
of .........................................................................................................................................
was registered on this .........day of .........200............in the Register of Geographical Indication Agent maintained under rule-102 Of Geographical Indication of Goods (Registration and Protection) Rules, 2002.
Registrar of Geographical Indications 40 FORM 0-5 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION REGISTRY GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION OF GOODS (REGISTRATION AND PROTECTION) ACT,1999 Notice of expiration of last registration under section 18(4) Registered authorised user No… … … .
Notice is hereby given as required under section 18(4) of the Geographical Indication Of Goods (Registration And Protection) Act,1999 that the registration of the aforesaid authorised user will expire on… … … … … and that the registration can be renewed for a further period of ten years on receipt in the Geographical Indication Registry of an application in the enclosed Form GI 3 accompanied by the prescribed fee of Rs. 1,000 on or before the said date.
Dated… … … … … .day… … … ..200- Registrar of Geographical Indications 41 THE FOURTH SCHEDULE Classification of goods– Name of the classes (Parts of an article or apparatus are, in general, classified with the actual article or apparatus, except where such parts constitute articles included in other classes).
Class 1. Chemical used in industry, science, photography, agriculture, horticulture and forestry;
unprocessed artificial resins, unprocessed plastics; manures; fire extinguishing compositions; tempering and soldering preparations; chemical substances for preserving foodstuffs; tanning substances; adhesive used in industry Class 2. Paints, varnishes, lacquers; preservatives against rust and against deterioration of wood;
colorants; mordents; raw natural resins; metals in foil and powder form for painters;
decorators; printers and artists Class 3. Bleaching preparations and other substances for laundry use; cleaning; polishing;
scouring and abrasive preparations; soaps; perfumery, essential oils, cosmetics, hair lotions, dentifrices Class 4. Industrial oils and greases; lubricants; dust absorbing, wetting and binding compositions;
fuels(including motor spirit) and illuminants; candles, wicks Class 5. Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary preparations; dietetic substances adapted for medical use, food for babies; plasters, materials for dressings; materials for stopping teeth, dental wax; disinfectants; preparation for destroying vermin; fungicides, herbicides Class 6. Common metals and their alloys; metal building materials;
transportable buildings of metal; materials of metal for railway tracks; non-electric cables and wires of common metal; ironmongery, small items of metal hardware; pipes and tubes of metal; safes; goods of common metal not included in other classes; ores Class 7. Machines and machine tools; motors and engines (except for land vehicles); machine coupling and transmission components (except for land vehicles); agricultural implements other than hand-operated; incubators for eggs Class 8. Hand tools and implements (hand-operated); cutlery; side arms; razors Class 9. Scientific, nautical, surveying, electric, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin-operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers; fire extinguishing apparatus Class 10. Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments, artificial limbs, eyes and teeth; orthopaedic articles; suture materials Class 11. Apparatus for lighting, heating, steam generating, cooking, refrigerating, drying ventilating, water supply and sanitary purposes Class 12. Vehicles; apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water Class 13. Firearms; ammunition and projectiles; explosives; fire works 42 Class 14. Precious metals and their alloys and goods in precious metals or coated therewith, not included in other classes; jewellery, precious stones; horological and other chronometric instruments Class 15. Musical instruments Class 16. Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, not included in other classes;
printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; artists’ materials; paint brushes; typewriters and office requisites (except furniture); instructional and teaching material (except apparatus); plastic materials for packaging (not included in other classes); playing cards; printers' type;
printing blocks Class 17. Rubber, gutta percha, gum, asbestos, mica and goods made from these materials and not included in other classes; plastics in extruded form for use in manufacture; packing, stopping and insulating materials; flexible pipes, not of metal Class 18. Leather and imitations of leather, and goods made of these materials and not included in other classes; animal skins, hides, trunks and travelling bags; umbrellas, parasols and walking sticks; whips, harness and saddlery Class 19. Building materials, (non-metallic), non-metallic rigid pipes for building; asphalt, pitch and bitumen; non-metallic transportable buildings; monuments, not of metal.
Class 20. Furniture, mirrors, picture frames; goods(not included in other classes) of wood, cork, reed, cane, wicker, horn, bone, ivory, whalebone, shell, amber, mother- of-pearl, meerschaum and substitutes for all these materials, or of plastics Class 21. Household or kitchen utensils and containers(not of precious metal or coated therewith);
combs and sponges; brushes(except paints brushes); brush making materials; articles for cleaning purposes; steelwool; unworked or semi-worked glass (except glass used in building); glassware, porcelain and earthenware not included in other classes Class 22. Ropes, string, nets, tents, awnings, tarpaulins, sails, sacks and bags (not included in other classes) padding and stuffing materials(except of rubber or plastics); raw fibrous textile materials Class 23. Yarns and threads, for textile use Class 24. Textiles and textile goods, not included in other classes; bed and table covers.
