“Copyright Online” was One of the Topics Discussed at the Georgian Internet Governance 8th Forum

Representatives of the public, private and non-governmental sectors gathered at the annual Forum “Georgian Internet Governance” to discuss the challenges existing on the Internet. The event, held in the format of public consultations and dialogue, was organized by the Small and Medium Telecom Operators Association of Georgia (TOA). The agenda included the topic of protection of copyright on the Internet. Ms. Manana Pruidze, Deputy Chairperson of Sakpatenti, was invited to participate in the discussion. The four-day Forum took place at the Technopark. It was hosted by the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia, the National Communications Commission of Georgia and the Internet Society of Georgia (ISOC-Georgia).

Chairman of Sakpatenti Awarded the Winning Team of Competition “Leonardo da Vinci”

The annual Competition “Leonardo da Vinci”, aimed to popularize science, to enhance interest in innovations and technology, is completed. The competition serves to stimulate the development of creative thinking, research and practical skills among pupils. The event is organized by Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation. From the foundation of the competition, Sakpatenti is its active supporter. A representative of the IP Centre is a constant member of the Competition Commission, assessing the projects submitted by young inventors according to the patentability criteria: novelty, inventive step and industrial applicability. In the process of granting a patent for any invention, Sakpatenti is guided exactly by these criteria established by the legislation of Georgia.

Two-Day Seminar is Held in Borjomi with Participation of European and Georgian Judges

To share practice of European courts in the field of intellectual property protection, a two-day seminar is held in Borjomi with the participation of European and Georgian judges. Mr. Soso Giorgadze, Chairman of the National Intellectual Property Center of Georgia – Sakpatenti, is attending the event in Hotel Crown Plaza.

In the seminar, organized by Sakpatenti and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), 11 judges are participating from Georgia.  Reférendaires and judges of the General Court of the European Union (GCEU), the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), the Commercial Court of Liege (Belgium) and members of the EUIPO’s Boards of Appeal (BOA) will share best practices with the Georgian judges.  

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.