USPTO Delivered Webinar Series to Raise Qualification of Sakpatenti Staff Members
Lawyers and judges of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) shared the USPTO practice on trademark and patent disputes with their Georgian counterparts. The webinars which took place in three series from October 5 to November 3, 2020, were organized within the Commercial Law Development Program (CLDP) of the United States Department of Commerce.
TSU Library Will Ensure Copyright Protection
Sakpatenti Training Centre has started training series tailored to needs. The first working meeting took place with the staff members of the National Scientific Library of Tbilisi State University. On October 29, 2020, the remote training was delivered for them on all significant issues related to copyright.
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.
