http://ippo.gov.mkCopyright 2013 SOIP. All rights reserved.Dear SOIP Users,The State Office of Industrial Property remains fully committed to the digital transformation of its services, with the objective of strengthening internal processes, improving operational efficiency, and providing secure, modern, and user-oriented electronic services to applicants and stakeholders. As part of this ongoing modernization initiative, the Office implemented a new software solution supporting the digitalization of its workflows. During the system migration process carried out in January, certain technical challenges were encountered which resulted in delays in the processing of documentation submitted by applicants. We are pleased to inform you that all services have now been fully restored and are operating under normal conditions. Processing activities have resumed at full operational capacity. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused during this transition period and thank our users for their understanding and continued trust.Sincerely,  Eljesa Neziri General Directorhttps://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10757&cat=GMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/26.02.2026The WIPO Academy is pleased to announce the organization of the Regional IP Youth Camp for Balkan Countries, scheduled to take place from 23–26 June 2026. This initiative is designed to empower young participants aged 18–22 from across the Balkan region, including university students, early-stage innovators, and aspiring entrepreneurs. The camp will focus on creativity, innovation, entrepreneurship, and intellectual property (IP), offering comprehensive coverage of all areas of IP with a strong emphasis on practical, innovation-driven applications. Program Details: Dates: 23–26 June 2026 Target Audience: Young participants (18–22 years old) from the Balkan region Focus Areas: Creativity, innovation, entrepreneurship, and intellectual property Working Language: English (participants are expected to have good proficiency) Participants from the following countries: North Macedonia: 15 participants Albania: 20 participants Montenegro: 15 participants The IP Youth Camp is typically delivered through a two-phase model: Phase 1 – Online Preparation (3–4 weeks, mandatory) Participants complete a short online preparatory phase covering: Self-pace course on Basic concepts of intellectual property (copyright, patents, trademarks, industrial designs) One online workshop (3–4 hours) on IP fundamentals Short quizzes or reflective exercises to ensure readiness for the in-person phase Phase 2 – In-Person IP Youth Camp (3–4 days) The in-person camp focuses on application and practice, including: Problem identification and ideation exercises Innovation challenges based on real-life and local problems Performance and presentation of artistic works and introduction to related rights Introduction to prior art and originality concepts Team pitching sessions with structured feedback The Regional IP Youth Camp will provide a unique platform for young minds to explore the role of intellectual property in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship, while strengthening regional collaboration and building cross-border networks among future leaders. For any further information, please contact Mrs. Fevzie Uzairi, as the focal point from our Office. (Fevzije.Uzairi@ippo.gov.mk ). +3892 3103616  https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10753&cat=GMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/12.02.2026North Macedonia is participating in Project 4.4 "Foster a higher number of European patent attorneys and patent paralegals (New Candidate Support Program)” within the Bilateral cooperation agreement with the EPO. The new CSP aims to enhance the ratio of EQE professionals to grandfathers and to address gender disparity with a main objective to augment EQE-qualified representation across all member states. EQE candidates eligible for the CSP 2025 must reside and work in an EPO member state where: Up to two EQE candidates per qualified Member State (MS) per criterion (as outlined above) can be supported annually. If a Member State qualifies under both criteria, support may extend to a maximum of four EQE candidates. North Macedonia meets the eligibility requirements under both criteria.  Conditions: · The completed application form  · Proof of permanent residency (for a minimum of the last six months) · A motivation letter · A letter of support from the employer · Proof of enrolment for the EQE 2026 Link to the application form:  https://epn.epo.org/form/candidate-support-programme a. The link will open on 8 July. b. The link will remain open during the CSP application period, i.e. between 8 July and 15 August 2025 only. However, if any questions on CSP or EQE arise, candidates are requested to re-direct their queries to EQC portal, where they can contact the Examination Secretariat directly.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10711&cat=PAhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/08.07.2025To facilitate inventors in preparing their national patent applications more easily and efficiently, the State Office of Industrial Property has decided to update the old brochure – the guide for drafting a patent application. Through this activity, the Office demonstrates openness and support for all individuals who possess creative potential that can be developed and protected as an invention in the future. Below, we share the latest version of the brochure.