National Intellectual Property Center of Georgia - SAKPATENTIDeputy Chairperson
Sep. 2014 - Dec. 2020Tbilisi, GeorgiaManaged a staff of 110 and coordinated activities and overall performance of five departments and Chamber of Appeals, by planning and executing Sakpatenti’ action plan.
▪ Coordinated drafting amendments to Georgian IP legislation, accession to International Treaties, negotiation of bilateral and multilateral agreements.
▪ Successfully negotiated IP chapter in Georgia-China FTA, EFTA-Georgia FTA, Validation Agreement with EPO, bilateral agreements on protection of Geographical Indications (GIs) with third countries.
▪ Served as member of GI subcommittee under Georgia – EU FTA and coordinated registration and enforcement of Georgian GIs abroad.
▪ Represented Georgia at international organizations, economic commissions, and managed cooperation with donor organizations.
▪ Coordinated launch of new e-filing system and Sakpatenti’ participation in various trade marks and design databases.
▪ Managed WIPO Academy Project and established IP Training Center at Sakpatenti.
▪ Facilitated establishment of IP Enforcement Coordination Council with participation of all stakeholders and coordinated its activities.
▪ Spoke at international and regional conferences, delivered lectures and trainings to various stakeholders, and as guest lecturer with Georgian Universities.