Class 25. Clothing, footwear, headgear Class 26. Lace and embroidery, ribbons and braid; buttons, hooks and eyes, pins and needles;
artificial flowers Class 27. Carpets, rugs, mats and matting, linoleum and other materials for covering existing floors; wall hangings(non-textile) Class 28. Games and playthings, gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes;
decorations for Christmas trees Class 29. Meat, fish, poultry and game; meat extracts; preserved, dried and cooked fruits and vegetables; jellies, jams, fruit sauces; eggs, milk and milk products; edible oils and fats 43 Class 30. Coffee, tea, cocoa, sugar, rice, tapioca, sago, artificial coffee; flour and preparations made from cereals, bread, pastry and confectionery, ices; honey, treacle; yeast, baking powder; salt, mustard; vinegar, sauces, (condiments); spices; ice Class 31. Agricultural, horticultural and forestry products and grains not included in other classes;
live animals; fresh fruits and vegetables; seeds, natural plants and flowers; foodstuffs for animals, malt Class 32. Beers, mineral and aerated waters, and other non-alcoholic drinks; fruit drinks and fruit juices; syrups and other preparations for making beverages Class 33. Alcoholic beverages(except beers) Class 34. Tobacco, smokers’ articles, matches 44 THE FIFTH SCHEDULE Scale of costs allowable in Rule 91 proceedings before the Registrar ________________________________________________________ Entry Matter in respect of which costs to be awarded Amount No.
________________________________________________________
1. For one day's hearing involving examination Rs.1000 of witnesses
2. For one day's hearing when there is no Rs. 500 examination of witnesses
3. For adjournment of hearing granted Rs.500 plus cost of on the petition of any party. resummoning the other parties’ witness who were due to be examined on the day
4. For striking out scandalous matter Rs.200 from an affidavit
5. For attendance of witnesses - Subsistence allowance....
Travelling allowance... Rs.500 (vide not below) fare by rail or steamer second class each way and if there is no rail or steamer communication Rs 5 or
2.50 per km. depending upon the rank and status of the witness.
Note: the rates of subsistence allowance and travelling allowance for witness shall vary according to the status of the witness subject to the maximum prescribed above.
-------------------- 45 THE GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS OF GOODS (REGISTRATION & PROTECTION) ACT, 1999 (To be filed in triplicate alongwith the Statement of Case accompanied by five additional representation of the geographical indication) One representation to be fixed within the space and five others to be send separately FORM GI-1 A Application for the registration of a geographical indication in Part A of the Register Section 11(1), Rule 23(2) Fee: Rs. 5,000 (See entry No.1A of the First Schedule) B Application for the registration of a geographical indication in Part A of the Register from a convention country Section 11(1), 84(1), rule 23(3) Fee: Rs. 5,000 (See entry No.1Bof the First Schedule)
1. Application is hereby made by (a) ________________ for the registration in Part A of the Register of the accompanying geographical indication furnishing the following particulars:
- Name of the Applicant:
- Address:
- List of association of persons/producers/organisation/authority:
- Type of goods:
- Specification:
- Name of the geographical indication[and particulars]:
- Description of the goods:
- Geographical area of production and map:
- Proof of origin[ Historical records] - Method of Production:
- Uniqueness:
- Inspection Body:
- Other:
Along with the Statement of Case in Class (b)__________ (b)_______in respect of
(c)_______________in the name(s) of (d)__________ whose address is
(e)_____________________________________________ who claims to represent the interest of the producers of the said goods to which the geographical indication relates and which is in continuous use since __________in respect of the said goods.
2. The application shall include such other particulars called for in rule 32(1) in the Statement of Case
3. All communications relating to this application may be sent to the following address in India:
4.In the case of an application from a convention country the following additional particulars shall also be furnished a) Designation of the country of origin of the geographical indication b) Evidence as to the existing protection of the geographical indication in its country of origin, such as the title and the date of the relevant legislative or administrative provisions, the judicial decisions or the date and number of the registration, and copies, of such documentation
(5)SIGNATURE NAME OF THE SIGNATORY (IN BLOCK LETTERS) 46 C A single application for the registration of a geographical indication in Part A of the Register for goods falling in different classes Section 11(3), rule 23(5) Fee: Rs. 5,000 for each class (See entry No.1C of the First Schedule) D A single application for the registration of a geographical indication in Part A of the Register for goods falling in different classes from a convention country Section 11(3), rule 23(4) Fee: Rs. 5,000 for each class (See entry No.1D of the First Schedule)
1. 1. Application is hereby made by (a) ________________ for the registration in Part A of the Register of the accompanying geographical indication furnishing the following particulars:
- Name of the Applicant:
- Address:
- List of association of persons/producers/organisation/authority:
- Type of goods:
- Specification:
- Name of the geographical indication[and particulars]:
- Description of the goods:
- Geographical area of production and map:
- Proof of origin[ historical records] - Method of Production:
- Uniqueness:
- Inspection Body:
- Other:
along with the Statement of Case in Class
(i) class a .................................. in respect of b ........................
(ii) class a .................................. in respect of b ........................