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10737&cat=PAhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/11.04.2025The State Office of Industrial Property of the Republic of North Macedonia (SOIP) has published a practice paper regarding the distinctiveness of three-dimensional marks (shape marks) containing verbal and/or figurative elements when the shape is not distinctive in itself. The publication of this practice paper is the outcome of the combined effort of the SOIP and the EUIPO on finding common grounds with the criteria listed under the Common Communication (CP9). The practice paper provides a clear and comprehensive explanation of the principles on which the practice is based. It will be generally applied by the SOIP and the IP offices of the European Union Intellectual Property Network (EUIPN). This document, developed within the framework of these entities’ international cooperation activities, aims to increase clarity, transparency, legal certainty and predictability for the benefit of users and examiners of the IP offices. It also intends to be a reference for these and all other interested parties. The Practice Paper has been published for reference to interested stakeholders in advance of the implementation of the principles of the practice by SOIP, which will effectively take place on 1 November 2024.  The practice paper can be found below in Macedonian, Albanian and English. The document is divided into two parts. The first summarises the key messages and statements of the practice principles. The second provides a clear and comprehensive explanation of these principles. The practice paper can be found HERE. The SOIP also published the following practice paper to add clarity to examination practices, available in Macedonian, Albanian and English:  CP3 – Distinctiveness - Figurative Marks containing descriptive / non-distinctive words (MK / AL / EN) CP4 – Scope of protection of black and white marks ( MK / AL / EN) CP5 – Likelihood of Confusion (impact of non-distinctive/weak components) (MK / AL / EN) https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10675&cat=TMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/01.10.2024The State Office of Industrial Property of the Republic of North Macedonia(SOIP) has published a practice paper regarding non-distinctive/weak components of marks when assessing likelihood of confusion. The publication of this practice paper is the outcome of the combined effort of the SOIP and the EUIPO on finding common grounds with the criteria listed under the (Common Practice of Relative Grounds of Refusal – Likelihood of Confusion (impact of non-distinctive/weak components)(CP5). The principles of the practice will be generally applied and aim to cover a large majority of cases. This document, developed within the framework of these entities’international cooperation activities, aims to increase clarity, transparency, legal certainty and predictability for the benefit of users and examiners of the IP offices.It alsointends to be a reference for these and all other interested parties. The practice paper provides a clear and comprehensive explanation of the principles on which the practice is based. It will be generally applied by the SOIP and the IP offices of the European Union Intellectual Property Network (EUIPN). The Practice Paper has been published for reference to interested stakeholders in advance of the implementation of the principles of the practice by SOIP, which will effectively take place on 6 April 2024. The document is divided into two parts. The first summarises the key messages and statements of the practice principles. The second provides a clear and comprehensive explanation of these principles.             The practice paper can be found HERE.   The SOIP also published the following practice paper to add clarity to examination practices, available in Macedonian, Albanian and English: CP3–Distinctiveness - Figurative Marks containing descriptive / non-distinctive words (MK / AL / EN). CP4 – Scope of protection of black and white marks ( MK / AL / EN). https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10657&cat=TMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/06.03.2024On December 7th, the State Industrial Property Office of the Republic of North Macedonia marked 30 years of its existence. The solemn event was opened by Mr. Stevo Pendarovski, President of the Republic of North Macedonia, with a welcoming speech. Then the director of the State Office for Industrial Property, Mr. Blerim Idrizi, greeted the present guests and gave a brief overview of the Office's achievements and successes so far. Welcome speech to the present guests was given by: Mr. Habib Asan, Director of the Department for Transition and Developing Countries of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Mr. Christoph Ernst, Vice-President for Legal and International Affairs of the European Patent Organization, Mr. Ibon Omarzabal, coordinator of the countries of the European neighborhood and candidate countries, International Cooperation Service at the European Union Intellectual Property Organization (EUIPO) and the first director of the State Office for Industrial Property, Mr. Gjorgi Filipov.