In a recent decision passed issued December 31, 2013, the Geographical Indications Registry has allowed six oppositions by Madhya Pradesh-based parties, namely Madhya Kshetra Basmati Growers Association, Narmada Cereals, Daawat Foods, SSA International, Madhya Kshetra Basmati Exporters Association and the State Govt. of Madhya Pradesh, to APEDA’s application for GI on Basmati (Application No. 145 in Class 30). APEDA’s application covered only the states of Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and parts of Uttar Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir....
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