Native and foreign experts discussed problematic issues in the field of intellectual property

Ministry of Justice jointly with the company Reed Smith LLP by the supporting  of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development carried out round table discussion on theme «Perfection of legislation in the field of intellectual property of the Republic of Kazakhstan».

The round table was attended by deputies of the Mazhilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan, representatives of the Supreme Court, the ministries of justice, education and science, agriculture, innovation and development, organizations that manage property rights on a collective basis, organizations of broadcasting and cable broadcasting, universities, National Chamber of Entrepreneurs "Atameken", national and foreign right holders, as well as patent attorneys of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

During the round table an international expert, a partner of the company Reed Smith LLP,Jonathon Radcliffe presented a brief report on the comparative analysis of Kazakh legislation and international experience in the field of intellectual property,as well as recommendations on such aspects as collective management of property rights, software patenting and the exhaustion of trademark rights.

Under the leadership of Mr. Jonathan Radcliffe, international and Kazakhstani experts, in order to improve legislation in the field of intellectual property, considered the positive world experience of countries such as the USA, Japan, Germany, Singapore, the Czech Republic and Thailand.

Having familiarized with the recommendations of the international expert, the participants of the round table discussed the problematic issues in the field of intellectual property and possible solutions.