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10648&cat=GMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/07.12.2023State Office of Industrial Property of the Republic of North Macedonia on October 2nd, 2023 launched in production the use of the Front Office platform for submission of patent applications and subsequent actions via the internet. SOIP under the bilateral cooperation activities with EPO and within the Office roadmap for digitalization of its services together developed Front Office platform, which enables faster and simpler approach for filing and registering a patent application. Front Office can be accessed on the following URL https://e-prijava.ippo.gov.mk which as well can be found on the landing page of the web site of SOIP. Front Office supports various procedures such as filing of a national patent application, EP validations, SPC and subsequent actions and they were developed following the national law for industrial property and international agreements for filing of a patent application. On how to use the platform, end users can access the online training which can be found on the following URL https://rise.articulate.com/.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10629&cat=PAhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/26.09.2023Dear friends, We would like to inform you that the Ministry of Economy in the annual program for competitiveness, innovation and entrepreneurship for 2013 (Official Gazette of the Republic of Macedonia No. 4/2013) has provided for an appropriate measure of support for increasing the competitiveness of Macedonian industry, within the framework of which is also support for patents. For the support of patents, funds are awarded through the Program to innovators and business entities engaged in research and development (for appropriate activities listed in the program). A public call for proposals has been published in the print media for the procedure and criteria for awarding funds for support for increasing the competitiveness of Macedonian industry, and the Public Call, forms and application procedure are available on the website of the Ministry of Economy www.konkurentnost.mk.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10721&cat=PAhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/18.03.2023On 21-22 November 2022, the State Office of Industrial Property (SOIP) of the Republic of North Macedonia as a part of the bilateral cooperation activities organized the second technical workshop on the implementation of Front Office with the European Patent Office (EPO). The objective of the technical workshop was to capture the requirements and the needs of SOIP, and as well to discuss the next steps of the project and most importantly to strengthen the cooperation between the two Offices. Front Office is an Internet application that enables applicants, inventors and representatives to submit patent applications and other subsequent actions via the Internet.SOIP teams was led by the Director of the Office, Mr. Ibush Jusufi, who in the opening speech took the opportunity to thank the European Patent Office (EPO) for the commitment and support to implement various IT platforms that improve the quality of the services for its users whether they are citizens or from abroad. Mr. Jusufi also emphasized the list of benefits that the implementation of Front Office brings to its users and for the Office itself.Among other things, Mr. Jusufi emphasized that users will be able to file not only patent applications but as well other subsequent actions such as request for change, renewals, annuities and many other types of requests.The SOIP's decision, brought by Mr. Jusufi to make SOIP among one of the first implementing Offices of the Front Office platform is yet another proof that EPO continues to be crucial strategic partner for SOIP and that it strives to implement important solutions through the IT cooperation department for the European Patent Network and tis users. https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10593&cat=PAhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/24.11.2022As of 21 November 2022, the State Office of Industrial Property of the Republic of North Macedonia (SOIP) will use and accept the list of terms from the Harmonised database of goods and services (HDB) in TMclass.All HDB terms are translated into the languages of all participating offices. Following the decision of SOIP to use the HDB, there are now 26 IP offices outside the EU that use and accept terms from this database, while the total number of participating national and regional IP offices, including ARIPO, OAPI, WIPO and the EUIPO integrated in TMclass, rises to 91. TMclass offers users the opportunity to search for and translate goods and services to and from any of the 44 languages available as well as verifying the terms’ correct classification under the Nice classification.  The adoption of the HDB by SOIP is thanks to the EUIPO’s International Cooperation programme in collaboration with its international partners and cooperation between EUIPO and SOIP as well. You can find out more at www.euipn.org and http://euipo.europa.eu/ec2and https://ipkey.eu/en/latin-americahttps://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10588&cat=TMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/d30868da-3e3b-4823-9a3e-ddc70d82a355.png12.11.2022The State Office of Industrial Property of the Republic of North Macedonia (SOIP) has published a practice paper on the scope of protection of black and white marks, addressing different handlings of trademarks in black and white and/or greyscale as regards priority, relative grounds and genuine use. The publication of this practice paper is the outcome of the combined effort of the SOIP and the EUIPO on finding common grounds with the criteria listed under the Common Communication on the Common Practice of the Scope of Protection of Black