Kazakhstan’s Initiatives in the Protection of Intellectual Property Presented at a WIPO Session

From 1 to 5 June 2026, Geneva hosted a session of the Advisory Committee on Enforcement (ACE) of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). The Kazakh delegation included Constitutional Court Judge Yerkin Ongarbayev and Permanent Representative of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the World Trade Organization and International Economic Organizations Kairat Torebayev.

It was emphasized that Kazakhstan continues to systematically strengthen its intellectual property protection framework in line with international standards. In this regard, particular importance is attached to the constitutional recognition of intellectual property protection, which reinforces the legal foundation for safeguarding the rights of authors, inventors, and other right holders.

The session addressed the implementation of digital tools in rights management, measures to enhance the transparency of procedures, and the further development of enforcement mechanisms, including the exchange of international best practices.

Kazakhstan’s participation in the session reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the constitutional framework for the protection of intellectual property as an essential prerequisite for innovation, sustainable economic development, and long-term growth.

Background: The Advisory Committee on Enforcement (ACE) of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is an intergovernmental expert forum established in 2002 to facilitate the exchange of experience and promote international cooperation in the enforcement of intellectual property rights. The Committee considers issues related to enforcement, combating counterfeiting and digital piracy, as well as cooperation among judicial, law enforcement, and administrative authorities of WIPO Member States. The Republic of Kazakhstan has been a member of WIPO since 25 December 1991 and actively participates in the work of its advisory bodies, including the Advisory Committee on Enforcement (ACE).