NAMING THE TASTE: Game Of Culinary Heritage

A rose by any other name may smell as sweet. A dish by any other name would still taste as good. But would it still sell as well? There is a sense of nostalgia when it comes to flavours. A single bite can invoke the deepest of emotions. Relationships are built over shared plates of food. In a country as diverse as India where culinary traditions shift every few hundred kilometers, each state boasts its own distinctive flavors, recipes, and signature dishes. Can elements of such a rich and varied gastronomic landscape be protected legally? After all, recipes are not just instructions; they are stories, memories, and cultural heritage. Illustratively, trademarks could play a vital role in preserving cultural heritage and promoting local food businesses on a national and global scale.