WIPO Lex, Member Profile, Georgia

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Main IP Laws (7 texts)

Title	Version	Dates	Subject Matter
Law No. 1795-IIS of February 5, 1999, on Trademarks	2024	Status as of : February 21, 2024 Adopted : February 5, 1999	Trademarks
Law No. 2112-IIS June 22, 1999, on Copyright and Neighboring Rights	2023	Status as of : December 15, 2023 Adopted : June 22, 1999	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Law No. 3493-XIIIms-Xmp of September 21, 2023, on Appellations of Origin and Geographical Indications of Goods	2023	Status as of : October 10, 2023 Adopted : September 21, 2023	Geographical Indications
Law No. 4066-RS of December 15, 2010, on the Protection of New Breeds of Animals and Varieties of Plants	2022	Status as of : October 5, 2022 Adopted : December 15, 2010	Plant Variety Protection
Law No. 1791 of February 5, 1999, on Patents	2018	Status as of : July 20, 2018 Adopted : February 5, 1999	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
Law No. 3030 of May 4, 2010, on Design	2017	Status as of : December 23, 2017 Adopted : May 4, 2010	Industrial Designs
Law No. 2110 of June 22, 1999, on Topographies of Integrated Circuits	1999	Status as of : September 1, 1999 Adopted : June 22, 1999	Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Laws/Regulations (38 texts)

