Geographical Indication (GI) Registration in India
Protect the name of a regional product, with the facts on who can apply and how GIs differ from trademarks.
Quick answer
A Geographical Indication protects the name of goods linked to a place of origin. It is registered by an association of producers or a body representing them, lasts 10 years and can be renewed. In 2024-25, 275 GI applications were filed and 62 GIs were registered in India.
What a GI protects
Typical GI goods are agricultural products, handicrafts, textiles, foodstuffs and manufactured goods linked to a region. Registration lets authorised users of the place use the GI and helps stop others from using it falsely.
GIs registered by state (as on 31 March 2025)
| State | Registered GIs |
|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh | 76 |
| Tamil Nadu | 69 |
| Maharashtra | 52 |
| Karnataka | 45 |
| Assam | 40 |
| Kerala | 37 |
| West Bengal | 34 |
| Gujarat | 28 |
| Odisha | 26 |
| Uttarakhand | 26 |
Source: Annual Report 2024-25, Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs, Trade Marks and Geographical Indications (CGPDTM), Government of India. Figures are for the financial year April 2024 to March 2025 and are applications filed, not registrations granted.
How we help
GI applications need evidence of the product, its origin, the area and the producers, and are made by a producers' body. Tell us about the product and the group and we will explain the process and the next step.
This page is general information and not legal advice. Official procedures, fees and timelines are set by the Government of India and can change, so please check the current position with the Registry or speak to us before you act.
GI registration: common questions
What is a Geographical Indication?
A Geographical Indication (GI) identifies goods that come from a specific territory where a quality, reputation or other characteristic of the goods is essentially linked to that origin. India protects GIs under the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999.
Who can apply for GI registration?
An association of persons, producers, an organisation or an authority established by law that represents the interests of the producers can apply. An individual business generally cannot register a GI on its own.
How many GIs are registered in India?
In 2024-25, 275 GI applications were filed and 62 GIs were registered. Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra have the most registered GIs as on 31 March 2025.
How long does a GI registration last?
A registered GI is valid for 10 years and can be renewed.
Is a GI the same as a trademark?
No. A trademark identifies the business that sells goods. A GI identifies the place of origin and is used by the producers of that place. See our guide to trademark, copyright and patent.
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