Section 3: Signature of the applicant or of his agent

Q: What does Section 3 of The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Rules, 2002 (TGIGRPR) deal with?

Section 3 TGIGRPR pertains to "Signature of the applicant or of his agent". It is part of the The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Rules, 2002, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 3 of The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Rules, 2002 (TGIGRPR) governs signature of the applicant or of his agent. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 3 TGIGRPR still in force?

Yes, Section 3 of the The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Rules, 2002 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 3 TGIGRPR?

धारा 3 TGIGRPR is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 3 of the The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Rules, 2002. Section 3 of The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Rules, 2002 (TGIGRPR) governs signature of the applicant or of his agent. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 3 TGIGRPR?

Dhara 3 TGIGRPR is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 3 of the The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Rules, 2002. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 3 of The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Rules, 2002 (TGIGRPR) governs signature of the applicant or of his agent. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 3 of The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Rules, 2002?

Cite as: "Section 3, The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Rules, 2002 (TGIGRPR)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Rules, 2002, § 3 (India).

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THE GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS OF GOODS (REGISTRATION & PROTECTION) ACT, 1999

FORM GI-3

A

Application for the registration of an authorised user

Section 17(1), Rule 56(1)

Fee

: Rs.500/- (See entry No.3 (A) of the First Schedule)

(To be filed in triplicate accompanied by the agreement, if any, between the registered proprietor and the proposed authorised user or duly authenticated copy thereof, and other documents mentioned in rule 56 along with an affidavit setting forth particulars and statements required by rule 56 and with two copies of each of the aforesaid documents)

Application is hereby made by1________________who is (are) the registered proprietor(s) of the geographical indication2___________

registered in class_________ in respect of goods _________ and

____________being the proposed authorised user in Part B of the Register of the above mentioned registered geographical indication . A statement of case of hose the applicant claims to be producer is enclosed herewith. A copy of consent letter from the Registered Proprietor is enclosed/not enclosed.

All communications relating to this application may be sent to the following address inIndia:-

Dated this ...................... day of ....................... 20...........

3..............................................

Signature

B

Request for issuance of Registration Certificate as an authorised user

Section 16(2)17(3)(g), Rule 59(1)

Fee: Rs.100 (See entry No.3B of the First Schedule).

The Registrar is hereby requested under Section 17(3)(g)) read with rule 59(1) to issue the Authorised User Certificate in respect of application No. _________for the registered geographical indication _________under registered No .__________in Class __________in Part B of the Register.

Dated this ...........day of........20.....

1................................................

Signature

For instruction please see overleaf

THE GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS OF GOODS (REGISTRATION & PROTECTION) ACT, 1999

FORM GI-3

C

Renewal of registration of authorized user

Section 18(2), rule 60(1)

Fee: Rs.1000.00 (See entry No.3-C of the First Schedule)

I (or We)1............................hereby leave the prescribed fee of Rs........... for renewal of registration of the authorized user No................... in class ........ The notice of renewal of registration may be sent to the following address inIndia:-

Dated this ................. day of

......................20.

2.....................................................

Signature

Name of Signatory

(in Block Letters)

To

The Registrar of Geographical Indications,

The office of the Geographical Indications Registry.

1. Insert full name and address of the authorized user.

2. Signature of the authorized user or his agent.

3. State the name of the place of the appropriate office of the Geographical Indications Registry - See rule 4.

Note.- This form will be returned if it is filed more than six months before the expiration of the last registration.

To

The Registrar of Geographical Indications

The office of Geographical Indication Registry.

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