Type of Text	Title	Version	Dates	Subject Matter
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Instruction on Procedures Related with Drafting and Filing Applications for Inventions and Utility Models and Granting a Patent (approved by Order No. 4 of December 14, 2011, and amended up to Order No. 01 of April 3, 2018)	2018	Entry into force : January 1, 2012 Adopted : December 14, 2011	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Order of the Chairman of the National Intellectual Property Center of Georgia-Sakpatenti No. 2 of August 8, 2018, on Amendments to the Instruction on Trademark Application and Registration Process approved by Order of the Chairman of Sakpatenti No. 5 of August 19, 2014	2018	Entry into force : August 10, 2018 Adopted : August 8, 2018	Trademarks IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Order of the Government of Georgia No. 5 of August 19, 2014, on Approval of the Instruction on Trademark Application and Registration Process (as amended by Order No. 2 of August 8, 2018)	2018	Entry into force : August 20, 2014 Adopted : August 19, 2014	Trademarks Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Resolution of the Government of Georgia No. 182 of July 3, 2010, on Approval of Fees for the Service Related to Patenting, Registration and Deposition of Intellectual Property Subject-Matters (as amended up to Resolution of the Government of Georgia No. 328 of June 6, 2018)	2018	Entry into force : July 6, 2010 Issued : July 3, 2010	Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Resolution of the Government of Georgia No. 328 of June 12, 2018, on Amendments to Resolution No. 182 of July 3, 2010, on Approval of Fees for the Service Related to Patenting, Registration and Deposition of Intellectual Property Subject-Matters	2018	Entry into force : June 19, 2018 Adopted : June 12, 2018	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Order of the Chairman of the National Intellectual Property Center of Georgia-Sakpatenti No. 1 of January 12, 2011, on Approval of the Statute on Patent Attorneys of Georgia (as amended up to Order No. 2 of October 19, 2017 of the Chairman of Sakpatenti)	2017	Entry into force : January 14, 2011 Adopted : January 12, 2011	IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Order of the Chairman of the National Intellectual Property Center of Georgia-Sakpatenti No. 2 of October 19, 2017, on Amendments to the Statute on Patent Attorneys of Georgia approved by Order of the Chairman of Sakpatenti No. 1 of January 12, 2011	2017	Entry into force : October 20, 2017 Adopted : October 19, 2017	IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Order of the Chairman of the National Intellectual Property Center of Georgia-Sakpatenti No. 1 of January 8, 2015, on Amendments to Order No. 1 of January 12, 2011 of the Chairman of Sakpatenti, on Approval of the Statute on Patent Attorneys of Georgia	2015	Issued : January 8, 2015	IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree of the President of Georgia No. 862 of September 19, 2012, on Amendments to Decree No. 88 of February 28, 2002, Regarding Measures Related to the Entry into Force of the Law of Georgia on Appellations of Origin of Goods and Geographical Indications	2012	Entry into force : September 19, 2012 Adopted : September 19, 2012	Geographical Indications IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree of the President of Georgia No. 88 of February 28, 2002, Regarding Measures Related to the Entry into Force of the Law of Georgia on Appellations of Origin of Goods and Geographical Indications (as amended up to Decree No. 895 of September 26, 2012)	2012	Entry into force : March 7, 2002 Issued : February 28, 2002	Trademarks Geographical Indications
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree of the President of Georgia No. 895 of September 26, 2012, on Amendments to Decree No. 88 of February 28, 2002, Regarding Measures Related to the Entry into Force of the Law of Georgia on Appellations of Origin of Goods and Geographical Indications	2012	Entry into force : September 27, 2012 Adopted : September 26, 2012	Geographical Indications IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Order of the Chairman of the National Intellectual Property Center of Georgia-Sakpatenti No. 1 of December 27, 2012, on Amendments to Order of the Chairman of Sakpatenti of No. 1 January 12, 2011, on Approval of the Statute on Patent Attorneys of Georgia	2012	Entry into force : December 28, 2012 Adopted : December 27, 2012	IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Order N° 02 of March 18, 2011 of the Chairman of the National Intellectual Property Center of Georgia-Sakpatenti, on Approval of the Regulation on the Chamber of Appeals of Sakpatenti	2011	Entry into force : March 22, 2011 Adopted : March 18, 2011	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Order of the Chairman of the National Intellectual Property Center of Georgia No. 3 of December 14, 2011, on Approval of the Instruction on Design Registration	2011	Entry into force : December 16, 2011 Adopted : December 14, 2011	Industrial Designs IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Resolution of the Government of Georgia No. 189 of April 21, 2011, on Amendments to Resolution No. 182 of July 3, 2010, on