GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS PROSECUTION FLOW CHART

Approximately 3 Months

If applicant doesnot reply within

2 months

Within 4 months If allowed If dismissed

GI APPLICATION

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT BY THE REGISTRAR

EXAMINATION

ISSUANCE OF OFFICE ACTION

OBJECTION TO

ACCEPTANCE

APPLICATION REJECTED

DECISION OF THE

REGISTRAR ON THE REPLY

APPLICANT MAY APPEAL WITHIN 1 MONTH AGAINST SUCH DECISION.

PUBLICATION IN THE GIs JOURNAL

OPPOSITION

GI WILL BE REGISTEREDOPPOSITION PROCEEDINGS WILL COMMENCE.