Discussion on the Comparative Analysis between the EU and Georgian Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement Legislations
Within the EU Georgia Intellectual Property Project (EUGIPP), a consultation meeting took place between Georgian enforcement authorities and an expert working on development of the system of intellectual property rights enforcement in Georgia.
Within the Electronic Commerce Reform Amendments are Planned to the Law of Georgia “On Copyright and Related Rights”
Anticipated amendments to the Law “On Copyright and Related Rights” were discussed at the meeting held within the “ReforMeter” project. “ReforMeter” is a project of the ISET Policy Institute, supported by the USAID Economic Governance Program, which is aimed at successful implementation of the electronic commerce reform in Georgia.
Sakpatenti Awarded the Third Place Winning Team of the Millennium Innovation Competition
Design of a Low Voltage Operating Air Ionizer Using Carbon Nanofibers, Smart Costume and Robot Teacher are the winning projects of the Millennium Innovation Award 2021.
Sakpatenti participated in the Millennium Innovation Award ceremony, which was opened ceremony, which was opened by Mr. Shalva Papuashvili, the Chairman of the Parliament of Georgia, Mr. Mikheil Chkhenkeli, Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, and H.E. Kelly Degnan, U.S. Ambassador to Georgia.
Announcement
Sakpatenti Summarized the Year 2021
Ms. Manana Pruidze, Acting Chairperson of the National Intellectual Property Centre of Georgia Sakpatenti, together with Deputy Chairpersons Ms. Nino Chikovani and Mr. Beka Dochviri, summarized the year 2021 and informed patent attorneys about the future plans. This information is disseminated by Sakpatenti.
TSU Practical Law Clinic in Intellectual Property Law
Students of the Master’s degree of the Legal Faculty of Tbilisi State University (TSU) are passing special training in the intellectual property field within the cooperation of Sakpatenti and TSU. The training is aimed to develop in students the skills of practical use of IP knowledge.
“Kheta Tangerine” was Granted the Status of a Geographical Indication
The distinctiveness of tangerine produced in Khobi Municipality was confirmed by the state. “Kheta Tangerine” was added to the State Registry of geographical indications. An application requesting registration was filed with the National Intellectual Property Centre of Georgia – Sakpatenti by the association “Kheta Tangerine”.
“Mukhuri Honey” – A New Geographical Indication
A new geographical indication – “Mukhuri Honey” was added to the State Registry of geographical indications protected in Georgia. Henceforth Mukhuri Honey made of nectar of flowers of the Mukhuri (Khobistskali) Gorge of Chkhorotsku Municipality with its distinctive taste and aroma will be recognized at the state level.
Cooperation between CLDP and Sakpatenti Continues to Strengthen the Intellectual Property System
A meeting between the representatives of the Commercial Law Development Program (CLDP), Office of the General Counsel of the U.S. Department of Commerce and Sakpatenti management took place at the National Intellectual Property Centre of Georgia. During the meeting the CLDP representatives highlighted the fruitful cooperation and partnership with Sakpatenti over the years as well as the achieved results.
Meeting of the EU-Georgia Association Committee in Trade Configuration Took Place
Acting Chairperson of Sakpatenti Ms. Manana Pruidze and Deputy Chairperson Ms. Nino Chikovani participated in the 7th Meeting of the EU-Georgia Association Committee in Trade Configuration.
