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State control, authorization and certification of geographical indications were among the issues discussed during the training organized by Sakpatenti and the European Union. The event took place within the Twinning Project on “Establishing Efficient Protection and Control System of Geographical Indications (GIs) in Georgia”.
At the training attention was focused on the role, functions and activities of particular offices and control bodies. The participants received information on the experience and knowledge of the European Union in the direction of protection of geographical indications. They also were familiarized with the mechanisms that will enhance the geographical indications system in Georgia, will ensure capacity building and deepen the knowledge in the given area.
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.
