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Mindia Davitadze: “Georgia’s Accession to EPO is One of the Main Priorities of Sakpatenti”
Mr. Mindia Davitadze, Chairman of the National Intellectual Property Centre of Georgia Sakpatenti, held a remote meeting with Mr. António Campinos, President of the European Patent Office (EPO). At the introductory meeting the heads of the Offices discussed the prospects of Georgia’s accession to the European Patent Organisation.
Peter Wiebler: “USAID is Ready to Continue Partnering with Sakpatenti”
Mr. Mindia Davitadze, the new Chairman of the National Intellectual Property Center of Georgia, hosted Peter Wiebler, USAID/Georgia Mission Director. An introductory meeting between Mr. Peter Wiebler and the Sakpatenti Chairman took place at the National Intellectual Property Center premises.
Work Quality Control at Sakpatenti will be Fulfilled by Internal Audit
To increase work effectiveness, productivity and efficient allocation of resources, a new control mechanism has been introduced into the National Intellectual Property Centre of Georgia Sakpatenti. As a result of the modifications implemented in the center’s structure, a few days ago the Internal Audit Department has been created and began its functioning. The department will carry out its activity independently and in full compliance with the principles of objectivity and confidentiality.
Rachan Ham and Gurjaani Peach will be registered as a Geographical Indication
The primary draft of specifications of Rachan Ham and Gurjaani Peach is ready and soon two new geographical indications will be added to the State Register. Within the EU Twinning Project, specifications of these two products were drafted by the experts engaged in the project, in cooperation with the local producers.
The Renewed Memorandum of Understanding between Sakpatenti and EUIPO will be Signed by the End of the Year
The introductory remote meeting took place between Mr. Mindia Davitadze, Sakpatenti Chairman, and Mr. Christian Archambeau, Executive Director of the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). The EUIPO Executive Director congratulated Mr. Mindia Davitadze on his appointment to the position of the Chairman. The parties discussed the cooperation of Sakpatenti and its strategic partner EUIPO and the progress of the joint projects.
Sakpatenti Re-Opened the Service Center for Citizens – It will be Possible to Receive Paper-based Applications again
The structural units of the National Intellectual Property Centre of Georgia Sakpatenti continue teleworking, except the structural units which provide services to citizens and carry out proceedings. Today, on June 8, 2020, the Service Centre resumed receiving citizens and applicants will be able to file applications directly at the office as well.
New Appellation of Origin “Akhoebi”
Sakpatenti issued a certificate of registration for appellation of origin “Akhoebi”. It is a special wine of dark red colour, with excellent, full, extravagant, velvet, harmonious taste and aroma. The application for registration was filed with the National Intellectual Property Centre of Georgia Sakpatenti by N(N)IP Kardenakhi Wine.
Mechanisms of Combatting Counterfeiting during Coronavirus Pandemic – Sakpatenti Hosted a Round Table
More than 50 members of the International Trademark Association (INTA) attended today the Virtual Round Table, organized by Sakpatenti and INTA, a dialogue on the intellectual property policy, which was devoted to discussion of the challenges and problems related with counterfeiting during the Coronavirus pandemic period and ways of their overcoming.
INTA Popular Two-Hour Discussion will be Hosted by Georgia
The Virtual Round Table, organized by the International Trademark Association (INTA) and Sakpatenti, will take place on May 28, 2020 at 16:00. The dialogue will be devoted to the results of the measures taken against counterfeiting in Georgia during the Coronavirus (Covid19) period and future prospects.