Approval of Fees for the Service Related to Patenting, Registration and Deposition of Intellectual Property Subject-Matters	2011	Entry into force : May 2, 2011 Issued : April 21, 2011	Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Resolution of the Government of Georgia No. 343 of September 7, 2011, on Amendments to Resolution No. 182 of July 3, 2010, on Approval of Fees for the Service Related to Patenting, Registration and Deposition of Intellectual Property Subject-Matters	2011	Entry into force : September 12, 2011 Adopted : September 7, 2011	Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks IP Regulatory Body Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Resolution of the Government of Georgia No. 215 of July 28, 2010, on Amendments to Resolution No. 182 of July 3, 2010, on Approval of Fees for the Service Related to Patenting, Registration and Deposition of Intellectual Property Subject-Matters	2010	Entry into force : August 2, 2010 Issued : July 28, 2010	Industrial Property
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Resolution of the Government of Georgia No. 262 of August 25, 2010, on Approval of the Instruction on Design Registration	2010		Industrial Designs IP Regulatory Body
Implementing Rules/Regulations	Decree of the President of Georgia No. 470 of November 6, 2002, on Amendments to Decree No. 88 of February 28, 2002, Regarding Measures Related to the Entry into Force of the Law of Georgia on Appellations of Origin of Goods and Geographical Indications	2002	Entry into force : November 14, 2002 Issued : November 6, 2002	Geographical Indications
IP-related Laws	Law of Georgia No. 1723-IIs of December 13, 2017, on Border Measures Related to Intellectual Property (as amended by Law No. 4912 of June 28, 2019)	2019	Entry into force : February 7, 2018 Adopted : December 13, 2017	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
IP-related Laws	Law of Georgia on Broadcasting	2004	Adopted : December 23, 2004	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
IP-related Laws	Law on Permission for Distribution of Agricultural Crop Varieties, Seeds and Planting Materials	1999	Entry into force : June 25, 1999 Adopted : June 25, 1999	Plant Variety Protection Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
IP-related Laws	Law of Georgia No. 1228-IIs of February 18, 1998, on Advertising	1998	Adopted : February 18, 1998	Trademarks Trade Names Competition
Framework Laws	Code of Civil Procedure of Georgia (as amended up to Law No. 5014 of September 20, 2019)	2020	Entry into force : December 31, 1997 Adopted : November 14, 1997	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other Industrial Property
Framework Laws	Constitution of Georgia	2020	Status as of : June 29, 2020 Adopted : August 24, 1995	Other
Framework Laws	General Administrative Code of Georgia (as amended up to Law No. 5011 of September 20, 2019)	2020	Entry into force : January 1, 2000 Adopted : June 25, 1999	Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Framework Laws	Code of Administrative Procedure of Georgia (as amended up to Law No. 5656 of December 20, 2019)	2019	Entry into force : January 1, 2000 Adopted : July 23, 1999	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Framework Laws	Code of Administrative Offences of Georgia	2002	Adopted : December 15, 1984	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Framework Laws	Code of Criminal Procedure	2002	Entry into force : May 15, 1999 Adopted : February 20, 1998	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Framework Laws	Law No. 1908-IIc of April 16, 1999, on Enforcement Procedure	2002	Entry into force : May 15, 1999 Adopted : April 16, 1999	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Framework Laws	Administrative Procedures Code of Georgia	2000	Entry into force : January 1, 2000 Adopted : July 23, 1999	Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
Framework Laws	Criminal Code	2000	Entry into force : June 1, 2000 Adopted : July 22, 1999	Patents (Inventions) Trademarks Geographical Indications Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Framework Laws	Civil Code of Georgia	1997	Entry into force : November 25, 1997 Adopted : June 26, 1997	Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Framework Laws	Law of Georgia on Private Arbitration	1997	Adopted : April 17, 1997	Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Other Texts	Law of Georgia No. 659 of April 17, 1996, on Medicines and Pharmaceutical Activities (as amended up to Law No. 3402 of September 5, 2018)	2018	Adopted : April 17, 1996	Patents (Inventions) Trademarks Trade Names Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
Other Texts	Law of Georgia No. 5664 of December 28, 2011, on Amendments to Certain Laws of Georgia	2012	Entry into force : January 12, 2012 Adopted : December 28, 2011	Geographical Indications
Other Texts	Law of Georgia No. 455-Ic of October 29, 1996, on State Secrets (as amended up to law No. 1276 of March 19, 1999)	1999	Adopted : October 29, 1996	Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Industrial Property
Other Texts	Law of Georgia No. 473-10 of November 12, 1996, on the Investment Activity Promotion and Guarantees	1996	Adopted : November 12, 1996	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Type of Text

