WIPO Summer School opens in Astana

WIPO Summer School opens in Astana

Kazakhstan is among the leaders in the CIS countries for protecting intellectual property rights. The country is willing to share its experience and learn from the latest global trends. In Astana, the Summer School of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has opened its doors at the National Institute of Intellectual Property. This is the third time it is being held in Kazakhstan. This year, 50 people, including university students and professionals in the field, will have the opportunity to explore the intricacies of copyrights, patents, and trademarks. In addition to Kazakhstan, participants come from other Central Asian states, Russia, Moldova, and the Caucasus.

«A young person, for example a school student, invents something. We hear about this in the news because journalists often report such stories. However, we may find out that they have not submitted an application. We then start searching for the student, contact them, and help ensure that their application meets the requirements for registering it as a utility model, for instance,» Inkara Shertysheva, spokesperson for Qazpatent, said.

«I have been involved in this field for quite some time. So, I would like to enhance my knowledge not only in the areas I’m already familiar with but also in contemporary and rapidly evolving topics that are set to become an integral part of our near future,» Sofiya Rasskazova, a participant in the WIPO Summer School, said.