Sholpan Abdreeva, Chair of the Intellectual Property Rights Committee of the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan, participated in the Second Meeting of the Heads of Intellectual Property Offices of the Member States of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), held in Baku.
During the meeting, the participants discussed issues related to the protection of intellectual property rights, current developments in artificial intelligence, and prospects for the establishment of a Turkic States Patent Organization.
The Kazakhstani side emphasized the importance of enshrining the protection of intellectual property in the new Constitution and reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening cooperation among the OTS member states.
Following the meeting, a Joint Declaration was adopted. The participants also agreed that the next meeting of the heads of the relevant authorities would be held in Kazakhstan.
The meeting was attended by the heads of the justice ministries of Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan, Türkiye and Uzbekistan, as well as the Secretary General of the Organization of Turkic States.
During the meeting, the participants discussed the implementation of the Astana Declaration of September 9, 2024, with particular attention to the digitalization of the justice sector.
In her speech, the Vice Minister highlighted the large-scale political and legal reforms being implemented in Kazakhstan aimed at building a fair and sustainable state. She also outlined the key areas of work of the Ministry of Justice.
Following the meeting, the participants signed a Joint Statement and agreed to hold the next meeting in the Kyrgyz Republic in 2027.
During the meeting, the Minister briefed the Ambassador on the activities of the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan, ongoing legal reforms, as well as the key results achieved in the digitalization of public services.
The parties discussed current issues of mutual interest and exchanged views on further areas for developing Kazakhstan–Switzerland cooperation in the legal sphere.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the parties expressed their appreciation for the constructive exchange of views and reaffirmed their interest in further strengthening bilateral cooperation.
During the meeting, the Minister spoke about the activities of the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan, ongoing legal reforms, as well as key achievements in the digitalization of public services.
The parties exchanged views on issues of mutual interest and discussed prospects for further development of bilateral cooperation.
From 28 September to 2 October 2026, Astana is hosting a training on intellectual property for diplomats, aimed at enhancing knowledge and practical skills in the field of intellectual property and international cooperation.
The training is jointly organized by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), the Committee of Intellectual Property Rights of the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the World Trade Organization and other international economic organizations, and the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Kazakh diplomats and representatives of government bodies are participating in the event.
The training contributes to strengthening cooperation between Kazakhstan, WIPO and the diplomatic community, as well as developing a practical understanding of the role of intellectual property in international economic and trade relations.
Astana was included in the list of 15 finalists for the international «WIPO City of Innovation - 2026» award, established by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
The award aims to support cities developing an innovative and creative ecosystem, with the selection conducted by an international independent jury based on the initiatives and implementation plans presented by the cities.
Applications were received from cities of various sizes worldwide, and alongside Astana, the 15 finalists include cities from Belgium, China, India, Jordan, Morocco, the Philippines, Portugal, the Russian Federation, Thailand, and the United Kingdom.
The winners will be announced on October 12, 2026, at a ceremony at WIPO headquarters in Geneva, taking place on the sidelines of the sixth meeting of the UN Mayors Forum.
Source: Website of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), https://www.wipo.int/ru/web/awards/city-of-innovation.
Within the framework of the "Central Asia – Republic of Korea" Summit, held in Seoul on 14-16 September 2026, a Memorandum of Understanding in the field of intellectual property was signed.
On behalf of the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Memorandum was signed by Mr. Asset Issenali, Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Republic of Korea.
The Memorandum is aimed at further developing and strengthening cooperation between the two countries in the field of intellectual property. The document provides for the exchange of information and experience, the development of cooperation between the competent authorities, enhancement of the professional expertise of specialists, as well as the implementation of joint activities and initiatives in this area.
The signing of the Memorandum represents an important step towards strengthening bilateral cooperation between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Republic of Korea in the field of intellectual property rights protection and enforcement. It also creates additional opportunities for the exchange of best practices and the introduction of modern approaches in this field.
The implementation of the Memorandum will contribute to the further development of institutional and professional cooperation between the relevant government authorities of the two countries, as well as to strengthening bilateral relations between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Republic of Korea.
During the meeting, Yerlan Sarsembayev noted the steady development of Kazakh-Moroccan cooperation based on mutual respect, trust, and a shared commitment to strengthening international legal collaboration.
