GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS

Defending Geographical Indications (GIs)

The Firm advises clients on contentious and non-contentious matters relating to protection of GIS.

Addonnxlegal LLP not only prosecutes GI applications but also has a great deal of experience defending GI rights for its Indian clients. The company has been managing hundreds of rectification and opposition activities for some of the most well-known GI bodies worldwide.

The prosecution
Our obligations include creating and submitting GI applications, providing assistance with case statements, analyzing and responding to clients, and submitting examination conclusions.

Experienced solicitors at Addonnxlegal LLP are engaged in the renewal of GIs, attending hearings related thereto and testifying before committees constituted by the GI office.

Advisory & Contentious
We impart consultation on GI aspects pertaining to bilateral talks, the TRIPs agreement, long-term GI protection strategies, and GI seminars for parties that are interested.

In addition to delivering innovative solutions and advice on navigating the Indian legal system for long-term GI protection, our dedicated intellectual property lawyers offer their perspectives on the probabilities of success in challenging and shielding unregistered GIs in India.

Giving international clients advice on the registrability and safeguarding of GIs in India, including litigation strategy and protective measures.

Protection
Filing rectifications and disputes against trademarks that use geographical indications, defending GI applications versus oppositions. coordinating with watch institutions to continue to keep an eye on potential GI violations worldwide.

Advising clients on strategy  on how to pursue breaches In India, keep an eye out for both offline and online GI violations and GI border enforcement using customs recording.