Geographical Indications in India are registered and protected under which law?
- AThe Patents Act, 1970
- BThe Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers' Rights Act, 2001
- CThe Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999
- DThe Trade Marks Act, 1999
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Correct answer: (c) The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999
Explanation
The GI Act, 1999 came into force on 15 September 2003. The Registrar of GIs is the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks, under DPIIT.