Georgia

The National Intellectual Property Center of Georgia, known as Sakpatenti, is the official authority responsible for the protection and administration of intellectual property rights in Georgia. It operates under the Ministry of Justice and ensures that the rights of inventors, creators, and businesses are safeguarded in accordance with both national and international intellectual property laws. Sakpatenti manages patents, trademarks, and industrial designs, and has recently joined the Digital Access Service (DAS) electronic system managed by WIPO, which facilitates the electronic exchange of priority documents based on the Paris Convention 。The center also provides pre-diagnostic services to small and medium-sized enterprises to help them develop strategies and create intellectual property portfolios 。Sakpatenti plays a significant role in fostering innovation and creativity within the country by providing a legal framework for the protection of intellectual property rights.