https://www.taxtmi.com/article/detailed?id=15892 Under Indian law festivals are excluded from Geographical Indication protection because the GI Act confines protection to goods whose quality or reputation is essentially attributable to a specific territory. However, festival-associated elements-original songs, choreography, pandal designs, sculptures, promotional materials and audio visual recordings-may be protected by copyright, while event names, logos, taglines and merchandising can receive trademark protection when used commercially; UNESCO recognition provides preservation and cultural acknowledgement but creates no proprietary rights. en-us Tue, 17 Feb 2026 07:30:37 +0530 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 07:30:37 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/article/detailed?id=15892 Under Indian law festivals are excluded from Geographical Indication protection because the GI Act confines protection to goods whose quality or reputation is essentially attributable to a specific territory. However, festival-associated elements-original songs, choreography, pandal designs, sculptures, promotional materials and audio visual recordings-may be protected by copyright, while event names, logos, taglines and merchandising can receive trademark protection when used commercially; UNESCO recognition provides preservation and cultural acknowledgement but creates no proprietary rights. Articles Other Topics Tue, 17 Feb 2026 07:30:37 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/article/detailed?id=15892