Title

Version

Dates

Subject Matter

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Instruction on Procedures Related with Drafting and Filing Applications for Inventions and Utility Models and Granting a Patent (approved by Order No. 4 of December 14, 2011, and amended up to Order No. 01 of April 3, 2018)

2018

Entry into force :

January 1, 2012

Adopted :

December 14, 2011

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Order of the Chairman of the National Intellectual Property Center of Georgia-Sakpatenti No. 2 of August 8, 2018, on Amendments to the Instruction on Trademark Application and Registration Process approved by Order of the Chairman of Sakpatenti No. 5 of August 19, 2014

2018

Entry into force :

August 10, 2018

Adopted :

August 8, 2018

Trademarks

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Order of the Government of Georgia No. 5 of August 19, 2014, on Approval of the Instruction on Trademark Application and Registration Process (as amended by Order No. 2 of August 8, 2018)

2018

Entry into force :

August 20, 2014

Adopted :

August 19, 2014

Trademarks

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Resolution of the Government of Georgia No. 182 of July 3, 2010, on Approval of Fees for the Service Related to Patenting, Registration and Deposition of Intellectual Property Subject-Matters (as amended up to Resolution of the Government of Georgia No. 328 of June 6, 2018)

2018

Entry into force :

July 6, 2010

Issued :

July 3, 2010

Industrial Property

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Resolution of the Government of Georgia No. 328 of June 12, 2018, on Amendments to Resolution No. 182 of July 3, 2010, on Approval of Fees for the Service Related to Patenting, Registration and Deposition of Intellectual Property Subject-Matters

2018

Entry into force :

June 19, 2018

Adopted :

June 12, 2018

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Order of the Chairman of the National Intellectual Property Center of Georgia-Sakpatenti No. 1 of January 12, 2011, on Approval of the Statute on Patent Attorneys of Georgia (as amended up to Order No. 2 of October 19, 2017 of the Chairman of Sakpatenti)

2017

Entry into force :

January 14, 2011

Adopted :

January 12, 2011

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Order of the Chairman of the National Intellectual Property Center of Georgia-Sakpatenti No. 2 of October 19, 2017, on Amendments to the Statute on Patent Attorneys of Georgia approved by Order of the Chairman of Sakpatenti No. 1 of January 12, 2011

2017

Entry into force :

October 20, 2017

Adopted :

October 19, 2017

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Order of the Chairman of the National Intellectual Property Center of Georgia-Sakpatenti No. 1 of January 8, 2015, on Amendments to Order No. 1 of January 12, 2011 of the Chairman of Sakpatenti, on Approval of the Statute on Patent Attorneys of Georgia

2015

Issued :

January 8, 2015

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree of the President of Georgia No. 862 of September 19, 2012, on Amendments to Decree No. 88 of February 28, 2002, Regarding Measures Related to the Entry into Force of the Law of Georgia on Appellations of Origin of Goods and Geographical Indications

2012

Entry into force :

September 19, 2012

Adopted :

September 19, 2012

Geographical Indications

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree of the President of Georgia No. 88 of February 28, 2002, Regarding Measures Related to the Entry into Force of the Law of Georgia on Appellations of Origin of Goods and Geographical Indications (as amended up to Decree No. 895 of September 26, 2012)

2012

Entry into force :

March 7, 2002

Issued :

February 28, 2002

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree of the President of Georgia No. 895 of September 26, 2012, on Amendments to Decree No. 88 of February 28, 2002, Regarding Measures Related to the Entry into Force of the Law of Georgia on Appellations of Origin of Goods and Geographical Indications

2012

Entry into force :

September 27, 2012

Adopted :

September 26, 2012

Geographical Indications

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Order of the Chairman of the National Intellectual Property Center of Georgia-Sakpatenti No. 1 of December 27, 2012, on Amendments to Order of the Chairman of Sakpatenti of No. 1 January 12, 2011, on Approval of the Statute on Patent Attorneys of Georgia

2012

Entry into force :

December 28, 2012

Adopted :

December 27, 2012

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Order N° 02 of March 18, 2011 of the Chairman of the National Intellectual Property Center of Georgia-Sakpatenti, on Approval of the Regulation on the Chamber of Appeals of Sakpatenti

2011

Entry into force :

March 22, 2011

Adopted :

March 18, 2011

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Order of the Chairman of the National Intellectual Property Center of Georgia No. 3 of December 14, 2011, on Approval of the Instruction on Design Registration

2011

Entry into force :

December 16, 2011

Adopted :

December 14, 2011

Industrial Designs

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Resolution of the Government of Georgia No. 189 of April 21, 2011, on Amendments to Resolution No. 182 of July 3, 2010, on Approval of Fees for the Service Related to Patenting, Registration and Deposition of Intellectual Property Subject-Matters

2011

Entry into force :

May 2, 2011

Issued :

April 21, 2011

Industrial Property

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Resolution of the Government of Georgia No. 343 of September 7, 2011, on Amendments to Resolution No. 182 of July 3, 2010, on Approval of Fees for the Service Related to Patenting, Registration and Deposition of Intellectual Property Subject-Matters

2011

Entry into force :

September 12, 2011

Adopted :