(iii) class a .................................. in respect of b ........................
in the name(s) of c................... whose address is(d) ....................... who claim (s) to represent the interest of the producers of the goods to which the geographical indication relates and which geographical indication is used continuously since .......... in respect of the said goods.
2. The application shall include such other particulars called for in rule 32(1) in the Statement of Case
3. All communications relating to this application may be sent to the following address in India:
4. In the case of an application from a convention country the following additional particulars shall also be furnished a) Designation of the country of origin of the geographical indication b) Evidence as to the existing protection of the geographical indication in its country of origin, such as the title and the date of the relevant legislative or administrative provisions, the judicial decisions or the date and number of the registration, and copies, of such documentation
(5)SIGNATURE NAME OF THE SIGNATORY (IN BLOCK LETTERS) For instruction please see overleaf 47 GI-1A to 1D The Registrar of Geographical Indications, The office of Geographical Indications Registry.
a). Strike out whichever is not applicable.
b). The Registrars’ direction may be obtained if the class of the goods is not known.
c). Here specify the goods. Only goods included in one and the same class to be specified.
d). Insert legibly the full name, description (occupation and calling and nationality of the applicant).
In the case of a body corporate or firm the country of incorporation or the names and descriptions of the partners composing the firm and the nature of registration, if any, as the case may be, should be stated. See rule 15.
e) Signature of the applicant or his agent 48 THE GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS OF GOODS (REGISTRATION & PROTECTION) ACT, 1999 (To be filed in triplicate) FORM GI-2 A Notice of opposition to application for registration of a geographical indication or an authorized user [Section 14(1), 17(3) (3), rule 41(1)] Fee : Rs.1,000/- for each class (See entry No.2 (A) of the First Schedule In the matter of Application No...................by .................I(or we)' ...................... hereby give notice of my (or our) intention to oppose the registration of the geographical indication/authorised user advertised under the above number for class ............in the Geographical Indications Journal dated the ............day of.........20......No..............page.........
The grounds of opposition are as follows:-
3............................. ' All communications in relation to these proceedings may be sent to the following address in India Dated this ....................... day of ........................ 20............
4 SIGNATURE B Form of Counterstatement Sections 2, 14, 17(3),27, Rules 43(1), 66 (To be filed in triplicate) Fee: Rs. 1,000/- (See entry No.2 (B) of the First Schedule) In the matter of an opposition No...............to application No................in class _____for the registration of a geographical indication.
I (or we)' ....................the applicant(s) for registration of the above geographical indication, hereby give notice that the following are the grounds on which I (or we) rely for my(or our) application:- I (or we) admit the following allegations in the notice of opposition................
2 All communications in relation to these proceedings may be sent to the following address in India:
................................... ................................
Dated this ............day of.........20......
2..............................
SIGNATURE NAME OF SIGNATORY IN BLOCK LETTERS 49 C Application for extension of time for giving notice of opposition Section 14(1), 17(3)(e) and 29(2)., Rule 41(5) Fee: Rs.300.00 (See entry No.2 (C) of the First Schedule) In the matter of application No................................. in class ..........
I(or We) (1)...........................................................hereby apply for extension of time of
(2)............................................. for giving notice of opposition to the registration of the geographical indication or authorised user under the above number in the Geographical Indications Journal dated the ............day of ......................20..
The reasons for making this application are as follows:-- All communications relating to this application may be sent to the following address in India:- Dated this .................. day of .......................20..
Signature(3)....................
NAME OF SIGNATORY IN BLOCK LETTERS For instruction please see overleaf 50 GI-2A To, The Registrar of Geographical Indications, The office of Geographical Indications Registry.
1. State full name and address. An address for service in India should be given if the opponent has no place of business or of residence in India.
2. If registration is opposed on the ground that the geographical indication resembles a trade mark or a geographical indication already on the register the numbers and the journals in which it has been advertised are to be set out.
3. Signature of the opponent or of his agent.
GI-2B
1. State the full name and address as stated in the application for registration
2. Signature of the applicant or of his agent.
GI-2C
1. State full name & address.
2 Insert the period of execution required which shall not exceed one month beyond these months from the date of advertisement or re-advertisement, as the case may be, of the application in the Journal.
3. Signature of the applicant or of his agent 51 THE GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS OF GOODS (REGISTRATION & PROTECTION) ACT, 1999 FORM GI-3 A Application for the registration of an authorised user Section 17(1), Rule 56(1) Fee : Rs.500/- (To be filed in triplicate accompanied by the agreement, if any, between the registered proprietor and the proposed authorised user or duly authenticated copy thereof, and other documents mentioned in rule 56 along with an affidavit setting forth particulars and statements required by rule 56 and with two copies of each of the aforesaid documents) (See entry No.3 (A) of the First Schedule) Application is hereby made by 1________________who is (are) the registered proprietor(s) of the geographical indication2___________ registered in class_________ in respect of goods _________ and ____________being the proposed authorised user in Part B of the Register of the above mentioned registered geographical indication . A statement of case of hose the applicant claims to be producer is enclosed herewith. A copy of consent letter from the Registered Proprietor is enclosed/not enclosed .
