12th Session of the Advisory Committee on Enforcement of the World Intellectual Property Organization
On September 4 to 6, 2017, Sakpatenti participated in the Twelfth Session of the Advisory Committee on Enforcement of the World Intellectual Property Organization in Geneva, Switzerland.
Unauthorized Use of “Sulguni” and Georgian Wine “Kakheti” was Prevented in Poland and Latvia
LEPL National Intellectual Property Centre of Georgia Sakpatenti applied to the European Commission Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development and requested prevention of unauthorized use of the appellation of origin of Georgian wine “Kakheti” (Kakhuri) as well as the geographical indication of Georgian cheese “Sulguni”.
Memorandums of Understanding were Signed between National Intellectual Property Centre of Georgia Sakpatenti, Georgian Copyright Association and Tbilisi City Municipal Assembly
On August 2, 2017, within the Literature and Art Competition “Tbilisi”, Memorandums of Understanding were signed between National Intellectual Property Centre of Georgia Sakpatenti, Georgian Copyright Association and Tbilisi City Municipal Assembly.
Exhibition “Georgia – Cradle of Wine” Opened at the “Wine Civilization Centre”
On July 31, 2017, Exhibition “Georgia – Cradle of Wine” opened at the “Wine Civilization Centre” in Bordeaux, France. The great honor of opening the cycle of exhibitions on viticulture and winemaking is due to the centuries-old tradition of planting vineyards and viticulture in Georgia, as well as carried out state policy which has facilitated popularization and demonstration of Georgian wine on the international level. National Intellectual Property Centre of the Georgia Sakpatenti is a co-organizer of this significant event, and, within its competence, in cooperation with other state agencies, is actively involved in the process of organization of the event. Mrs. Sophio Mujiri, Deputy Chairperson of Sakpatenti and Mrs. Natia Popkhadze, Head of Public Relations and Mass Media Section, are attending the opening of the exhibition.
ELSA Summer School on IP Law Participants at Sakpatenti
On July 28, 2017, participants of European Law Students Association (ELSA) summer school visited Sakpatenti head office. Sakpatenti Chairman Mr. Nikoloz Gogilidze delivered a lecture on the activities and functions of the center. Summer school students attended the formal examination process and received information on the particularities of work at the center based on practical examples. At the end of the event, students were granted certificates of participation at ELSA Summer School on Intellectual Property Law.
ELSA Summer School on IP Law in Tbilisi
On July 24, 2017, the Summer School on Intellectual Property Law opened, organized by the European Law Students Association (ELSA) and Sakpatenti, during which 40 students from 14 European Union countries will attend a one-week academic study course on “Intellectual property Law”.
The State Intellectual Property Office of the People’s Republic of China’s ( SIPO) delegation headed by Deputy Commissioner Dr. He Zhimin, paid an official visit to Georgia
On July 20th 2017, in Batumi a meeting was held between Mr. Nikoloz Gogilidze, Chairman of National Intellectual Property Center of Georgia SAKPATENTI and Mr. He Zhimin, Deputy Commissioner of the State Intellectual Property Office of the People’s Republic of China ( SIPO).
International Conference “Georgia Against Counterfeiting and Piracy”
On 20 July, 2017, 3rd International Conference “Georgia Against Counterfeiting and Piracy” was opened in Batumi, aiming to enhance a dialog against counterfeiting between public and private sector, ensuring effective coordination amongst different agencies towards IPR enforcement mechanism and sharing experience of foreign countries.
Appellation of Origin of Georgian Mineral Water “Nabeghlavi” has been Registered in the People’s Republic of China
On July 13, 2017, the Trademark Office of the State Administration for Industry and Commerce of the People’s Republic of China (SAIC) registered the appellation of origin of Georgian mineral water “Nabeghlavi”.
Visit of Sakpatenti Delegation to EUIPO
Today, on July 10, 2017, a technical visit of Sakpatenti delegation started to Alicante (Spain). The visit is aimed at transition to the next stage of EUIPO and Sakpatenti electronic management system development and integration.
