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Both of these two are the types of trademarks in India. However, the key differences between the geographical indications and trademarks are
A single entity registers the trademark and can be licenced or assigned to any other manufacturer operating globally. GI are a sort of collective protection granted to a group of individuals who are manufacturers that belong to a particular location, basically the place of origin.
The common example for these two are Coca-cola, Marlboro, and Mercedes are trademarks that differentiate goods and services that belong to the respective companies. In contrast, Mysore Sandal Soap and Tequila Mexico help consumers identify the geographical origins of the products and services that make them different in public opinion.