(i) is a citizen of India;

(ii) is not less than 21 years of age;

(iii) has passed the examination prescribed in rule 108 or is an Advocate within the meaning of the Advocates Act, 1961 (25 of 1961);

(iv) is a graduate of any university in India or possess an equivalent qualification; and

(v) is, considered by the Registrar as a fit and proper person to be registered as a Geographical Indications Agent.