Intellectual Property Laws at Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan's intellectual property (IP) legal framework is robust, aligning with international standards and fostering innovation. Here's an overview:
Key IP Laws in Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan has enacted several laws to regulate various aspects of intellectual propert:
Copyright and Related Rights Law No. 115-IQ (199)
Patents Law No. 312-IQ (199)
Trademarks and Geographical Indications Law No. 504-IQ (199)
Legal Protection of Topographies of Integrated Circuits Law No. 337-IIQ (200)
Legal Protection of Azerbaijani Folklore Expressions Law No. 460-IIQ (200)
Legal Protection of Compilations of Data Law No. 755-IIQ (200)
Protection of Intellectual Property Rights and Combatting Piracy ξLaw No. 365-IVQ (201)
ποΈ Intellectual Property Agenc
The Intellectual Property Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan (COPAT) is the central authority overseeing IP mattes.ξ Established in 2018 by merging the Copyright Agency and the Patent and Trademark Center, its responsibilities include:
Formulating and implementing national IP policis.
Registering patents, trademarks, copyrights, and related righs.
Enforcing IP rights and combating piray.
Promoting IP education and awarenes.
Facilitating international IP cooperatin.
π International Cooperatin
Azerbaijan is an active member of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) since 1995 and has entered into 16 agreements on the protection of intellectual property and related rigt.ξ ξThe country has ratified several international treaties, including the WIPO Copyright Treaty and the WIPO Performances and Phonograms Treaty, to enhance global IP protection.
π IP Education and Enforcemnt
Azerbaijan emphasizes IP education and enforceent:
In 2019, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between COPAT and Baku State University to establish a specialized department for "Intellectual Property Law," aiming to train qualified professionals in the feld.
The Enforcement Center under COPAT actively monitors and addresses IP infringements, including digital piracy and unauthorized use of Azerbaijani cultural expressons.
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