13 October 2020TrademarksMuireann Bolger

Pakistan opposes India’s bid for Basmati geographical indication

Pakistan plans to challenge India's claim for a geographical indication (GI) for Basmati rice in the EU, the latest source of conflict amid long-running tensions between the two countries.

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