and White Marks (CP4). The principles of the practice will be generally applied, and aim to cover a large majority of cases. This document, developed within the framework of these entities’ international cooperation activities, aims to increase clarity, transparency, legal certainty and predictability for the benefit of users and examiners of the IP Offices. It also intends to be a reference for these and all other interested parties. The practice paper provides a clear and comprehensive explanation of the principles on which the practice is based. It will be generally applied by the SOIP and the IP offices of the European Union Intellectual Property Network (EUIPN). The Practice Paper has been published for reference to interested stakeholders in advance of the implementation of the principles of the practices by SOIP, which will effectively take place on 1 October 2022. The practice paper can be found HERE. The document is divided into two parts. The first summarises the key messages and statements of the practice principles. The second provides a clear and comprehensive explanation of these principles. The SOIP also published the following practice paper to add clarity to examination practices, available in Macedonian, Albanian and English: CP3 – Distinctiveness - Figurative Marks containing descriptive / non-distinctive words (EN). https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10573&cat=TMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/01.09.2022Dear users, Please be informed that State Office of Industrial Property (SOIP) has restored the reception service (desk) and as of 01.08.2022 will start receiving documentation in the new location: Ul. Dame Gruev br. 14, katna Garaza Beko, 1-kat at the regular working hours from 08:30 - 16:30. View Larger Map   We thank you in advance for your understanding, Kind regards, State Office of Industrial Propertyhttps://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10570&cat=GMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/01.08.2022As of 15.07.2022, applicants can file international patent applications through the new ePCT platform by selecting the State Office of Industrial Property of North Macedonia as receiving office. The ePCT is a new e-filing service hosted by the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO). To be able to use this service, users must create an ePCT account that will enable them to file applications and to manage all the subsequent processes using ePCT platform.    Important to note is that in parallel to ePCT, the State Office of Industrial Property will continue to accept applications in paper form. Find out more about ePCT-Filing on the following link: https://www.wipo.int/pct-eservices/en/download/download_client.html To create a WIPO account follow the link: https://pct.wipo.int/wipoaccounts/en/ePCT/public/register.xhtml?returnURL=%2FePCT%2F Find out more about ePCT on: https://pct.wipo.int/ePCT/ The State Office of Industrial Property has put in place a help desk to answer questions from users of the service. The help desk may be contacted:– by telephone at: (+389-2) 310 36 01– by e-mail at: epct@ippo.gov.mk  https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10560&cat=PAhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/15.07.2022Dear users, Please be informed that State Office of Industrial Property (SOIP) will stop working today 14.07.2022 from 14:00-16:30 and tomorrow 15.07.2022 from 08:30-16:30 due to moving to a new location. On Monday, 18.07.2022, SOIP will resume its operation in the regular working hours at the new address: Katna Garaza Beko, ul. Dame Gruev br.14, 1000 Skopje. Please note that our website, email address, and other online services will not be operational as well. We thank you in advance for your understanding, Kind regards, State Office of Industrial Propertyhttps://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10559&cat=GMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/14.07.2022On April 28, 2022, the seventh session of the Coordinating Body for Intellectual Property was held. The current and future activities of the body were discussed at the session. The head of this body Blerim Idrizi announced the organization of additional activities for the next period. The aim is to affirm the role of the Coordination Body, strengthen the cooperation with relevant stakeholders and raise public awareness of the needs and benefits of the protection of rights.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10551&cat=NChttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/29.04.2022“This message is for young people who are working to improve our world. You are the change-makers who help us recover stronger from the pandemic. Who are leading the fight for climate justice and who will beat a path to a healthier, fairer, and more harmonious world. You have the ideas. You have the passion. You know what’s needed to tackle local and global challenges and you’re only getting started. From the Vietnamese inventors who have come up with a helmet that protects frontline workers against COVID-19. To the teenagers from who’s new app boost tourism development there to the Indian designers who have found a new way of protecting children against disease by making hand-washing fund your generations proving once again the age is no barrier to discovery. At the World Intellectual Property Organization part of the United Nations, our job is to support innovators and creators around the world. Intellectual property or IP can help to turn your ideas into