Free Online Courses of the European Patent Office (EPO) Now Available in Georgia

As a result of the successful cooperation between the National Intellectual Property Center of Georgia – Sakpatenti and the European Patent Office (EPO), a selection of self-paced online courses developed by the EPO Academy are now available on Sakpatenti’s official website.

This initiative provides individuals in Georgia with free access to high-quality educational resources in the field of innovation and patent law.

The catalogue features around 30 courses at beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, covering all major aspects of the patent system, including:

• patent application procedures 

• patentability assessment 

• patent information and data analysis 

• strategic IP management 

• patent litigation and dispute resolution 

Currently available in English, the courses combine theoretical content with video lectures, practical case studies, and self-assessment tools, ensuring that participants can effectively apply their knowledge in practice.

The courses are designed for a broad audience, including students, legal professionals, patent attorneys, innovators, researchers, and public sector representatives, including judges. They are open to anyone interested, with no prior requirements.

This initiative enhances access to intellectual property knowledge in Georgia and supports professional development, contributing to the strengthening of the country’s innovation ecosystem.

It has been implemented wihtin the 2025–2026 bilateral cooperation work plan between the EPO and Sakpatenti, with the aim of facilitating the effective integration of the European patent system and supporting the validation framework in Georgia.

Notably, the Validation Agreement between the Government of Georgia and the European Patent Organisation, signed on October 31, 2019, entered into force on January 15, 2024. This agreement marks an important step towards institutional and legal approximation. Under the validation system, European patent applications and validated European patents in Georgia have the same legal effect as national applications and patents under Georgian law.

To access the courses, please follow the link:https://www.sakpatenti.gov.ge/ka/page/294/