
108 Teachers were Trained in intellectual Property Teaching Methodology in 2022
The short-term training program intended for school teachers was completed at Sakpatenti Training Center. In the current year, 108 teachers from 28 schools passed the distance course on “Intellectual Property Teaching Methodology” within the program. The activity was organized by Sakpatenti and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO).

The Role of Universities in the Development of Innovation Ecosystem is the Topic of Innovative Business Forum
Ms. Manana Pruidze, Deputy Chairperson of Sakpatenti, and Mr. Merab Kutsia, Head of Department of Inventions and New Varieties and Breeds, Sakpatenti, are participating in the first international Innovative Business Forum in Georgia. The event opened at Kutaisi International University (KIU) on October 26 and will continue for two days.
WIPO Director General Mr. Daren Tang Visited Sakpatenti
“World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) will remain a steadfast ally and partner as we work together to ensure that IP is a powerful catalyst of growth, development and opportunity across Georgia and beyond… we agreed to increase cooperation in a number of areas, including alternative dispute resolution and support in building practical IP skills of SMEs, students, startups, judges and female entrepreneurs.

Irakli Garibashvili, Prime Minister of Georgia Meets WIPO Director General
Priority directions of the productive cooperation existing between Georgia and World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), along with current and future projects were among the topics discussed today by Irakli Garibashvili, Prime Minister of Georgia and Daren Tang, Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).

Readout of the President’s Meeting with Daren Tang, Director General of WIPO
President Salome Zourabichvili met today with H.E. Daren Tang, Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization, currently visiting Georgia at the invitation of the President to participate in the conference dedicated to the 30th anniversary of Sakpatenti.

Mr. Daren Tang, Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Met with Mr. Mikheil Chkhenkeli, Minister of Education and Science of Georgia
Mr. Daren Tang, Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), is paying an official visit to Georgia. Within the meeting, Director General of WIPO had a meeting with Mr. Mikheil Chkhenkeli, Minister of Education and Science of Georgia. The parties discussed the issues of protection of intellectual property in the field of education and opportunities for deepening cooperation in this direction.

Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Met with Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia
Mr. Daren Tang, Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), is paying an official visit to Georgia. Within the visit, Mr. Daren Tang had a meeting with Mr. Levan Davitashvili, Vice Prime Minister, Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia, where parties discussed the importance of development of the intellectual property system in Georgia.
International Conference “The Role of IP Offices in the National Innovation Ecosystem” is Held in Georgia
On occasion of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the National Intellectual Property Center of Georgia “Sakpatenti”, the International Conference “The Role of IP Offices in the National Innovation Ecosystem” is held. The event is jointly organized by Sakpatenti, and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). The conference was opened by Mr. Daren Tang, Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).

Mr. Daren Tang Visited Georgia’s Innovation and Technology Agency (GITA)
Mr. Daren Tang, Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), is visiting Georgia for the first time. He will open the International Conference “The Role of IP Offices in the National Innovation Ecosystem”, dedicated to the 30th Anniversary of the establishment of the National Intellectual Property Center of Georgia – “Sakpatenti”.
Within the visit, Director General of WIPO Mr. Daren Tang visited Georgia’s Innovation and Technology Agency (GITA), where he met with its Chairman Mr. Avtandil Kasradze and familiarized with the GITA activity.

Visit of Mr. Daren Tang, Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), to Georgia
Today, Mr. Daren Tang, Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), will pay his first official visit to Georgia. On October 12, 2022, Mr. Tang will open the International Conference “The Role of IP Offices in the National Innovation Ecosystem”, dedicated to the 30th Anniversary of the establishment of the National Intellectual Property Center of Georgia – “Sakpatenti”.