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A cooperative of weavers in a district produces a handloom fabric. Under the GI Act, 1999, for the weavers to fall within the definition of 'producer' in relation to this fabric, which description applies?

The weavers are producers because, for handicraft or industrial goods, the Act defines a producer as a person who makes or manufactures the goods. Exploiting applies to natural goods, so it does not fit a handloom fabric.

  1. AA person who exploits the fabric as a natural good
  2. BA person who makes or manufactures the fabric as a handicraft or industrial goodCorrect
  3. CA person who only registers the fabric as a trade mark
  4. DA person who only acts as the Registrar's authorised officer

Explanation

For handicraft or industrial goods, the Act defines a producer as a person who makes or manufactures the goods, and the definition also covers those who trade or deal in such making. Exploitation relates to natural goods, so the first option is wrong.

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