1. 27: carpets, rugs, mats and matting, linoleum and other materials for covering existing floors;These classes are categorized as follows: 24: Textiles and textile goods, not included in other classes, bed and table covers. 25: Clothing, footwear, headgear
2. At the multilateral level, considering the long-drawn deadlock over the issue of 'extension', it seems highly unlikely that the debate will actually be resolved some time in the near future. However, given the quid�pro�quo nature of WTO negotiations, even if an agreement is ultimately reached in favour of the 'extension', it is most likely to be in exchange for concessions to be granted elsewhere. Hence, it is extremely important for India to weigh the costs and benefits of GI protection in general and the 'extension' of Article 23, in particular. Given the scarcity of research-based inputs in this regard, there is not much clarity on these issues till now. Hence, rather than pushing too hard for the 'extension' at the WTO, a more prudent approach on part of India would be to 'go slow'. Meanwhile, the country should explore further the economic and socio-economic benefits and costs of GI protection on the basis of rigorous empirical research. This would enable India to adopt a more informed negotiating stance on the issue of 'extension' at the WTO. References Addor;Geographical Indications beyond Wines and Spirits: A Roadmap for a Better Protection for Geographical Indications in the WTO TRIPS Agreement,2002
3. Emerging Issues for Geographical Indication Branding Strategies;Sanjeev Agarwal;MATRIC Research Paper 05-MRP 9,2005