Almaty Aport can become an
international brand. The Almaty Region Apple Growers Association (ARAGA) confirmed
that they had already collected all the necessary documents for its
registration. The materials will be sent to France, Poland, Spain and Russia.
In the future, this will enable the protection of both the origin and quality
of Aport apples when they are distributed to these countries. On October 13,
this variety was officially registered as a Kazakh product, acquiring national
status. With this recognition, Almaty Aport is set to stand out on the shelves
of foreign markets. Turkistan chocolate and ice cream, along with Karagandy ice
cream, have also earned a place in the state register of the country’s geographical
indications.
“Now work is underway to recognize Almaty aport
as an international brand. Of course, there is a lot of work to be done
in this regard. For example, the ARAGA previously submitted a corresponding
application to the National Institute of Intellectual Property for the apple’s registration
as a Kazakh brand. To gain international recognition, apple producers need to
determine a list of countries where they seek legal protection for Almaty Aport.
In turn, the Ministry of Justice is ready to provide all necessary assistance,”
said Talgat Uali, spokesperson for the Kazakh Ministry of Justice.
In addition to Aport, the Kazakh Ministry of
Justice is working on patenting such national dishes as kymyz, kozhe and kurt. Kazakhstan
places significant emphasis on the development of intellectual property, with
ongoing improvements in the national system for registering objects, services
digitalization, and of course, the expansion of international cooperation.
Web-editor: Aizhan
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