All communications relating to this application may be sent to the following address in India:- Dated this .................day of ......20.........
4 ........................
4 SIGNATURE B Request for issuance of Registration Certificate as an Authorised User Section 16(2)17(3)(g), Rule 59(1) Fee: Rs.100 (See entry No.3B of the First Schedule).
The Registrar is hereby requested under Section 17(3)(g)) read with rule 59(1) to issue the Authorised User Certificate in respect of application No. _________for the registered geographical indication _________ __________under registered No .__________in Class __________in Part B of the Register.
Dated this ............day of.........20......
2..............................
SIGNATURE For instruction please see overleaf 52 THE GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS OF GOODS (REGISTRATION & PROTECTION) ACT, 1999 FORM GI-3 C Renewal of registration of authorized user Section 18(2), rule 60(1) [Fee: Rs.1000.00 (See entry No.3C of the First Schedule) I(or We) (1)...........................................................hereby leave the prescribed fee of Rs............ for renewal of registration of the authorized user No.................... in class ......... The notice of renewal of registration may be sent to the following address in India:.
Dated this .................. day of .......................20..
Signature(2)....................
NAME OF SIGNATORY IN BLOCK LETTERS To The Registrar of Geographical Indications, The office of the Geographical Indications Registry.
1.Insert full name and address of the authorized user.
2.Signature of the authorized user or his agent.
3.State the name of the place of the appropriate office of the Geographical Indications Registry – See rule 4 Note – This form will be returned if it is filed more than six months before the expiration of the last registration.
53 To The Registrar of Geographical Indications, The office of Geographical Indication Registry.
GI-31A
1. Insert particulars of the registered proprietor.
2. Insert name and address
3. Signature of the Registered Proprietor/Producer or his agent GI-3B
1. Signature of the Producer GI-3C
1. Insert particulars of the registered proprietor
2. Signature of the producer or his agent ..
54 THE GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS OF GOODS (REGISTRATION & PROTECTION) ACT, 1999 FORM GI-4 A Fee: Rs. 3,000 (See entry No.4A of the First Schedule) Renewal of registration of geographical indication Section 18(1), Rule 61 I (or we) 2 ...............................................................................................................hereby leave the prescribed fee of Rs...................for renewal of registration of the geographical indication No................in Class ................... All communications relating to this application may be sent to the following address in India:- Dated this .................day of ......20.........
4 ........................
4 SIGNATURE B Restoration of geographical indication or an authorized user removed from the register for non-payment of renewal fee. Section 18(5) Rule 63.
Fee: Rs.1,000/- plus the applicable renewal fee prescribed in entry Nos. 4A or 3C of the First Schedule I (or we) ' ............................................................................hereby apply that the geographical indication numbered...................................................................in class ....................be restored to the register and the registration of the said geographical indication in the class aforesaid be renewed, and that the notice of restoration and renewal be sent to the following address in India.
Dated this ............day of.........20......
2..............................
SIGNATURE C Fee: Rs.3500 (See entry No.4C of the First Schedule) Application for payment of surcharge towards renewal of a geographical indication under proviso to sub-section (4) of section 18.
I (or we) 1 … … … … … .. the registered proprietor/s hereby made by apply for the renewal of registration of registered geographical indications No.… … … … … .in class … … … which has expired on … … … … … and tender the prescribed surcharge in respect thereof and the renewal certificate be sent to the following address in India:- Dated this … … … … … … … day … … … of 20… Signature Name of signatory in Block Letters For instructions please see overleaf 55 To The Registrar of Geographical Indications The Office of the Geographical Indications Registry, Chennai GI-4A
1. Strike out whichever is not applicable.
2. Insert here the name and address of the Registered Proprietor.
3. Signature of the registered proprietor or of his agent.
GI-4B
1.. Insert full name, address and nationality of the registered proprietor
2. Signature of the registered proprietor or of his agent GI-4C
1.Insert here the full name and address of the Registered Proprietor.
2.Signature of the registered proprietor or of his agent.
56 THE GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS OF GOODS (REGISTRATION & PROTECTION) ACT, 1999 (To be filed in triplicate) FORM GI-5 A Request for alteration of the address of the principal place of business or of residence in India or of the address in the home country abroad in the Register of Geographical Indications are authorised user, Section 28, rule 69.
Fee: Rs. 300/- (See entry No.5A of the First Schedule) In the matter of geographical indication No… … … … … … … … … … … … .registered in Class… … … … … … … … … … … … … I/We… … … … … … … … ..of … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … ..being the registered proprietor/ authorised user of the geographical indication numbered as above, request that the address of my(our) principal place of business (or residence) in India or address in my (our) home country abroad in the Register of Geographical Indications be altered to … … … … … … … The change of address was ordered by… … … … ..on the … … … … … ..day of … … … … 20… … … … … … . An officially certified copy of the order is enclosed herewith.
All communications on this request may be sent to the following address in India.
Dated this ............day of.........20......
2..............................
SIGNATURE B Request to enter change of name or description of association of person or producers or any organisation or authority in whose name a geographical indication is registered. Section 28(b).