reality. Patterns, trademarks, designs, copyright, these aren’t just dry legal rights, they are powerful tools that can help you realize your goals and create impact where it’s needed the most. Wherever you are in the world whatever fuel your ambitions lie, IP can help bring about the change that you want to see. So, innovators and creators, this is your world to shape. This is your time. Let’s work together to build a better future and make IP work for everyone, everywhere. “ said General Director of WIPO Daren Tang on the occasion of April 26th. Link: https://www.wipo.int/ip-outreach/en/ipday/https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10545&cat=GMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/26.04.2022The State Office of Industrial Property, on April 26, marks the World Intellectual Property Day through: - Awarding the "Patent of the Year for 2021" award Traditionally, for the 28th time, the Director of the State Office of Industrial Property, Mr. Ibush Jusufi awarded the prize "Patent of the Year for 2021" to the applicant ZAVAR COMPANY DOO Skopje, for the invention entitled "MOBILE MIXER FOR THE DIAS" WITH VARIABLE TEMPERATURE OF LIQUID OR SEMI-MEDICAL PREPARATIONS "by the inventors: GRNAROV PAVLE, ZAHARIEV Igor and NAUMOVSKA GRNA. - Promoting industrial property rights by setting up stands and distributing promotional material. - The stands were placed on Macedonia Square and at the entrance of the Old Skopje Bazaar, where industrial property rights were promoted and the benefits of their protection as a basis for the successful development of every business. This year, World Intellectual Property Day, whose ideological organization is in charge of the World Intellectual Property Organization, is marked under the sign "Intellectual Property and Youth: Innovation for a Better Future" (World Intellectual Property Day 2022 - Celebrating Creativity & Innovation link: https://www.wipo.int/portal/en/#).https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10548&cat=PAhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/26.04.2022Director of the State Office for Industrial Property, Mr. Ibush Jusufi and Executive Director, Chamber of Commerce for Northwest Macedonia, Mr. Drilon Iseni, considering the importance of industrial property for the development of the economy, promotion of innovation and exchange of technology in the premises of SOIP, signed today a memorandum of cooperation. The purpose of this memorandum is to enhance the further development of cooperation in the field of industrial property rights, which aims to improve the adequate protection of industrial property rights and to enable their effective use (exploitation). This cooperation aims to strengthen existing industrial property systems, establishing a mechanism for regular exchange of information and undertaking joint training and other collaborative activities.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10542&cat=GMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/21.04.2022Draft-National Strategy on Intellectual Property 2022-2026 has been prepared within the project“Support to the Bureau for Industrial Property” Project No. SIEA2-167, financed by European Commission Contract No. SIEA-2018-1183. Draft-National Strategy is available on the following link. We expect your comments until 28/04/2022. Contact persons for comments: - Simco Simjanovski, Head of Department for Trademarks, Industrial Design and Geographical Indications, email: simcos@ippo.gov.mk  - Elizabeta Simonovska, Deputy Head of Department for Trademarks, Industrial Design and Geographical Indications, email: elizabeta.simonovska@ippo.gov.mk .https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10538&cat=GMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/13.04.2022On March 16 and 17, the Exam for Representatives was held at the premises of the SOIP, where the candidates who took the written and oral part of the professional exam will receive a license from the State Office of Industrial Property. Representation is a key link for our Institution. Representatives are our best collaborators and our best expert advisors. It is for this fact that we will always be their service provider.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10532&cat=GMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/18.03.2022The Director of SOIP, Mr. Ibush Jusufi welcomed today the effective and innovator, Mr. Ali Kasami. Beyond the profession, Mr. Kasami deals with innovations, especially electrical and electronic ones. It uses electric motors as well as other electronic parts for machines. In today's meeting, Mr. Kasami made a presentation of the projects he has realized, among them the electric cradle, the machine for mixing ajvar, the machine for roasting chestnuts and the three-dimensional logos, when he showed his interest in patenting the same. Ali's other interesting project is the production of renewable electricity, through electromagnets, a process which would reduce household costs. These inventions were well received by the Office and with continued support the patenting process is expected to begin.