Khadi Mark Registration under Trademark Law: An Analysis

Author(s)	Ms. SHREYA SADHUKHAN, Ms. SAMRIDDHI MAJUMDER
Country	India
Abstract	Khadi mark is a Certification Mark specifically is a cultural mark protected under the trademark law. This paper is to provide the legal protection of khadi mark as well as the role of Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) regarding the registration and monitoring the use of the mark. Only the genuine hand spun and hand woven products are applicable for the protection as Khadi. The analysis focused on the legal framework of Trademark Act, 1999 and the role of KVIC in protecting, monitoring and licensing of Khadi. This paper mainly highlights the authenticity of Khadi, which carries national heritage as well as very helpful for sustainable development and its protection as a Khadi Mark under the trademark law and monitored by the KVIC for any kind of misusing.
Keywords	Khadi Mark, Trademark, Cultural Mark, Certification Mark, Intellectual Property Rights in India, Trademarks Act, 1999, Khadi and Village Industry, KVIC
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 3, May-June 2025
Published On	2025-05-24
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i03.45809
Short DOI	https://doi.org/g9mnzd

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