Fee: Rs. 300 (See entry No.5B of the First Schedule) I (or we) ' ...................................................................hereby request that my (or our) name (s) and description (s) may be entered in the Register of Geographical Indication as2 proprietor (s)/ authorised user (s) of the geographical indication No.3................................................... registered in class ..................................
I am (we are) entitled to 3 the said geographical indication.
...................use the said Geographical Indication as authorised user(s). There has been no change in the actual proprietorships 2/identity of authorised user(s) of the said geographical indication, but 4 ..................
The entry at present standing in the register gives my (or our) name(s) and description (3) as follows:- 5 A copy of this request has been served upon the authorised user(s)/proprietor(s) All communications relating to this application may be sent to the following address in India:- Dated this ..............day of ......20......
6..........................
SIGNATURE For instruction please see overleaf 57 THE GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS OF GOODS (REGISTRATION & PROTECTION) ACT, 1999 FORM GI-5 C Request for correction of any error in the name, address or description of the registered proprietor or the authorised user of a geographical indication. Section 28(a) Fee: Rs.300 (See entry No. 5C of First Schedule) In the matter of geographical indication No...................................................registered in class .....................................................................................
I (or we) ........................................of ....................................................
being the registered proprietor 2 of the geographical indication numbered as above, authorised user request that the 2address of my (our) principal place of business 2(or residence) in India or address in my(our) home country abroad in the Register of Geographical Indication be altered to .............
3The change of address was ordered by4 .......................on the .............................
day of ................20...............An officially certified copy of the order is enclosed herewith.
All communications relating to this application may be sent to the following address in India:- All communications on this request may be sent to the following address in India.
Dated this ............day of.........20......
2..............................
SIGNATURE D Application for the rectification of the register in Part B for the removal of an authorised user. Section 27, and Rule 65.
Fee: 1,000 ((See entry No. 5D of First Schedule) In the matter of Geographical Indication No............................................................................
registered in the name of ................................ in Class................................
I (or We) ' ................................................................................................ hereby apply that the entry in the register in respect of the abovementioned authorised user of registered geographical indication No… … … … … … may be (removed)2 (rectified) in the following manner:- The grounds of my (our) application are as follows:- The 3............Office of the Geographical Indications Registry has been entered in the register as the appropriate office in relation to this geographical indication.
No action concerning the geographical indication in question is pending in any Court All communications relating to this application may be sent to the following address in India:- Dated this .................day of ......20.........
4 ........................
SIGNATURE 4 SIGNATURE For instruction please see overleaf 58 THE GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS OF GOODS (REGISTRATION & PROTECTION) ACT, 1999 FORM GI-5 E Application for the division of an application made for the registration of a geographical indication in different classes of goods.
Proviso to Section 15 rule 23(7), 82(B) Fee: 1000 (See entry 5E of the First Schedule) In the matter of Geographical Indication No… … … … … … … in Class… … … .. in the name of … … … … … .filed on … … … … … ..
I (or we)1 … … … … … hereby request the Registrar to divide the application No… … … … .. or for the division of the registered geographical indication No. … … … in class… … … … .into … … … … … … .or for the division of a single application in… … … … class/ classes into in the following class or classes 2 or to divide the specification of goods or services in Class … … … … … … ... as indicated below:
… … … … … … … … … … … … .
… … … … … … … … … … … … .
A copy of the Registrar order on the request may be sent to the following address in India :- Dated this ............day of.........20......
2..............................
SIGNATURE F Fee: Rs.500.00 (See entry No.5F of the First Schedule) Request for search under rule 22 The Registrar is hereby requested under rule 22 to search in class' ...............in respect of2................. to ascertain whether any geographical indication are on record which resemble the trade mark sent or geographical indication herewith in triplicate. (each representation being mounted on a sheet of strong paper approximately 33 centimetres by 20 centimetres in size.)
All communications relating to this application may be sent to the following address in India:- Dated this .................day of ......20.........
4 ........................
SIGNATURE 4 SIGNATURE For instruction please see overleaf 59 To The Registrar of Geographical Indications The Office of Geographical Indications Registry ,Chennai GI-5A
1. Strike out word(s) not applicable.
2. Insert the name of the public authority ordering the change and the date thereof.
3. Signature of the registered proprietor/authorised user or of his agent.
GI-5B
1. Insert present name and address of registered proprietor or authorised user.
2. Strike out the words that are not applicable.
3. State the circumstances under which the change of name took place.
4. Strike out if not applicable.
5. Signature of applicant or of his agent.
Footnote: No fee, however, payable where the application for alteration or change of name is made as a result of an order of a public authority or in consequence of a statutory GI-5C
1. Strike out word(s) not applicable.
2. Insert the name of the public authority ordering the change and the date thereof.
3. Signature of registered proprietor or of his agent.
Footnote: No fee is, however, payable in case the alteration is made as a result of an order of a public authority in India.
GI-5D
1. State full name, address and nationality. An address for service in India should be stated if the applicant has no place of business or of residence in India.
