Within the WIPO 61st General Assembly a Meeting of Mr. Christian Archambeau and Mr. Mindia Davitadze Took Place
An online meeting of the top officials of Sakpatenti and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) was held within the annual meetings of the Assemblies of the Member States of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) which took place in the hybrid format this year. Mr. Christian Archambeau, EUIPO Executive Director, and Mr. Mindia Davitadze, Sakpatenti Chairman, overviewed the ongoing projects under the Memorandum of Understanding, discussed latest developments in the offices and outlined future plans.
Sakpatenti is Improving Citizen Service Standards
The National Intellectual Property Centre of Georgia Sakpatenti has launched professional development of front office employees, which is aimed to increase effectiveness of Sakpatenti services related to registration of various intellectual property subject-matters, services rendered to customers with respect to patent applications and ensuring high quality of consultation and communication.
An Introductory Meeting of Mr. Mindia Davitadze and Mrs. Rena Lee Took Place within the WIPO 61st Assembly
The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) has a new Chief Executive. Sakpatenti Chairman Mr. Mindia Davitadze held the first remote meeting with his counterpart.
Mr. Sherif Saadallah: “The Intellectual Property Office of Georgia is a Model of an Efficient Cooperation”
Sakpatenti will be assisted by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Academy during the establishment of a high-quality system of intellectual property education. Support the Office was expressed during the remote meeting of Mr. Mindia Davitadze, Chairman of the Intellectual Property Office of Georgia, and Mr. Sherif Saadallah, Head of the Academy, held on October 7, 2020.
“Ninotsminda Honey” - a New Geographical Indication
After “Tenili”, “Meskhetian Chechili”, “Borjomi”, “Mitarbi” and “Akhalkalaki Potato”, a new geographical indication - “Ninotsminda Honey” from Samtskhe-Javakheti region was added to the State Registry of Geographical Indications. This means that the specific quality, features and reputation of this produc due to the geographical environment and human factors characteristic of Samtskhe-Javakheti region, are recognized on the state level.
Intellectual Property at Schools of Georgia will Train Teachers within EUGIPP
To develop relevant skills for teaching creativity and intellectual property concepts, 12 teachers of 6 public schools of Tbilisi, Rustavi and Gori will pass training within the EU-Georgia Intellectual Property Project (EUGIPP).
Mr. Mindia Davitadze Delivered a Statement on Behalf of Georgia at the WIPO General Assembly
The 61st Series of meetings of the Assemblies of the Member States of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is taking place in the hybrid mode this year. The delegation of Georgia, headed by Mr. Mindia Davitadze, Chairman of the National Intellectual Property Centre of Georgia Sakpatenti, is participating in the event remotely. Mr. Mindia Davitadze delivered a statement addressing Mr. Daren Tang, Director General-Elect of WIPO, Mr. Francis Gurry, Director General of WIPO, and delegations of the 193 member states of WIPO.
“Geographical Indications are an Additional Mechanism for the Development of Agriculture and Economy of the Country in General” - Mindia Davitadze
The International Training Course on Geographical Indications is held in the remote mode this year. The course, which is a part of the Professional Development Program (PDP) of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is administered by Sakpatenti for the fourth year.
Registration for DL101GE Begins
General Course on Intellectual Property (DL101GE) is relevant for people seeking a general knowledge of IP.
Trademark and Design Practice Papers - Sakpatenti Organizes a Seminar for Interested Parties
Today, patent attorneys, lawyers working in the intellectual property field and Sakpatenti staff members are familiarizing with the Practice Papers published by Sakpatenti. The main purpose of the seminar, organized within the EU-Georgia Intellectual Property Project (EUGIPP), is to increase transparency, legal certainty and predictability for applicants, examiners and any other interested parties regarding examination of trademark and design applications. The event was opened by Mr. Mindia Davitadze, Chairman of the National Intellectual Property Centre of Georgia Sakpatenti, and Mr. Catalin German, Deputy Head of Cooperation Section at the Delegation of the European Union to Georgia.
