Training on trademarks was held for representatives
of the National Agency of Public Registry. The aim of the training was to share experience
with representatives of the
Public Register about the registration procedures of trademarks, including
legal protection of trade names and trademarks.
At
the meeting, held in the distance mode, Ms. Manana Pruidze, Acting Chairperson
of Sakpatenti, discussed the objectives of the training and expressed hope that
the theoretical and practical knowledge gained at the training will assist
representatives of the National Agency of Public Registry in implementation of
the registration procedures related to trade names.
The
training was led by Ms. Mariam Kepuladze, Head of the Division of Trademarks and Geographical Indications of Sakpatenti, who provided
an overview of intellectual property subject-matter types - trademarks,
interrelation of trade names and trademarks and introduced to the staff members
of the National Agency of Public Registry procedures of trademark
registration. Based on practical examples, the criteria of determination of
similarity of trademarks and search functions were discussed.
Sakpatenti Training Centre systematically implements
trainings tailored to the needs for various target groups, representatives of
the public and private sector, which facilitates raising awareness and deepening
knowledge in the intellectual property field.