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10529&cat=GMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/15.03.2022In the framework of the Agreement signed between the two counterpart institutions, the Director of the State Entity for Industrial Property, Mr. Ibush Jusufi welcomed the delegation of the General Directorate for Industrial Property of the Republic of Albania, led by the Director Mr. Rovena Beqiraj. The topics of discussion were the challenges and the current situation of industrial property rights in the respective countries as well as the strengthening of cooperation between counterpart offices. The purpose of the cooperation is to meet the objectives, which include the mutual exchange of experience, information and publications in the field of industrial property, strategic policies and raising awareness of the importance of protecting industrial property objects.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10526&cat=GMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/08.03.2022Last week, the Director of SOIP participated in the 42nd Intergovernmental Committee on Intellectual Property and Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge and Folklore, which was held from 28 February to 4 March 2022 in Geneva, Switzerland. During his stay, Mr. Jusufi held a series of different meetings. He was welcomed by Ambassador Teuta Agai Demjaha, during which they discussed the strengthening of cooperation between the two institutions. Also, Mr. Jusufi met with the representatives of the WIPO to coordinate on the continuation of cooperation, as a member of this organization.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10523&cat=GMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/07.03.2022On March 1, 2022, the 6th session of the Coordinating Body for Intellectual Property was held. At the session, the submitted applications to the State Market Inspectorate and to CBIP were reviewed and discussed. Other current activities of the body were also discussed.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10519&cat=NChttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/03.03.2022Today, the Director of SOIP Ibush Jusufi together with the Deputy Director Blerim Idrizi welcomed the new innovator, Amin Osmani from Bogovina, Tetovo. During the meeting, Amin was handed the patent decision, which in collaboration with the professor of robotics has shown his talent by revealing: System (Sensor) for the passage of pedestrians at their crossings. This innovation will serve pedestrians to avoid the risk of collision with cars, which circulate in traffic. When this sensor alarms pedestrians and drivers, it is especially intended for people who have lost their senses of sight and hearing. We as an institution will always be in support of innovative young people and their encouragement, to contribute to this very important field.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10515&cat=GMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/17.02.2022Dear users,  Please be informed that we have successfully restored the service for the dailty update of our trade mark and industrial desing databases. The data has been updated up to 11.02.2022.  Also the databases of EUIPO, TMview and DESIGNview have been updated accordingly.  Thank you for your patience and understanding.   https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10508&cat=GMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/14.02.2022Today the State Office of Industrial Property (SOIP) of North Macedonia published a Practice Paper on when a figurative mark containing purely descriptive/non-distinctive words passes absolute grounds examination because the figurative element renders the mark as a whole sufficiently distinctive. The publication of this Practice Paper is the outcome of the SOIP’s work on finding common grounds with the criteria listed under the Common Practice on Distinctiveness - Figurative Marks containing descriptive / non-distinctive words (CP3). The principles of the practice will be generally applied and aim to cover a large majority of cases. This document, which is the result of the combined effort of the SOIP and the EUIPO within the framework of their international cooperation activities, aims to increase clarity, transparency, legal certainty and predictability for the benefit of users and examiners. The Practice Paper has been published for reference to interested stakeholders in advance of the implementation of the principles of the practices by SOIP, which will effectively take place on 14 March 2022. The Practice Paper is divided into two parts. The first summarises the key messages and main statements of the principles of the practice. The second part provides a clear comprehensive explanation of those principles. The Practice Paper can be found here.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10510&cat=TMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/14.02.2022Dear users,  Please be informed that our trade mark and industrial desing databases published on our web site have not been updated since November 2021.  A failure in the IT systems and services has occurred, and therefore our databases and search modules are not updated. Please note, the above mentioned failure has affected the updating service of TMview and DESIGNview.  The Global Brand and Global Design databases are not affected by the above mentioned system failure, therefore we would like to encourage you to use temporarily these databases until we resolve the problem. We are fully aware that the amount of published data is limited but the main bibliographic data is reflected there.  The patent database iand related services to the Federated patent register are not affected.  Our IT team is working to solve the problem and soon we are going to restore the services.  Thank you for your patience and understanding.   