Delhi High Court Denies Interim Relief to Peru in Geographical Indication Dispute with Chile Over “Pisco”

The Delhi High Court has declined interim relief to the Embassy of Peru in its geographical indication (GI) dispute with Chile over the liquor name “Pisco.”

The case concerns a long-running dispute between Peru and Chile over the right to use the name PISCO for their grape-based spirits. The petition pertains to a July 7 judgment that rejected Peru’s claim for exclusive rights. 

The court clarifies that Peru may still apply for GI protection, but the use of “Pisco” without geographic qualifiers is problematic given Chile’s usage.

[Embassy of Peru v Union of India]