Sakpatenti Participated in a Training Workshop Organized by the China National Intellectual Property Administration

Within the framework of the “Belt and Road” initiative, a Training Workshop on Intellectual Property, organized by the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA),was held in Chongqing, the People’s Republic of China. The aim of the event was to create such platform for exchanging information and experience, that would allow the participants to get acquainted with the issues related to the intellectual property policy, strategy and IP protection of China. From Georgia, Ms. Tika Nebieridze, Deputy Chairperson of the National Intellectual Property Center of Georgia – “Sakpatenti”, and Ms. Darejan Mtchedlidze, Head of the Trademarks, Geographical Indications and Design Department attended the event.

During the workshop, intellectual property sessions were held, where the participants presented the latest achievements of their countries regarding the development of the current legislation, policy development and protection in the IP field. Ms. Darejan Mtchedlidze delivered a presentation about the legislative amendments implemented in Georgia in recent years aimed at strengthening the mechanisms for protection of IP subject-matters and the future plans of Sakpatenti.

The agenda included visits to local organizations, among these, to the Chongqing Intellectual Property Office, the Seres Group Enterprise and the Chongqing University of Technology.

In the context of the Georgia-China cooperation in the field of intellectual property protection, the Letter of Intent signed between Sakpatenti and the China National Intellectual Property Administration on September 12, 2024, in Beijing is of particular importance, in which the readiness of the two countries is expressed to deepen cooperation for development of the systems of protection of geographical indications.