September 13, 2026

Section 5 – Geographical Indications Act: Geographical Indications Registry and Offices

The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 — back to Table of Contents

Section 5. Geographical Indications Registry and offices thereof

This section establishes the Geographical Indications Registry. Its head office location is fixed by the Central Government through a Gazette notification, and branch offices may be set up at other places to make registration more accessible.

The Central Government may also define, by notification, the territorial limits within which each office of the Registry exercises its functions, and the Registry has its own official seal. The Geographical Indications Registry is headquartered at Chennai.