2. Strike out the word that is not applicable 3 Signature of the applicant or his agent GI-5E
1. Insert the full name, address and nationality of the applicant.
2. Mention the goods or services and the class or classes in which it is to be registered in ascending numerical order.
3. Signature of the applicant or his agent GI-5F
1. The Registrar's direction may be obtained if the class is not known.
2. Here specify the goods (in the class stated) in respect of which the search is to be made.
3. Signature of the applicant or his agent.
Footnote: No fee is payable in cases where the directions of the Central Government for exemption from payment of fee have been obtained.
60 THE GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS OF GOODS (REGISTRATION & PROTECTION) ACT, 1999 FORM GI-6 A Application for the rectification of the register or the removal of a geographical indication from the register or to expunge or vary the Statement of Case under rule 32(1) recorded in the Register. section 27, and Rule 65.
Fee: Rs.1,000 (See entry No. 6A in the First Schedule) In the matter of Geographical Indication No............................................................................
registered in the name of ................................ in Class................................
I (or We) ' ................................................................................................ hereby apply that the entry in the register in respect of the abovementioned Geographical Indication may be (removed)2 (rectified) in the following manner:- The grounds of my (our) application are as follows:- The 3............Office of the Geographical Indication Registry has been entered in the register as the appropriate office in relation to this geographical indication.
No action concerning the geographical indication in question is pending in any Court All communications relating to this application may be sent to the following address in India:- Dated this .................day of ......20.........
4 ........................
SIGNATURE 4 SIGNATURE B Application for leave to intervene in proceedings relating to the rectification of the register or the removal of a geographical indication from the register or the cancellation of an authorised user of a geographical indication from the register. Rule 67, 80(4).
Fee: Rs. 500 ( See entries No.6B of the First Schedule) In the matter of the Geographical Indication No.......................................................................................... registered in the name of ....................................................in class .........................
I ( we)'....................................................................................................
hereby apply for leave to intervene in the proceedings relating to the rectification or removal of the entry in the register in respect of the above mentioned geographical indication/additional protection under section 22(2)or cancellation of an authorised user.
My (our) interest in the Geographical Indication........................................
A copy of the Registrar order on the request may be sent to the following address in India :- Dated this ............day of.........20......
2..............................
SIGNATURE For instruction please see overleaf 61 To The Registrar of Geographical Indications The Office of Geographical Indications Registry,Chennai GI-6A
1. State full name, address and nationality. An address for service in India should be stated if the applicant has no place of business or of residence in India.
2. Strike out the word that is not applicable
3. Signature GI- 6B
1. State full name, address and nationality
2. Signature 62 THE GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS OF GOODS (REGISTRATION & PROTECTION) ACT, 1999 FORM GI-7 A Request for certificate of the Registrar [Section 78(2)].
Fee: Rs. 300 (See entry No. 7A of the First Schedule) In the matter ' of geographical indication No. .............................................. registered in Class ......................................................... I (or we)2 ................................................hereby request the Registrar to furnish me (us) with his certificate to the effect that4 .............................
a certified copy ......................................................... ......................................................... .........................................................
......................................................... 3a certificate of the registration of geographical indication for use in obtaining registration in5 ......................................
................... The certificate/certified copy be sent to the following address in India A copy of the Registrar order on the request may be sent to the following address in India :- Dated this ............day of.........20......
2..............................
SIGNATURE B Affidavit (only to be furnished where required by the Act or the rules) (See entry No. 7B of the First Schedule) I,' ....................................of .................................do hereby solemnly and sincerely declare that the particulars set out in the statement of case, exhibit marked ....................and left by me in connection with [2]........................... in respect of the geographical indication No.................in class ......................are true and comprise every material fact and document affecting the present proprietorship of the geographical indication, to the best of my knowledge, information and belief.
Dated this .................day of ......20.........
4 ........................
SIGNATURE 4 SIGNATURE C Request for entry in the register and advertisement of a notice of certificate of validity by the Appellate Board Under rule 99 Fee: 200/-(See entry No. 7C of the First Schedule) In the matter of geographical indication No.....................................registered in class ............... in the name of ....................................
I or(we)' .................................... .................................... hereby request the Registrar to add to the entry relating to the above numbered geographical indication in the register, and to advertise in the Geographical Indication Journal, a note that in 2 ............................
....................................
the Appellate Board certified that the validity of the said registration came into question and was decided in favour of the proprietor of the geographical indication in the terms of accompanying officially certified copy of the certificate of validity.
All communications relating to this application may be sent to the following address in India:- Dated this .................day of ......20.........
4 ........................
SIGNATURE 4 SIGNATURE For instruction please see overleaf 63 THE GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS OF GOODS (REGISTRATION & PROTECTION) ACT, 1999 FORM GI-7 D Application for review of Registrar's decision Section 60(c) Rule 92 Fee: 500 (See entry 7D of the First Schedule) In the matter of '............................................................................
I (or we)2 .................................................... being the ....................... in the above matter hereby apply to the Registrar for the review of this decision dated the ............. day of ...........20..........., in the above matter.
