The Guidelines for Uniform Examination Practice of Trademark Applications have been Developed – Consideration of the Document is Ongoing Right Now
Specialists are finishing work for the development of the “Trade Mark Guidelines”. A trademark is a sign that can be represented graphically and is capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one undertaking from the goods or services of another undertaking. In Georgia trademark registration is carried out by the National Intellectual Property Center of Georgia – Sakpatenti
“Chacha House” was Named as the Best Company Producing the Geographical Indication Product “Chacha” in 2022
The traditional “Chacha Festival”, supported by the National Intellectual Property Centre of Georgia – Sakpatenti, after a two-year interval was renewed. Today, an exhibition and tasting of products protected by geographical indication “Chacha”, produced by farmers, peasants, small cellars and companies of the eight municipalities of Kakheti Region was held in Telavi.
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).
