Geographical indications have become
increasingly common in the names of goods in Kazakhstan. Since the start of the
year, the National Institute of Intellectual Property has received over 170
applications for registration, with 38 already approved and the rest under
consideration. Among the new geographical indications already recognized by
consumers are Talgar pear, Narynkol potato, Kokshetau ice cream, and Kostanai honey.
This was announced during a briefing by representatives of the Kazakh Ministry
of Justice. In addition to improving intellectual property rights protection,
the country is also advancing international partnerships for their safeguarding.
A corresponding agreement was signed this year with Singapore. As a member of
the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), Kazakhstan is actively participating in the
Union's efforts to identify such violations and combat counterfeit products. Over
60 million counterfeit goods have been seized across the EAEU member states in
the past five years.
«Testing of the unified customs register of
intellectual property objects is now nearing completion, and the process of
creating a system for registering trademarks and appellations of origin is at
the final stage. We are consistently following this path and creating the
appropriate legal framework so that the efforts of the member states are
synchronized to a certain extent. Taking this into account, of course, all
these measures will be more effective,» noted Ernar Bakenov, Director of the
Business Development Department of the Eurasian Economic Commission.
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