https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10505&cat=GMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/11.02.2022Today, the acting Director Ibush Jusufi received in the offices of the State Entity for Industrial Property representatives from the Faculty of Law "Justinian I" from the University "St. Cyril and Methodius", prof. Vlado Buckovski, prof. Goce Naumovski and prof. Kristina Tasev. The topic of discussion was the continuation of cooperation as part of the memorandum signed by both institutions on the field of industrial property protection.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10503&cat=GMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/08.02.2022The State Office for Industrial Property as an institution within the promotional activities of industrial property rights, for years has supported the holding of exhibitions of inventions, innovations, new products, industrial design and creativity of young people and participates in the award ceremony pricing, through its members in the commission. Traditionally each year, the Office awards plaques and cash prizes in the patent / protected patent/design category, woman innovator and young innovator. On the 42nd Makinova and the 19th Ekonova 2021, organized by SPATUM, which was held online due to the pandemic, in the period 08-10 November 2021, the State Office for Industrial Property distributed the following awards: Innovator plate for innovation "Automatic parking ramp", awarded to prof. Seniha Brzeva and prof. Olivera Tanevska. A plate for a new innovator was awarded to the student Marijan Bagevski, for the innovation "Thermoelectric knife with automatic temperature control". A plaque for a new innovator was awarded to student Jovana Dimitrova, for the innovation "Vertical Plotter". This event once again confirmed the creativity, dedication and commitment of innovators and especially young innovators in the realization and presentation of their inventions.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10516&cat=GMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/17.11.2021Representatives of the State Office of Industrial Property of the Republic of North Macedonia from 04.10 to 08.10 2021, participate in the 62nd General Assembly of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) held in Geneva, Switzerland. This assembly, which is held in conditions of restrictions due to Covid 19, is attended by almost all countries and it is held in a hybrid format. The General Assembly was opened by Mr. Daren Tang, Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). In his welcoming speech to the representatives of the member states, he emphasized two main goals of this organization, namely the promotion of the protection of intellectual property worldwide and ensuring cooperation between the intellectual property offices.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10488&cat=GMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/04.10.2021At the International Innovation Fair (ISIF21) held for the 6th time, from 21-26 September 2021 in Istanbul, the Republic of Turkey, organized by the Ministry of Industry and Technology, the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office, the International Association of Inventors - IFIA and the World Intellectual Property Organization - WIPO, the inventors from the Republic of Northern Macedonia, through the State Office of Industrial Property presented their latest inventions, for which they were awarded Certificates and Medals. The International Innovation Fair (ISIF21) was held this year as part of the largest world technology and aviation festival in Turkey - TEKNOFEST, under the patronage of the Presidency of the Republic of Turkey, which was attended by over 2 million visitors. At the solemn part of the fair, where numerous awards and commendations were presented, the State Adviser of SOIP, Mr. Ali Asani, awarded a commendation for the successful organization of the fair and for the long-term cooperation with the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office, which was received personally by the Director of the Office, Prof. Dr. Habib Hasan.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10485&cat=GMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/30.09.2021The cooperation between the State Office for Industrial Property and the Chamber of Commerce of Northwest Macedonia continues. SOIP Director Goran Gerasimovski and Executive Director of NWM Drilon Iseni met today to specify future activities. To raise public awareness of the protection of industrial property rights, experts from the State Office will visit chamber member companies. It will explain the benefits and procedures for trademark protection, as well as other industrial property rights. It is important to note that the protection of rights is the basis for the successful development of any business. Furthermore, businessmen will be informed about the possibilities for accessing and using international electronic databases. As part of the current cooperation of these two bodies, workshops for the protection of industrial property rights were held in several cities in the northwestern region and 57 companies were visited.