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.
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.
Mr. Soso Giorgadze Awarded the finalist team “Swish” of the Millennium Innovation Award 2025
The “Millennium Innovation Award” was held for the eleventh time this year. For many years, Sakpatenti has cooperated with the Millennium Foundation, serving as a constant and active supporter of the competition and being closely involved in the implementation of initiatives aimed at fostering innovation and the development of new technologies. Since the establishment of the Award in 2014, a representative of Sakpatenti Mr. Vasil Giorgadze, Head of the Mechanics and Physics Division of the Department of Inventions and New Varieties and Breeds, has been a permanent member of the jury. In addition, Sakpatenti has participated in the evaluation of competition projects and selection of the winning teams for the fifth consecutive year. Each year, Sakpatenti awards one of the finalist teams of the competition
Sakpatenti Awards the Selected Team of the Young Inventors and Researchers Competition “Leonardo da Vinci”
With the support and direct involvement of Sakpatenti, the Young Inventors and Researchers Competition “Leonardo da Vinci” was held for the fifteenth time this year. The Competition is also supported by the Ministry of Education, Science and Youth of Georgia. Since its establishment, “Leonardo da Vinci” has been organized by the Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation of Georgia.
A Memorandum of Cooperation was signed between Sakpatenti and the Art Palace of Georgia
In order to highlight the importance of protecting intellectual property and cultural heritage and to facilitate the creative potential of society, a Memorandum of Cooperation was signed between the National Intellectual Property Center of Georgia – “Sakpatenti” and the Art Palace of Georgia. The document was signed by Mr. Soso Giorgadze, Chairperson of Sakpatenti and Mr. George Kalandia, General Director of the Art Palace of Georgia.
Sakpatenti Participated in a Training Workshop Organized by the China National Intellectual Property Administration
Within the framework of the “Belt and Road” initiative, a Training Workshop on Intellectual Property, organized by the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA),was held in Chongqing, the People’s Republic of China. The aim of the event was to create such platform for exchanging information and experience, that would allow the participants to get acquainted with the issues related to the intellectual property policy, strategy and IP protection of China. From Georgia, Ms. Tika Nebieridze, Deputy Chairperson of the National Intellectual Property Center of Georgia – “Sakpatenti”, and Ms. Darejan Mtchedlidze, Head of the Trademarks, Geographical Indications and Design Department attended the event
Representative from the WIPO Academy Visits the Renovation of the Sakpatenti Training Center in Kutaisi
Mr. Victor Owade, Counsellor, Academic Institutions and Executive Program, World Intellectual Property (WIPO) Academy, visited the site to review the ongoing renovation of the Sakpatenti IP Education and Training Center in Kutaisi. Ms. Nino Chikovani, Deputy Chairperson of Sakpatenti, introduced to the visitor the details of the works related to the relocation of the Training Center.
The Representative of the World Intellectual Property Organization Visits Georgia on an Official Mission
Mr. Victor Owade, Counsellor for Academic Institutions and Executive Programs at the World Intellectual Property (WIPO) Academy, on an official visit to Georgia, visited Kutaisi International University (KIU) together with Mr. Soso Giorgadze, Chairman of Sakpatenti. During the meeting with Mr. Vakhtang Tsagareli, Acting Rector of the University, the parties discussed the progress of the joint Master’s Program “Intellectual Property, Innovation and Entrepreneurship” and strategies for its further development.
The Parliament Supported the Amendments to the Law of Georgia “On Copyright and Related Rights”
The Parliament of Georgia supported for the third reading the draft Law of Georgia on Amendments to the Law of Georgia “On Copyright and Related Rights”, prepared by the National Intellectual Property Center of Georgia – “Sakpatenti”. The amendments aim to strengthen mechanisms for copyright protection on the Internet and to align national legislation with international standards.
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