The Controller General for Patents Designs and Trademarks had launched the e-filing portal for filing of applications for registration of Geographical Indications. The digitalization of the filing process is a great initiative towards facilitating the Applicants and making the filing procedure more convenient. The Applicants can follow the link https://ipindiaonline. gov.in/eGIR for filing the applications for registration of a GI. The digital signatures registered for Trademarks, Designs and Patents filings can be used for the filing of GI also.
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