Syria and Russia sign a memorandum of understanding to develop cooperation in the field of intellectual property protection

Damascus-Sana

The Ministry of Internal Trade and Consumer Protection today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Federal Department of Intellectual Property of the Russian Federation to enhance cooperation between the two countries in the fields of intellectual property protection.

The Memorandum of Understanding includes the exchange of experiences in the field of examination of industrial property components, research in previous works of art, registration of rights, dispute settlement and exchange of information on existing information systems, especially in data processing, advance automatic search and electronic media that support classification systems, in addition to scientific research, higher education and training on property issues. Organizing and conducting conferences, seminars, bilateral consultations and cooperation in international forums and activities, especially within the World Organization for the Protection of Property (WIPO).

The memorandum aims to establish the general frameworks to achieve cooperation between the two parties in granting and registering patents and trademarks for the owners of economic, scientific and productive activities in Syria and the Russian Federation and to improve the effectiveness of the intellectual property systems of the two parties through the exchange of information, meetings, experiences, competencies and all activities related to the protection of intellectual property.

The Minister of Internal Trade and Consumer Protection Dr. Atef Naddaf, who signed the memorandum in a speech that the signing of the memorandum comes on the basis of the existing strategic and historical relations between Syria and Russia and its role in allowing the exchange of information, expertise and competencies and the promotion of various forms of technical and scientific communication to develop the reality of work in the areas of property protection In order to activate the economic production wheel between the two countries.

For his part, the head of the Federal Department of Intellectual Property of the Russian Federation, Gregory Yevlev, who signed the agreement on behalf of the Russian side, told the media that this memorandum will encourage business owners to register their trademarks and patents in both countries and Russia's keenness to provide various forms of support and support in the implementation Programs and activities related to the protection of property and patents, expressing thanks and appreciation for Syria's position in supporting the Russian initiative concerning the adoption of the Russian language as an official language in the World Organization for the Protection of Intellectual Property. E Syria of development in the areas of property protection.

The signing of the memorandum was attended by Assistant Minister of Internal Trade and Consumer Protection Rifaat Suleiman, Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Syria Alexander Yevimov and Director of Protection of Commercial and Industrial Property Shafiq Al-Azab.

Maha Atrash

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