PDP on Geographical Indications is being Held this year with a Renewed Format
Professional Development Program (PDP) on Geographical Indications of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and Sakpatenti has been opened today. Representatives of public agencies employed in the field of intellectual property will receive practical knowledge and skills on geographical indications system in remote mode until July 2, 2021. The event is organized by Sakpatenti Training Centre and WIPO Academy and in partnership with China National Intellectual Property Administration.
Roundtable Discussion was organized with Participation of Judges within the Framework of IP Enforcement Forum
Third day of IP Enforcement Forum in Georgia was devoted to judges and discussion of court cases related to infringements of intellectual property rights.
Technology Transfer in Georgia
Head of the Department of Inventions and New Varieties and Breeds of the National Intellectual Property Centre of Georgia Sakpatenti - Mr. Merab Kutsia participated in the event organized by Georgia’s Innovation & Technology Agency “Technology Transfer in Georgia”.
IP Enforcement Forum is being held in Georgia
The event is organized by Sakpatenti and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) within EU funded EU-Georgia Intellectual Property Project (EUGIPP).
Control Exertion on Geographical Indications and the Role of Competent Offices
State control, authorization and certification of geographical indications were among the issues discussed during the training organized by Sakpatenti and the European Union. The event took place within the Twinning Project on “Establishing Efficient Protection and Control System of Geographical Indications (GIs) in Georgia”.
At the training attention was focused on the role, functions and activities of particular offices and control bodies. The participants received information on the experience and knowledge of the European Union in the direction of protection of geographical indications. They also were familiarized with the mechanisms that will enhance the geographical indications system in Georgia, will ensure capacity building and deepen the knowledge in the given area.
“Creativity and IP in Georgian Schools” – among the list of successful projects
One of the components implemented within the EU-Georgia Intellectual Property Project (EUGIPP) - “Creativity and IP in Georgian Schools” has met to all the components of the successful project and received the highest grade.
The final event was opened by Mr. Christian Archambeau, Executive Director of European Union Intellectual Property Office together with Mr. Mindia Davitadze, Chairman of Sakpatenti, Mr. Catalin Gherman- Deputy Head of Cooperation, EU Delegation to Georgia, Ms. Ekaterine Dgebuadze- Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, Mr. Irakli Nadareishvili- Deputy Minister of economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia.
The readiness to further continue the project but this time on a larger scale including all municipality schools was announced at the event. It will play the significant role in the development of country economy of Georgia in the long run.
CEO of European Business Association (EBA) was Hosted at Sakpatenti
Meeting of Sakpatenti Chairman Mr. Mindia Davitadze and CEO of the European Business Association Mr. David Lawrence Lee took place at the Head Office of Sakpatenti. The parties discussed future cooperation plans and perspectives.
The issue of joint projects development with respect to raising awareness on intellectual property issues in Georgia and capacity building of Sakpatenti staff members was highlighted at the meeting.
European Business Association (EBA) represents an organization in Georgia which is mainly focused on development of regions and small and medium enterprises. Mission of the Association is to advocate for European Businesses in Georgia and to facilitate the development of trade and investment between Georgia and Europe.
On Behalf of the Central European and Baltic States (CEBS) Regional Group, Georgia Addressed the Session of the Standing Committee of the World Intellectual Property Organization
On May 17, 2021, the 44th Session of the Standing Committee on the Law of Trademarks, Industrial Designs and Geographical Indications (SCT) was opened, during which the Special Representative of Georgia, Mrs. Ketevan Kiladze addressed the session.
At the meeting, Mrs.Ketevan Kiladze touched upon the issues related to the protection of designs, geographical indications and trademarks and stressed the importance of future activities and addressing the objectives faced by the Committee.
Purpose of the work of the Committee is to develop mechanisms regarding trademarks, designs and geographical indications which will ensure their more efficient protection. To attain this objective it is especially important to approximate positions of WIPO member states and achieve final agreement with respect to the current issues.
Meeting between Ambassador of France and Sakpatenti Chairman Took Place at Sakpatenti
Sakpatenti Chairman Mr. Mindia Davitadze and Ambassador of France to Georgia Mr. Diego Colas discussed cooperation plans and development of joint projects at the meeting held at Sakpatenti Head Office.
“Sharing experience of France is highly important for the development of the geographical indications system in the country and its approximation with the European standards”, - Mr. Mindia Davitadze noted during his conversation with the Ambassador.
At present the EU-funded Twinning Project is ongoing, the main objective of which is to facilitate the development of the GI system and its harmonization with the European Union standards. The project is implemented in cooperation with the consortium of France and Italy.
“Innovative, modern and stable economy is based on the strong intellectual property system. We are ready to cooperate with our strategic partner - Sakpatenti”, - Mr. Diego Colas stated at the meeting.
Sexual Harassment Prevention and Response Mechanism is Introduced at Sakpatenti
Training on the issues of sexual harassment was held for Sakpatenti staff members with the support of the UN Women, Administration of the Government of Georgia and the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Creation and maintaining of comfortable workplace for employees is one of the priorities for the Center.
