Annual Technical Report on Trademark Information Activities in 2024 submitted by
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I. GENERAL OVERVIEW OF RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN TRADEMARK INFORMATION ACTIVITIES CARRIED OUT BY THE OFFICE
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In Georgia, relations related to the registration, protection, and use of trademarks, service marks, collective marks, and certification marks are regulated by the Law of Georgia on Trademarks.
The rules for filing applications for trademarks, service marks, collective marks, and certification marks, conducting examinations, appealing examination decisions, suspension, extension, termination, and restoration of procedural timeframes, as well as other procedures related to trademark registration, are defined by the Instruction on Filing and Registration Procedures of Trademarks.
Amendments to the Law of Georgia on Trademarks, adopted in 2023, entered into force on March 8, 2024. These changes were developed within the framework of the joint project “EUGIPP” between the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) and Georgia. As a result, legal protection mechanisms for trademarks were improved, and Georgian legislation was harmonized with EU law.
With the implementation of the amendments, trademark legislation in Georgia has been further refined and brought into closer alignment with EU standards. As a result of the changes, the timeframe for conducting trademark examinations has been reduced by one month, and the examination procedure has been simplified for both Sakpatenti examiners and applicants.
Notably, the powers of the Appeals Board—the dispute resolution body under Sakpatenti—have been expanded, which has had a positive impact on the efficient functioning of the trademark system.
An important innovation introduced into Georgian practice is the concept of certification marks. A new chapter was added to the law, regulating legal relations related to certification marks.
The amendments affected various aspects of trademark law. Specifically, under the new legislation, graphic representation of a trademark is no longer mandatory. This change allows applicants to register non-traditional trademarks. The amendments also revised the absolute and relative grounds for refusal of trademark registration.
Furthermore, under the new legislation, the rules for specifying the list of goods and services when filing a trademark application with Sakpatenti have been modified. The list of goods and services must now be clear and precise to allow for the exact and unambiguous determination of the scope of trademark protection.
II. SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES RELATED TO TRADEMARK INFORMATION CARRIED OUT BY THE OFFICE
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An application for trademark registration at the Legal Entity under Public Law – National Intellectual Property Center of Georgia, Sakpatenti, can be submitted either in physical (paper) form or electronically.
In case of electronic submission, a 20% discount is applied to the fees established by Georgian legislation, encouraging the use of the electronic filing system.
Electronic submission of applications is available at the following link:
https://online.sakpatenti.gov.ge/ka/app/login/
Information regarding trademark protection can be found in the "Trademark" section at:
https://www.sakpatenti.gov.ge/ka/page/120/
III. SOURCES OF TRADEMARK INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE OFFICE
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The Legal Entity under Public Law – National Intellectual Property Center of Georgia, Sakpatenti, publishes information on trademarks on its website at the following link:
https://www.sakpatenti.gov.ge/en/search_engine/search/3/
Additionally, the Official Bulletin of Industrial Property is issued electronically twice a month and is available at:
https://www.sakpatenti.gov.ge/en/publications/
IV. ICT SUPPORT TO SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES RELATED TO TRADEMARK INFORMATION CARRIED OUT BY THE OFFICE
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The Legal Entity under Public Law – National Intellectual Property Center of Georgia, Sakpatenti, has implemented an electronic case management system through which applications are received and processed.
In 2024, the upgrade of the electronic case management system was launched, covering all areas related to intellectual property. The update also includes changes to the payment system within the electronic platform.
The upgrade includes:
- Updating server operating systems and databases;
- Transitioning from physical servers to a virtual infrastructure;
- Migrating software platforms (Back-end and Front-end frameworks) to the latest technology versions;
- Enhancing the automation and integration of data exchange with international organizations;
- Strengthening the security system, including improved processes for registration and authorization;
- Adding a user-friendly and secure online payment module – enabling applicants to pay fees through various channels such as banks, internet banking, mobile banking, terminals, quick payment machines, and others, to improve the payment system;
- Implementing an intuitive and refined user interface;
- Optimizing the system and improving speed, ensuring a fast and efficient response to user requests.
The completed and planned technological upgrades will enhance user experience, enable the creation of a flexible and automated system, ensure compliance of intellectual property services with international standards, and strengthen data security.
V. PROMOTION ACTIVITIES AIMED TO SUPPORT USERS IN ACCESS AND EFFICIENT USE OF TRADEMARK INFORMATION
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Informational and promotional activities aimed at improving access to and the effective use of trademark-related information for users include the following:
The Department for Service Development and Citizen Services, a structural unit within the LEPL National Intellectual Property Center of Georgia – Sakpatenti, provides daily consultations to individuals interested in trademark-related issues. Interested parties can obtain information both online and in person at the office.
Sakpatenti’s Intellectual Property Education and Training Center consistently integrates trademark-related content into all educational activities and materials. For example, the general intellectual property course – DL101GE – has been available in the Georgian language since 2018 on the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Academy’s distance learning platform. The course includes a dedicated section on trademarks.
As of July 2025, a total of 3,790 individuals have registered for the course, more than 1,500 of whom have successfully completed it and received an internationally recognized certificate.
VI. INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION ACTIVITIES IN THE FIELD OF TRADEMARK INFORMATION
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Sakpatenti, on the one hand, has access to both paid and free international databases, and on the other hand, information on trademarks registered and protected in Georgia can also be accessed through the website of the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO).
VII. ACTIVITIES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF WIPO STANDARDS CONCERNING TRADEMARK INFORMATION
Note: For each Standard listed below, please enter one of the following values:
- "Implemented";
- "On implementation phase";
- "Planning to implement"; and
- "No plan to implement"
WIPO Standard ST.3: Two-letter codes for the representation of states, other entities and organizations
Implemented
WIPO Standard ST.13: Numbering of applications for IPRs
Implemented
WIPO Standard ST.60: Bibliographic data relating to marks
Implemented
WIPO Standard ST.61: The exchange of trademark legal status data
Implemented
WIPO Standard ST.63: Content and layout of trademark gazettes
Implemented
WIPO Standard ST.66: Processing of trademark information using XML
Implemented
WIPO Standard ST.67: Electronic management of the figurative elements of trademarks
Implemented
WIPO Standard ST.68: Electronic management of sound marks
Implemented
WIPO Standard ST.90: Recommendation for processing and communicating Intellectual Property data using Web APIs (Application Programming Interfaces)
No plan to implement
WIPO Standard ST.91: Recommendations on digital three-dimensional (3D) models and 3D images
No plan to implement
WIPO Standard ST.96: Processing of Industrial Property information using XML
No plan to implement
Other WIPO Standards Related to Trademarks
Note: Please list any other WIPO Standards related to trademarks (not mentioned above) that your Office or Organization has implemented, is currently in the process of implementing, or plans to implement in the future. For each Standard, please indicate the implementation status with an option: Implemented, On implementation Phase or Planning to Implement.