A Unique Mini Model of Georgian Products was Created for Sakpatenti
A specimen of decorative and applied art – a miniature model of products of geographical indications and appellations of origin – was added to the National Intellectual Property Center of Georgia – “Sakpatenti”. The mini model shows the mini versions of products of all, in total, 64 appellations registered at Sakpatenti. See the list: https://www.sakpatenti.gov.ge/ka/state_registry/

136 Trees, Flowers and Other Plants of 16 Species were Planted on Sakpatenti Territory
In order to arrange a green area in Sakpatenti yard and to create a comfortable, healthy environment for staff members, evergreen conifers and plants and flowers of other species were planted. Within the event, 136 seedlings of 16 species were planted, including: Lagerstroemia indica, Cupressus arizonica, Thuja occidentalis “Brabant”, Pinus mugo pumilio, Picea pungens Glauca, Thuja Rheingold, Loropetalum, Cornus kousa, Hibiscus, Hedera helix, Philadélphus, Thuja occidentalis “Globosa”, Thuja Golden Globe, Cineraria, Cupressus sempervirens var. horizontalis, Cupressus sempervirens “Pyramidalis”.

Sakpatenti Participated in the Anti-Scam Network Meeting Organized by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO)
The 9th Anti-Scam Network Meeting was held in Alicante, Spain, organized by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). Georgia as EU Candidate Country participated in the meeting held in Alicante for the first time. On behalf of the National Intellectual Property Center, Ms. Nino Chikovani, Deputy Chairperson of Sakpatenti, attended the event.
Staff Members of Sakpatenti are Passing Coaching in the Fields of Biotechnology-Pharmacy
Examiners of the European Patent Office (EPO) delivered coaching sessions in the fields of biotechnology and pharmacy for the staff members of the Chemistry-Medicine and Biology Division of the Department of Inventions and New Varieties and Breeds of Sakpatenti. The meeting was held in hybrid mode.
Digitization of Paper Archival Materials is Starting at Sakpatenti
An agreement was signed between Sakpatenti and the National Archives of Georgia, based on which the National Archives will provide archival services to Sakpatenti for the purpose of creating material and electronic archives of the Office.

The Parliament Adopted the Draft Law “On Patent Attorneys of Georgia” for the Third Reading
Today, the Parliament of Georgia adopted for the third reading the draft Law “On Patent Attorneys of Georgia”, which will regulate issues related to acquisition of patent attorneys qualification, registration and activity as well as issues of creation and functioning of the Association of Patent Attorneys.

Sakpatenti Representatives Participated in the Conference on Judicial Practice Organized by the European Union Intellectual Property Office
On April 29-30, the 5th IP Case Law Conference on Intellectual Property, organized by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), was held in Alicante, Spain. The event was attended by Ms. Tika Nebieridze, Deputy Chairperson of Sakpatenti, and Ms. Dea Tchitcinadze, Head, Division of Trademarks and Geographical Indications.
The Joint Project of Sakpatenti and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) on Supporting Tushetian Guda Producers is Completed
On April 30, the closing event of the joint project of the National Intellectual Property Center of Georgia – “Sakpatenti” and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) was held. The “Project on Collective Management, Branding and Commercialization of Selected Registered GI in Georgia” was a one-year project and was aimed to support the farmers, associations and entrepreneurs who produce unique Georgian products marked with geographical indications and appellations of origin.

Sakpatenti Participated in the Employment Forum of Kutaisi International University
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To Celebrate the World Intellectual Property Day, Sakpatenti Hosted Students from 13 Universities of Georgia
April 26 is the World Intellectual Property Day. On occasion of this date, Sakpatenti hosted students from 13 different universities at the Head Office in Mtskheta.
At the event, the Chairman of the office, Mr. Soso Giorgadze, spoke to the students about the role of the youth in the development of the intellectual property field. He noted that in the period of innovations and new technologies, intellectual property is an important investment, which, in fact, determines the progress and development of the country in all key directions, whether economy, industry, agriculture, science or culture. Arousing interest in intellectual property among the youth, informing them about the recent developments in this field and deepening knowledge are prerequisites for the development of this area and, accordingly, a possibility of further improvement and elaboration of the intellectual property protection system.

