LegalGEFalsification and the sale of counterfeit products are serious economic crimes in Georgia, regulated by Article 197 of the Criminal Code. This article imposes liability for the manufacture, transporta
Brand ProtectionIntellectual Property protection at the customs border is the most effective preventive mechanism against counterfeit and pirated goods entering the country. The Customs Department of the Revenue Serv
Brand ProtectionTrademark Monitoring is a proactive service aimed at protecting your brand from the registration and use of similar or identical marks. Sakpatenti publishes hundreds of new applications every month. I
Trademark DisputesTrademark Infringement Litigation is an extreme but often necessary measure for brand protection. When counterfeit products appear on the market or a competitor uses a mark similar to yours to attract
Trademark DisputesTrademark Cancellation (or invalidation) is a procedure used to declare an already registered mark invalid or revoked. Unlike opposition, which occurs during the registration process, cancellation tar
Trademark DisputesTrademark Opposition is an administrative legal procedure that allows a rights holder to block the registration of a competitor's trademark before it is finalized. Under Georgian law, after Sakpatenti
Trademark RegistrationTrademark registration in the US is a crucial step for Georgian businesses exporting products or planning to operate in the American market. The US is one of the world's largest and most competitive m
Trademark RegistrationInternational Trademark Filing via the Madrid System (WIPO) is a strategic step for any company planning to expand business beyond Georgia. Intellectual property protection is territorial, meaning a b
Trademark RegistrationInternational Trademark Portfolio Management is a complex service designed for companies with global ambitions. When a business operates in multiple countries, it may have dozens or hundreds of regist
Trademark RegistrationFiling an application via the Madrid System is the most efficient way to protect your trademark in multiple countries simultaneously. Service #1214 focuses specifically on the technical and legal proc
Trademark RegistrationDomestic Trademark Filing involves protecting a brand specifically within the territory of Georgia. This is the first and essential step for any business operating in the Georgian market. Unlike inter
Trademark RegistrationEuropean Union Trademark (EUTM) registration is a unique opportunity for Georgian businesses to secure brand protection in all 27 EU member states with a single application. This service is ideal for
Trademark RegistrationGeorgian Trademark Registration is a service specifically designed for foreign companies and investors wishing to protect their global brand in the Georgian market. Georgia is a transit hub with a gro
Trademark RegistrationInternational Filing based on the Madrid Protocol is a service enabling companies to expand their brand protection geographically. This service is often confused with simple form-filling, but here the
Trademark RegistrationRegional Trademark Strategy is a consulting service that helps businesses plan brand protection in a specific geographic region (e.g., Caucasus, EU, CIS). Often, companies do not need global protectio
Trademark RegistrationTrademark Registration is the most critical step in protecting any business identity. This service involves the official registration of your logo, name, or slogan with the National Intellectual Prope
Trademark SearchTrademark Availability Search is a preventive measure that every business should take during the brand selection phase. Before spending money on marketing, logo design, or signage, it is essential to
Trademark SearchTrademark Clearance is a deeper and more complex version of a standard search. While a regular search checks if a similar mark is registered in the database, Clearance determines whether using the mar