Azerbaijan studies French experience in geographical indications

Baku. 6 December. REPORT.AZ/ Baku has today hosted a scientific-practical conference entitled "French Experience in Geographical Indications" jointly organized by the State Committee for Standardization, Metrology and Patent (SCSMP), Patent and Trademark Center, French Institute for Quality and Origin (INAO) and French Embassy in Azerbaijan.

Report informs, main purpose of the conference is to preserve geographical indications as  objects of intellectual property, to study France's longstanding experience and to further develop cooperation between the two countries in this field.

The SCSMP Chairman Ramiz Hasanov said the export and competitive features of the industry and service sectors were highlighted in the strategic roadmaps on the main directions of economy for the development of the economy: "One of the successful reforms in this direction is expansion of exports, promotion of manufacturing non-oil products and their sale to overseas markets under the Made in Azerbaijan brand. Relevant government agencies are taking complex measures to promote Made in Azerbaijan in foreign markets".

Hasanov noted that recognition of products in the foreign markets with geographical indications on them, which belong to traditional production and activity areas in different regions of the country serves to promote Made in Azerbaijan as a result.

Gunel Sevdimaliyeva, Acting Director General of the Patent and Trademark Center said that this year the center has received about 20 applications for registration of geographical indication. According to her, at present 12 geographical indications have been registered in the country.