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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A Greening Campaign was Held on the Sakpatenti Territory
Greening on the surrounding territory of the Sakpatenti Head Office in Mtskheta and caring for the ecosystem have already become a tradition. In order to renew the green spaces within Sakpatenti yard and create a healthy environment for staff members, a number of new decorative plants and various types of evergreen seedlings have been added to the territory around the Sakpatenti building.
Sakpatenti Participates in the 47th Session of the Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights (SCCR)
The 47th session of the Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights (SCCR) of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is currently taking place in Geneva, Switzerland.
The First Stage of the Qualification Examination of Patent Attorneys is Underway
For the first time since 2014, the qualification examination of patent attorneys is held in Georgia. Up to 50 persons registered for participation in the qualification examination to obtain the status of a patent attorney. I Stage of the examination – testing – was held today, and II Stage, which covers written examination, will be held in 2 weeks.
Sakpatenti and “OriGIn – Georgia” Participated in the Fifth Regional Consultation on Geographical Indications (GIs) in Europe and Central Asia
To promote sustainability of geographical indication systems in the region, the Fifth Regional Consultation on Geographical Indications (GIs) in Europe and Central Asia was held online. Mr. Darejan Mtchedlidze, Head of the Department of Trademarks, Geographical Indications and Design, Sakpatenti, and Ms. Sophio Sanikidze, Director of “OriGIn – Georgia”, participated in the meeting.
Joint WIPO-Sakpatenti Webinar on the System of International Protection of Inventions was Held
The National Webinar: “Understanding the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) System: National Webinar for Georgian Applicants” was held, organized by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in cooperation with the National Intellectual Property Center of Georgia – “Sakpatenti”.
Joint WIPO-Sakpatenti Webinar on the System of International Protection of Inventions will be Held
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in cooperation with the National Intellectual Property Center of Georgia – “Sakpatenti” is organizing a National Webinar: “Understanding the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) System: National Webinar for Georgian Applicants”.