One of the components implemented within the EU-Georgia Intellectual Property Project (EUGIPP) - “Creativity and IP in Georgian Schools” has met to all the components of the successful project and received the highest grade.
The final event was opened by Mr. Christian Archambeau, Executive Director of European Union Intellectual Property Office together with Mr. Mindia Davitadze, Chairman of Sakpatenti, Mr. Catalin Gherman- Deputy Head of Cooperation, EU Delegation to Georgia, Ms. Ekaterine Dgebuadze- Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, Mr. Irakli Nadareishvili- Deputy Minister of economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia.
The readiness to further continue the project but this time on a larger scale including all municipality schools was announced at the event. It will play the significant role in the development of country economy of Georgia in the long run.
Meeting of Sakpatenti Chairman Mr. Mindia Davitadze and CEO of the European Business Association Mr. David Lawrence Lee took place at the Head Office of Sakpatenti. The parties discussed future cooperation plans and perspectives.
The issue of joint projects development with respect to raising awareness on intellectual property issues in Georgia and capacity building of Sakpatenti staff members was highlighted at the meeting.
European Business Association (EBA) represents an organization in Georgia which is mainly focused on development of regions and small and medium enterprises. Mission of the Association is to advocate for European Businesses in Georgia and to facilitate the development of trade and investment between Georgia and Europe.
On May 17, 2021, the 44th Session of the Standing Committee on the Law of Trademarks, Industrial Designs and Geographical Indications (SCT) was opened, during which the Special Representative of Georgia, Mrs. Ketevan Kiladze addressed the session.
At the meeting, Mrs.Ketevan Kiladze touched upon the issues related to the protection of designs, geographical indications and trademarks and stressed the importance of future activities and addressing the objectives faced by the Committee.
Purpose of the work of the Committee is to develop mechanisms regarding trademarks, designs and geographical indications which will ensure their more efficient protection. To attain this objective it is especially important to approximate positions of WIPO member states and achieve final agreement with respect to the current issues.
Sakpatenti Chairman Mr. Mindia Davitadze and Ambassador of France to Georgia Mr. Diego Colas discussed cooperation plans and development of joint projects at the meeting held at Sakpatenti Head Office.
“Sharing experience of France is highly important for the development of the geographical indications system in the country and its approximation with the European standards”, - Mr. Mindia Davitadze noted during his conversation with the Ambassador.
At present the EU-funded Twinning Project is ongoing, the main objective of which is to facilitate the development of the GI system and its harmonization with the European Union standards. The project is implemented in cooperation with the consortium of France and Italy.
“Innovative, modern and stable economy is based on the strong intellectual property system. We are ready to cooperate with our strategic partner - Sakpatenti”, - Mr. Diego Colas stated at the meeting.
Training on the issues of sexual harassment was held for Sakpatenti staff members with the support of the UN Women, Administration of the Government of Georgia and the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Creation and maintaining of comfortable workplace for employees is one of the priorities for the Center.
Chairman of the National Intellectual Property Centre of Georgia - Sakpatenti, Mr. Mindia Davitadze, signed the certificate of registration of “Qvevri” as a geographical indication, which was handed over to the Minister of Environmental Protection and Agriculture, Mr. Levan Davitashvili in solemn ceremony organized at the National Wine Museum.
“Qvevri” is the first non-agricultural product, which was added to the State Registry of Geographical Indications. Its registration as a geographical indication once again proves its special link with the history, culture and identity of our country, which will facilitate promotion of Georgian wine on international markets.
It is noteworthy that in 2013 the traditional Qvevri wine-making method was approved by UNESCO with the status of intangible cultural heritage, which indicates the uniqueness of this method and is a message to the whole world that wine is an inseparable part of ancient Georgian culture.
Sakpatenti Chairman Mr. Mindia Davitadze and Director of the High School of Justice Mr. Vano Bolkvadze discussed the issue of strengthening the judicial system in the field of intellectual property at the introductory meeting held at the House of Justice.
“In order to strengthen the intellectual property system in the country it is important to bolster capacities of the professionals in the field, including judiciary, as the judicial system is a major cornerstone which facilitates successful integration of the given area into the global system”, - Sakpatenti Chairman Mr. Mindia Davitadze noted at the meeting.
Sakpatenti Chairman visited the Embassy of Israel. At the introductory meeting, Mr. Ran Gidor, Ambassador of Israel to Georgia, and Mr. Mindia Davitadze, Chairman of Sakpatenti, discussed the fields of future cooperation and explored the possibilities of initiating joint projects. At the meeting Mr. Mindia Davitadze expressed concern over the developments in Israel and hope that the situation in the region will be improved soon and the population will be able to live together in the peaceful and stable environment.
The Ambassador of the Republic of Italy to Georgia, H.E. Enrico Valvo, was hosted at the Intellectual Property Center. During the meeting the Chairman of the Center, Mr. Mindia Davitadze, introduced the activities of Sakpatenti and ongoing projects to the diplomat and expressed willingness to cooperate with the Italian Patent and Trademark Office.
Working meeting on the issues of geographical indications rights enforcement and market control is being held for representatives of the Prosecutor’s Office of Georgia, the Investigation Service of the Ministry of Finance and the Revenue Service. Training aims to facilitate capacity building of enforcement offices to introduce theoretical and practical aspects of investigation, monitoring and inspection measures for geographical indications rights enforcement