The grounds for making this application are set forth in the accompanying statement All communications relating to this application may be sent to the following address in India:- Dated this .................day of ......20.........
4 ........................
4 SIGNATURE E Request to Registrar for particulars of advertisement of a geographical indication, Rule 40 Fee: 100 (See entry 7E of the First Schedule I (or we)' .................................................................................... hereby request that I (or we) may be informed of the number, date and page of the Journal in which the geographical indication sought to be registered under Application No.................in the name of ....................is advertised The information may be sent to the following address in India 2- Dated this ................day of ..........20.........
3...........................
SIGNATURE NAME OF SIGNATORY IN BLOCK LETTERS F Fee: Rs. 200 (See entry No. 7F) Request for duplicate or further copy of the certificate of registration /authorised user rule 55(2)/59(3).
(If the applicant had furnished a label for advertisement, this Form must be accompanied by one unmounted representation of the geographical indication exactly as shown in the Form of application at the time of registration) I (or we)'......................................................................................request the Registrar to furnish me (us) with 3 duplicate /further copy of the certificate of registration issued to me (us) under sub-section (2) of section 16 in respect of my (our) geographical indication NO. .............. registered in class ..........in the Register.
Dated this .................day of ......20.........
4 ........................
SIGNATURE 4 SIGNATURE For instruction please see overleaf 64 To The Registrar of Geographical Indications The Office of Geographical Indications Registry, Chennai GI-7A
1. Insert name, address and nationality of the person making the request.
2. Set out the particulars which the Registrar is required to certify or state particulars of the document of which a certified copy is required.
3. Insert the name of country or state.
4. Signature GI-7B
1. Insert full name, address and nationality of deponent.
2. Insert particulars of the proceedings concerned.
3. To be signed here by the person making the declaration.
4. Signature and title of authority before whom affidavit is taken. In India affidavit may be taken before any Court or person having by law authority to receive evidence or before an officer empowered by a Court to administer oath. Outside India affidavit may be taken before a Diplomatic or Consular Officer within the meaning of the Diplomatic and Consular officers (Oaths and Fees) Act, 1948, of such country or place or before a Notary of the place if the notarial acts done by notaries of the place have been recognised by the Central Government under Section 14 of the Notaries Act, 1952.
To be stamped under the law for the time being in force.
GI-7C
1. State the name and address of the registered proprietor.
2. State the nature of the proceedings with the names of the parties to them, in which the certificate was given.
3. Signature.
GI-7D
1. Here Insert the words and reference number identifying the matter in respect of which the application is made.
2. State full name and address.
3. Signature.
GI-7E
1. State full name and address.
2. Signature.
GI-7F
1. Insert the name and address of the registered proprietor.
2. Strike out whichever is not applicable.
3. Signature of the registered proprietor or the authorised user of his agent.
65 THE GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS OF GOODS (REGISTRATION & PROTECTION) ACT, 1999 FORM GI-8 A Application for registration as a Geographical Indications Agent, Rule 107 To be filed in triplicate) Fee:Rs. 1,000 ( See entry No. 8A of the First Schedule) I beg to apply for registration as a trade marks agent under THE GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS OF GOODS (REGISTRATION AND PROTECTION) RULES, 2000 .
1 A certificate of character from................ is enclosed herewith.
I, hereby declare that I am not subject to any of the disabilities stated in clauses (i), (ii),(iii),(iv),(v) and (vi) of rule 105 of the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Rules, 2000 and that the information given below is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
1. Name in full beginning with surname if any (in capital letters).......................
2. Address of the place of residence...................................................................
3. Principal place of business..............................................................................
4. Father's name.................................................................................................
5. Nationality......................................................................................................
6. Date and place of birth...................................................................................
7. Occupation in full...........................................................................................
8. Particulars of qualifications for registration as a Geographical Indications Agent..........................
9. Whether at any time removed from the Register of Geographical Indications Agent and if so the reason for such removal.
All communications relating to this application may be sent to the following address in India:- Dated this .................day of ......20.........
4 ........................
4 SIGNATURE 66 B Request for issuance of Certificate as a Geographical Indications Agent Rule 109 Fee: Rs.1,000 (See entry No.8B of the First Schedule) The Registrar is hereby requested under rule 109 to issue the certificate as a Geographical Indication Agent as the applicant has become eligible and qualified to be a Geographical Indications Agent.
All communications relating to this application may be sent to the following address in India:- Dated this ................day of ..........20.........
3...........................
SIGNATURE NAME OF SIGNATORY IN BLOCK LETTERS C Request for continuance of name in the Register of Geographical Indications Agent Rule 110 Fee. 1,000 (See entry 8C of First Schedule) The Registrar is hereby requested under rule 110 to issue a continuance of the name in the Register of Geographical Indication Agent for the period from __________to___________ All communications relating to this application may be sent to the following address in India:- Dated this .................day of ......20.........
4 ........................
