02/05/2020
Dear All,
This is a warning notice for everyone selling Alphonso / Hapus mangoes here.
As you know, Alphonso Mango has been granted the Geographical Indications status. Hence Alphonso is now a recognised intellectual property, and only authorised users are permitted sell mangoes calling them as Alphonso.
Any person, be it farmer, seller, processors, etc who is selling Alphonso / Hapus mangoes, or products, has to be compulsorily registered under the GI Act, with due authorisation from the registered proprietor of Alphonso.
Anyone who is not registered under the GI Act, but is selling Alphonso, will be liable for penal action, under Section 39 and Section 40 of the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act 1999, which has a provision of imprisonment up to 3 years, and fine upto Rs 2 lakh, as well as liable to pay compensation under the Intellectual Property Laws.
All those selling Alphonso / Hapus here are being monitored, and would soon start getting legal notices.
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/alphonso-growers-from-maharashtra-to-sue-sellers-of-fake-variety/articleshow/74234516.cms
Hence, all those who are not registered under Geographical Indications (GI) for Alphonso, are advised to delete their posts selling Alphonso. If not, you are advised to get registered for Alphonso GI, more details here https://alphonsogi.com/.
Failing either of the two steps will leave you open for legal action under the GI Act.
Admins of the group are also advised to kindly approve Alphonso related posts from people who are duly authorised and registered under the GI Act only, else the lawyers will pull you in too as abettors. ЁЯШК
Alphonso growers from Maharashtra have decided to file lawsuits against those trying to pass off mangoes from other regions of the country as fruits o