Mr. Soso Giorgadze Met with the Economic Chief of the U.S. Embassy
Mr. Soso Giorgadze, Chairman of the National Intellectual Property Center of Georgia – “Sakpatenti”, hosted Ms. Diana Costa, Economic Chief of the Embassy of the United States of America, at the head office in Mtskheta.
The participants of the meeting spoke about the positive and fruitful cooperation between Sakpatenti and the U.S. Embassy over the years and discussed prospects for future cooperation. The Chairman of Sakpatenti focused attention on the results of the projects implemented with the participation of the U.S. side and expressed gratitude to the guests for their cooperation.
EPO Experts Shared with Sakpatenti Staff Practical Experience in the Field of Genetic Engineering
A two-day coaching was held at the National Intellectual Property Center of Georgia – “Sakpatenti”, aimed to deepen patent examination practice of inventions based on the CRISPR (Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats) technology and sharing international experience. The coaching was conducted in hybrid format. The session was attended by the staff members of the Chemistry-Medicine and Biology Division, Department of Inventions and New Varieties and Breeds, Sakpatenti.
Sakpatenti Introduces an Updated Electronic System for the Payment of Service Fees
Starting from March 2, an updated electronic system for payment of service fees will be launched at the National Intellectual Property Center of Georgia – “Sakpatenti”. The new system offers users a faster, simpler and more efficient process of making payments. The office aims to develop user-oriented services and to simplify administrative procedures.
Professor Diogo Costa Cunha from the University of Strasbourg will Deliver will Deliver a Lecture Course on Intellectual Property Commercialization at KIU
Within the joint International Master’s Program of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Kutaisi International University (KIU) and the National Intellectual Property Center of Georgia – “Sakpatenti”, Professor Diogo Costa Cunha from the Center for International Intellectual Property Studies (CEIPI), the University of Strasbourg, co-author of the Master’s Program and WIPO’s invited expert, will deliver a Lecture Course on “Intellectual Property Commercialization and Technology Transfer” at KIU.
4-Day Training on the International Quality Management Standard ISO 9001:2015 was Held at Sakpatenti
A four-day training on “ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Standard and Definition of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)” was held at the Mtskheta head office of the National Intellectual Property Center of Georgia – “Sakpatenti” for its staff members.
Mr. Soso Giorgadze Handed over Methodical Manuals and Guidelines Printed at Sakpatenti Printing facility to Batumi Kindergartens
Mr. Soso Giorgadze, Chairman of the National Intellectual Property Center of Georgia – “Sakpatenti”, visited Batumi Kindergarten №14, where he met with Ms. Dali Putkaradze, Director of Batumi Kindergartens Union, and coordinators of educational programs of Batumi kindergartens
Sakpatenti has been Granted Access to the Search Tool of the European Patent Office
The National Intellectual Property Center of Georgia – “Sakpatenti” has been granted access to the modern patent search tool of the European Patent Office (EPO) – ANSERA-based SEARCH (AbS), which was implemented within the framework of the biennial (2025-2026) joint Action Plan of Sakpatenti and the EPO.
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has announced the Global Awards 2026
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has officially announced the Global Awards 2026. The competition aims to celebrate startups, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that use various intellectual property assets to achieve success.
2025 Qualification Examinations for Patent Attorneys of Georgia – Statistical Overview
By Order No. 327 dated 29 September 2025, the Chairperson of the National Intellectual Property Center of Georgia (“Sakpatenti”) appointed the first qualification examinations for patent attorneys of Georgia in the general and trademark specializations.
During the registration period for the examination – from 1 October to 14 November 2025, inclusive – a total of 47 applications were submitted: for the trademark specialization – 42, and for the general specialization – 5 applications. Due to non-compliance with the qualification requirements, 3 applications were rejected.
Accordingly, a total of 44 applicants successfully completed registration for both specializations. Prior to the examination, 2 applicants requested to cancel their registration for the examination, which was granted.
Sakpatenti Chairman Awards Certificates to Successful Patent Attorney Candidates of the Qualification Examination of Patent Attorneys
The qualification examination of patent attorneys was held in Georgia for the first time since 2014. Mr. Soso Giorgadze, Chairman of the National Intellectual Property Center of Georgia – “Sakpatenti”, officially handed over certificates to the successful candidates.
