Qazpatent’s training on the legal protection of geographical indications

On October 27, the National Institute of Intellectual Property of the Republic of Kazakhstan (Qazpatent) conducted a training on the legal protection of geographical indications and promotion of regional products for the finalists of the “One Village – One Product” project.

Deputy Director of Qazpatent Aidyn Artykova told regional manufacturers about the activities of the Qazpatent Institute and about such objects of intellectual rights as geographical indication, appellation of origin and trademark and about the benefits obtained by registering such objects for enterprises.

At the Qazpatent site, entrepreneurs asked more specific questions regarding legal protection and conditions for the formation of regional brands. The training was attended by such companies as Asyl Arman Kazakhstan LLP, whose products include herbal products, oils, teas, and Individual Entrepreneur AQTORE, whose products include camel milk products, kymyran, kurt, etc.

The “One Village – One Product” (OVOP) project is aimed at improving the quality of local products, creating local brands, and increasing the value of products on the market.