September 7, 2011

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

IP Regulatory Body

Industrial Property

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Resolution of the Government of Georgia No. 215 of July 28, 2010, on Amendments to Resolution No. 182 of July 3, 2010, on Approval of Fees for the Service Related to Patenting, Registration and Deposition of Intellectual Property Subject-Matters

2010

Entry into force :

August 2, 2010

Issued :

July 28, 2010

Industrial Property

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Resolution of the Government of Georgia No. 262 of August 25, 2010, on Approval of the Instruction on Design Registration

2010

Industrial Designs

IP Regulatory Body

Implementing Rules/Regulations

Decree of the President of Georgia No. 470 of November 6, 2002, on Amendments to Decree No. 88 of February 28, 2002, Regarding Measures Related to the Entry into Force of the Law of Georgia on Appellations of Origin of Goods and Geographical Indications

2002

Entry into force :

November 14, 2002

Issued :

November 6, 2002

Geographical Indications

2019

Entry into force :

February 7, 2018

Adopted :

December 13, 2017

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP-related Laws

Law of Georgia on Broadcasting

2004

Adopted :

December 23, 2004

Other

1999

Entry into force :

June 25, 1999

Adopted :

June 25, 1999

Plant Variety Protection

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

1998

Adopted :

February 18, 1998

Trademarks

Trade Names

Competition

Framework Laws

Code of Civil Procedure of Georgia (as amended up to Law No. 5014 of September 20, 2019)

2020

Entry into force :

December 31, 1997

Adopted :

November 14, 1997

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

Industrial Property

Framework Laws

Constitution of Georgia

2020

Status as of :

June 29, 2020

Adopted :

August 24, 1995

Other

Framework Laws

General Administrative Code of Georgia (as amended up to Law No. 5011 of September 20, 2019)

2020

Entry into force :

January 1, 2000

Adopted :

June 25, 1999

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

Framework Laws

Code of Administrative Procedure of Georgia (as amended up to Law No. 5656 of December 20, 2019)

2019

Entry into force :

January 1, 2000

Adopted :

July 23, 1999

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

Framework Laws

Code of Administrative Offences of Georgia

2002

Adopted :

December 15, 1984

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

Framework Laws

Code of Criminal Procedure

2002

Entry into force :

May 15, 1999

Adopted :

February 20, 1998

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

Framework Laws

Law No. 1908-IIc of April 16, 1999, on Enforcement Procedure

2002

Entry into force :

May 15, 1999

Adopted :

April 16, 1999

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

Framework Laws

Administrative Procedures Code of Georgia

2000

Entry into force :

January 1, 2000

Adopted :

July 23, 1999

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Framework Laws

Criminal Code

2000

Entry into force :

June 1, 2000

Adopted :

July 22, 1999

Patents (Inventions)

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

Framework Laws

Civil Code of Georgia

1997

Entry into force :

November 25, 1997

Adopted :

June 26, 1997

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

Framework Laws

Law of Georgia on Private Arbitration

1997

Adopted :

April 17, 1997

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Other Texts

Law of Georgia No. 659 of April 17, 1996, on Medicines and Pharmaceutical Activities (as amended up to Law No. 3402 of September 5, 2018)

2018

Adopted :

April 17, 1996

Patents (Inventions)

Trademarks

Trade Names

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

Other Texts

Law of Georgia No. 5664 of December 28, 2011, on Amendments to Certain Laws of Georgia

2012

Entry into force :

January 12, 2012

Adopted :

December 28, 2011

Geographical Indications

Other Texts

Law of Georgia No. 455-Ic of October 29, 1996, on State Secrets (as amended up to law No. 1276 of March 19, 1999)

1999

Adopted :

October 29, 1996

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Industrial Property

Other Texts

Law of Georgia No. 473-10 of November 12, 1996, on the Investment Activity Promotion and Guarantees

1996

Adopted :

November 12, 1996

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Georgia

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Main IP Laws (7 texts)

Laws/Regulations (38 texts)