The overall objective of this projectis to contribute to Georgia’s socio-economic development through a more effective use of Geographical Indications (GIs) and by the government providing better services to Georgian Intellectual Property (IP) users.
Since its independence in 1991, Georgia has embarked on a series of reforms and liberalization initiatives. It has been committed to open markets and stable economic growth, and further integration in world and regional markets has been a priority. To fulfill this commitment, Georgia became a member of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in 1991 and the World Trade Organization, and thus the TRIPS Agreement, in 2000.
GESIP will focus on developing the GI management and control system in Georgia. It will particularly support the development of institutional capacities in this regard. Parallel to that, the project will put its efforts on capacity building for GI producers and producers’ organizations and their effective involvement in managing their GIs. With regard to the cooperation with the Inventions and New Varieties and Breeds Department of Sakpatenti, it is expected that project interventions reinforce the capacities and quality of services that Sakpatenti offers to Georgian IP users and the public.
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