First course of Intellectual Property law

First course of Intellectual Property law has just started at IP academy. The academy has been established on the basis of Sakpatenti. Firsts certificated IP academy lawyers will be from “Legal Assistance and Public Involvement Municipal Center” of Tbilisi City Hall and LEPL Legal Aid. Aim of the course is to extend knowledge of the lawyers in Intellectual property law. The course is conducted in the framework of the signed memorandum of understanding between above mentioned entities and national intellectual property center of Georgia. The course is 26 hours long; it is delivered two times a week for 2 hours long sessions. The course is delivered by the management of Sakpatenti. Raising public awareness in Intellectual property is the obligation of Georgia under the “Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement” between European Union and Georgia.