Supreme Court Issues Notice In Embassy Of Peru's Plea Against Delhi HC Ruling On 'PISCO' GI

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice on the Embassy of Peru's special leave petition challenging the Delhi High Court judgment which declined Peru an exclusive standalone geographical indication (GI) for “PISCO” in India.The High Court held that the term has historically been associated with alcoholic beverages originating from both Peru and Chile, making exclusive protection likely to confuse consumers.The Supreme Court was hearing the Embassy of Peru's special leave petition challenging...

'Tale Of Two Countries': Delhi High Court Says Peru, Chile Both Linked To PISCO, Refuses Exclusive GI To Peru

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday affirmed that Peru cannot claim the exclusive, standalone “PISCO” geographical indication (GI) for its national spirit in India, holding that the name is historically associated with alcoholic beverages produced in both Peru and Chile and granting Peru sole rights would lead to consumer confusion. Calling the dispute a “Tale of Two Countries,” a Division Bench of Justice C. Hari Shankar and Justice Om Prakash Shukla was dealing with an appeal filed by the...