GI Rectification
- Art Teacher
- London, UK
- 5-7 Hrs
We must have heard about the famous Mysore Silk, Kondapalli Toys or Sambalpuri Sarees but these products don’t just carry a name—they carry a legacy tied to a specific region. That’s the power of a Geographical Indication (GI). But what if there’s a mistake in the official GI records? A wrong name, outdated address, or even a factual error in the product description? That’s where GI Rectification steps in and help to rectify those errors. Think of it as the correction tool that keeps the GI Register clean, credible, and compliant. Under the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999, rectification allows you to fix errors or update information in your GI registration. Whether you’re the registered proprietor, an authorized user, or even an affected third party—you have the right to seek rectification.
- Application Form GI-5 (for rectification)
- Supporting documents (address proof, updated specifications, etc.)
- Power of Attorney (if filing via an agent)
- Original registration certificate (if changes affect it)
- Affidavit (if factual declaration is needed)
- Prescribed fee receipt
- Apply using Form GI-5 with complete documents and fee.
- Registrar Reviews the request for legal & technical validity.
- Public Notice may be issued if rectification affects third parties.
- Objection Handling (if any)—similar to a mini-trial.
- Order Issued—if approved, the GI Register is updated accordingly.
- New Certificate (if required) is issued.
FAQs
Only the registered proprietor, authorized user, or an aggrieved person may initiate rectification under the Act.
There is no strict time limit to file for rectification, but appeals against the Registrar's decisions must be made within three months.
The Registrar or Appellate Board/High Court can rectify the register on their own motion (suo moto) or upon application if an entry is found erroneous, including errors made by the Registrar.
Rectification may affect international recognition, as changes to the register can alter the legal status and protection of the GI in other WTO/TRIPS member countries, which rely on national registrations for protection frameworks.
Yes, but it requires substantial evidence and possibly government notifications or reports proving such change.