FOOD | Nagaland gets patent rights for Naga King Chilli

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NEW DELHI Oct 26,2017: The Nagaland Government has finally won the patent rights for the "Naga King Chilli". The state has also been registered as the proprietor of the chilli with the government of India, according to the Geographical Indication Registry.

The "Certificate of Registration of Geographical Indication" was awarded on December 2, 2008 to the government of Nagaland, represented by secretary, department of horticulture and agriculture as the registered proprietor of the Naga Mircha falling in Class 31 Chilli with effect from August 22, 2007 under Registration No.109.

The Registration of Geographical Indication Certificate was awarded under section 16(1) or of authorised user under section (17) (3) (e) of the Geographical Indication of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999.
Parliamentary secretary, horticulture and cooperation, R Khing termed it as a milestone achievement which would pave way for the state to foray into the global market.
Khing further revealed that following the development, the department was trying to find contacts in countries like Bangladesh, United States and Mexico for establishing possible link for export of the produce known for its pungency and aroma.
Source:Times of India