SIGNATURE 4 SIGNATURE D Application for the restoration of the name of a person to the Register of Geographical Indications Agent (Rule 113) (To be filed in triplicate) Fee: Rs. 1,000 plus continuance fee under ( See entry No. 8D).
1.......................................................................................................of...............................................................
hereby apply for the restoration of my name to the Register of Geographical Indication Agents in which my name was entered under No........... My name was removed on.......... under rule 113 of the Geographical Indication of Goods Rules,2002.
All communications relating to this application may be sent to the following address in India:- Dated this .................day of ......20.........
4 ........................
SIGNATURE 4 SIGNATURE For instructions please see overleaf 67 To The Registrar of Geographical Indications The Office of Geographical Indications Registry, Chennai GI-8A to GI-8D
1. The certificate testifying to the character of the candidate should be from a person not related to the candidate and being a District Magistrate, a Chief Presidency Magistrate or the Chief Administrative Officer of the District where the candidate usually resides, or from any other person whom the Registrar may consider fit.
2. Either original diplomas, certificates and other documents in support of qualifications claimed, or copies thereof duly attested by a magistrate, a notary public or a J.P. must be sent with the application.
Particulars such as the amount of experience in the Geographical Indications Registry or with a commercial firm of repute, may be specified.
3. Signature 68 THE GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS OF GOODS (REGISTRATION & PROTECTION) ACT, 1999 FORM GI-9 A Application for additional protection for certain goods.
Section 22(2), rule 77 Fee: Rs.25,000.00 (See entry No. 9A of the First Schedule) I(or We) (1)...........................................................being the registered proprietor of the geographical indications ......................... in class ..............hereby apply for additional protection under Section 22(2) of the Act.
The statement of case required to be submitted under rule 77(1) is enclosed with.
All communications relating to this application may be sent to the following address in India:- All communications relating to this application may be sent to the following address in India:- Dated this .................day of ......20.........
4 ........................
4 SIGNATURE B Application by registered proprietor under Section 29 for an addition or alteration of a registered geographical indication.
Fee: Rs.300/- See entry No.9B of the First Schedule and footnote below.
In the matter of geographical indication No..........................registered in class ..........
Application is hereby made by (1).......................... being the registered proprietor(s) of the registered Geographical Indication numbered as above for leave to add or alter the said geographical indication in the following particulars, that is to say (2)...............................
Five copies of the geographical indication as it will appear when altered are filed herewith.
(3) A copy of this application and a copy of the geographical indication as it will appear when so altered has been published in two leading newspapers circulated in the area (copy enclosed) All communications relating to this application may be sent to the following address in India:- Dated this .................. day of .......................20..
Signature(4)....................
NAME OF SIGNATORY IN BLOCK LETTERS 69 C Fee: 300 (See entry 9C of the First Schedule) Application for extension of time [not being a time expressly provided in the Act or prescribed by rule) Section 64 rule 83(1).
In the matter of '.......................................................
I (or we)2........................................................................being the '................................ in the above matter hereby apply for an extension of time of 3.................for4...............on the following grounds:- All communications relating to this application may be sent to the following address in India:- Dated this ...................day of .........19.........
5.............................
SIGNATURE NAME OF SIGNATORY For instruction please see overleaf GI-9C
1.Identify the subject matter
2.State full name and address
3.Insert the period of extension required which shall not … … .
4. State the purpose for which extension of time is required 70 THE GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS OF GOODS (REGISTRATION & PROTECTION) ACT, 1999 FORM GI-10 A Application by registered proprietor of a geographical indication for the cancellation of entry thereof in the register or to strike out any goods or classes of goods from those in respect of which the geographical indication is registered. Section 28 (c ) or (d).
Fee: Rs. 300 ( See entries No.10A of the First Schedule) In the matter of geographical indication No.......................Class.....................
Name of registered proprietor ........................
Address as entered in the register..................
Application is hereby made by the aforesaid registered proprietor that the entry in the Register of geographical indication No...........in class ........may be cancelled.
2A copy of the application has been served on the Authorised User(s) All communications relating to this application may be sent to the following address in India:- Dated this ................day of .........20.........
3..........................
SIGNATURE NAME OF SIGNATORY IN BLOCK LETTERS B Form of Authorisation of Agent in a matter or proceeding under the Act (Section 76 and rule 20) I(or we)' .................................... .................................... hereby authorise 2 ....................................
.................................... .................................... of .................................... ....................................
.................................... to act as my (or our) agent for 3 ....................................and request that all notices, requisitions and communications relating thereto may be sent to such agent at the above address,.
I (or we) hereby revoke all previous authorisations, if any, in respect of the proceeding.
All communications relating to this application may be sent to the following address in India:- Dated this .............day of ...........20........
4 ....................................
SIGNATURE NAME OF SIGNATORY IN BLOCK LETTERS For instruction please see overleaf 71 To The Registrar of Geographical Indication The Office of the Geographical Indications Registry, Chennai GI-10A
1. Strike out whichever is not necessary.
2. Strike out if not applicable.
3. Signature of the registered proprietor or of his agent.
4. Signature ..