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13 October 2020TrademarksMuireann Bolger

Pakistan opposes India’s bid for Basmati geographical indication

Pakistan plans to challenge India's claim for a geographical indication (GI) for Basmati rice in the EU, the latest source of conflict amid long-running tensions between the two countries.

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26 February 2021   Pakistan has formally joined the Madrid System for international trademark registrations, administered by the World Intellectual Property Organisation.
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15 March 2021   India has filed applications for the registration of Basmati rice as a geographical indication in 19 jurisdictions amid criticism from Pakistan and Nepal, with protection already granted in the UK.
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7 October 2021   The EU General Court yesterday annulled a decision by the European Union Intellectual Property Office in a case centring on basmati rice.


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