Trademark And Geographical Indications: An Analytical Overview Of The Collision Of Rights & Use Of Alternative Remedies For Redressal
- IJLLR Journal
- Apr 26
- 1 min read
Updated: Apr 27
Aumkaar Prashant Sandhyaa Sane, LL.M., University School of Law and Legal Studies, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi
ABSTRACT
Trademarks and geographical indications (GIs) often come into conflict due to their overlapping functions in intellectual property law. While trademarks help businesses establish a distinct brand identity, GIs are meant to protect the cultural and regional significance of certain products.
Countries handle these conflicts in different ways, using legal agreements like TRIPS and case studies from India and the European Union. One major issue is making sure consumers are not misled while still allowing businesses to grow and protecting the uniqueness of products tied to specific places. This paper examines real legal disputes and ongoing discussions to understand whether trademarks and GIs can work together without causing unfair advantages or harming cultural traditions.
Keywords: Intellectual Property Law, Trademarks, Geographical Indications (GIs), Legal Conflict, TRIPS Agreement