The Minister familiarized the delegation with the main novelties of the new Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the key areas of activity of the Ministry of Justice, the legal reforms being implemented in the country, modern approaches to the development of the justice system, as well as achievements in the digitalization of public services.
Following the negotiations, the Minister of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Yerlan Sarsembayev, and the Minister of Justice of the Kingdom of Morocco, Abdellatif Ouahbi, signed an Agreement between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Kingdom of Morocco on mutual legal assistance and legal relations in civil matters, as well as a Memorandum of Understanding between the ministries of the two countries.
On 10 July 2026, the WIPO Global Awards 2026 ceremony took place in Geneva on the sidelines of the 68th Series of Meetings of the Assemblies of the Member States of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). The WIPO Global Awards are among the Organization's most prestigious international distinctions in the field of innovation and intellectual property.
The Awards are presented annually to small and medium-sized enterprises and startups that not only develop innovative technological solutions but also use intellectual property effectively as a tool for business growth, attracting investment and entering international markets. In 2026, the competition received around 1,300 applications from 126 countries and following a multi-stage selection process an international jury selected 33 finalists.
Of particular significance for Kazakhstan is the fact that Mirai Tech, a Kazakhstani high-tech startup working at the intersection of medical and sports technologies, was named among the finalists of the competition. The company ranked among the top three finalists in the special "Sport" category, introduced by WIPO in 2026 as part of the theme of World Intellectual Property Day.
In this new category Mirai Tech represented the Republic of Kazakhstan alongside companies from the United States and Switzerland demonstrating the strong potential of Kazakhstan's innovation in artificial intelligence, biomechanics and sports medicine.
Although the winner in this category was a company from Switzerland, Mirai Tech's advancement to the finals of the WIPO Global Awards marks an important international achievement for Kazakhstan's innovation ecosystem and demonstrates that technological solutions from Kazakhstan are capable of competing successfully at the global level.
Mirai Tech is a Kazakhstani deep-tech startup founded in Astana that develops smart nano-insoles with integrated autonomous sensors for medical rehabilitation, sports medicine and physical load monitoring. The technology enables the real-time collection and analysis of biomechanical data on human movement and its application in patient rehabilitation, sports injury prevention and the improvement of training efficiency.
Mirai Tech's participation in the WIPO Global Awards finals enhances the international visibility of Kazakhstan's innovation projects and opens up additional opportunities for promoting technological developments from Kazakhstan on the global market.
On the sidelines of the 68th series of meetings of the Assemblies of the member states of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in Geneva, Minister of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yerlan Sarsembayev held a number of bilateral meetings with representatives of the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Republic of Korea and the Eurasian Patent Organization.
With the Minister of Law of the Republic of Indonesia Supratman Andi Agtas, the Minister of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan discussed the development of interdepartmental cooperation in the field of intellectual property, digitalization of public administration, legal regulation of artificial intelligence and training. They also considered approaches to the preparation of a Memorandum of Understanding and Cooperation, which should create an institutional basis for the implementation of joint educational, expert and technological initiatives.
During the meeting with the Deputy Head of the Judiciary and the Head of the State Organization for Registration of Acts and Property of the Islamic Republic of Iran Hassan Babai, issues of improving national intellectual property systems, digitalization of registration procedures, law enforcement and protection of copyright holders were considered. The parties confirmed their readiness to expand direct contacts between specialized units, exchange practical and expert experience, as well as develop a professional dialogue on judicial protection of intellectual property.
Prospects for deepening bilateral partnership were discussed with the Minister of Intellectual Property of the Republic of Korea Kim Yang Sun. The Kazakh side congratulated the Korean partners on the creation of a specialized Ministry of Intellectual Property and positively assessed the results of a joint project to protect intellectual property in the digital environment. Special attention was paid to the preparation of a Memorandum of Understanding between the relevant ministries, the use of artificial intelligence, the development of digital platforms, the training of specialists and joint educational and expert events.
Within the framework of the meeting with the President of the Eurasian Patent Office of the Eurasian Patent Organization Grigory Ivliev, the main attention was paid to the issues of digital transformation, improving the quality of patent expertise and expanding the mechanisms for supporting applicants. Kazakhstan expressed interest in popularizing the EAPO financial assistance program among inventors, scientific organizations, universities, startups and small and medium-sized businesses.
The talks confirmed mutual interest in expanding practical cooperation, exchanging advanced solutions and further developing a modern, technological and international partnership-oriented intellectual property system.