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10480&cat=GMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/17.09.2021The Director of the State Office for Industrial Property, Goran Gerasimovski, today had a working meeting with Antoni Peshev - Executive Director of the Economic Chamber of RNM. The meeting discussed the organization of individual visits to the member companies of the chamber, in order to raise awareness of the benefits of protecting industrial property rights. At the same time, through these activities, the companies will learn about the role of protection in the promotion of their businesses, as well as the protection procedure, for which SOIP provides appropriate support. In addition, industry property experts will explain how the EPO, WIPO, and EUIPO electronic international databases can be used to follow global trends in innovation and new technologies worldwide. The visits will be performed in each company individually and are in full compliance with the protection measures against KOVID-19.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10478&cat=GMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/15.09.2021The State Office of Industrial Property signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Ss. Cyril and Methodius-Skopje. Within this agreement, SOIP and the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering will organize trainings, conferences, workshops, which will exchange experiences and data. "The cooperation between the State Office of Industrial Property and the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering provides practical classes for students in the institution. This means that students can hone their knowledge of professionals with many years of experience and advance in the field of industrial rights and intellectual property rights, "said Goran Gerasimovski, Director of the State Office of Industrial Property. The memorandum also envisions co-operation on projects and the organization of courses in order to advance the field of technology, education and science. "This Memorandum of Cooperation is very important for the students of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering because it enables exchange of experiences but also strengthening of contacts and dialogue between the institution and the Faculty. The expert assistance in giving and realization of the projects will help in the improvement of the knowledge and their application in practice "said Darko Danev, Director of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering. The memorandums of cooperation between the State Office of Industrial Property and the faculties enable the realization of a series of activities through which it introduces the students to learn about industrial property, its rights and significance and at the same time promotes the higher education scientific research activity.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10471&cat=GMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/27.07.2021The State Office for Industrial Property signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with the Faculty of Law "Iustinianus Primus" - Skopje, St. Cyril and Methodius ”in Skopje. The signing of this mutual cooperation occurs due to the need to intensify education in the field of intellectual property, as well as raising awareness and effective implementation of the protection of intellectual property rights. "This Memorandum of Cooperation enables second cycle students, as well as former students from master studies in intellectual property law to volunteer and hold internships at the State Office of Industrial Property to advance their further development. This volunteering will help students to professionally improve their knowledge through real developments and assistance from SOIP employees ", said Goran Gerasimovski, Director of SOIP. Gerasimovski also noted that students who will volunteer at the State Office of Industrial Property will attend training and educational and application projects within the activities of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), the European Union Intellectual Property Office ( EUIPO), the European Patent Office(EPO) and their academies, as well as other national and international organizations and institutions. The Dean of the Faculty of Law "Iustinianus Primus" Sasho Georgievski, said that the Memorandum of Cooperation includes cooperation in the field of education, training, providing expert assistance in the development and implementation of certain projects, contribution to the publication of professional and scientific papers, analysis, proposals, as well as other forms of exchange of knowledge and experience in the field of research and development of common interest. "This is a real benefit for both undergraduate and former master students in intellectual property law to work under the supervision and guidance of responsible persons and share experiences with SOIP staff." During the practical hours, the activity will be improved and the staff in the field of intellectual property rights and related fields will be trained, "Georgievski said. The memorandum of cooperation between the two institutions includes the participation of professional staff from SOIP in the teaching process, ie teaching at the Faculty of Law in terms of cooperation and implementation of the teaching-scientific process. The aim is to increase and advance the scientific research activity and the application of higher education.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10473&cat=GMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/26.07.2021On 16.07.2021, the 4th session of the Coordinating Body for Intellectual Property was held in the premises of the State Office of Industrial Property.Several points were discussed at the session: 1. Report regarding component (1) of the Project "Support to the State Office of Industrial Property" with reference number SIEA - 2018-1183, in the part on the competencies of CBIP. 2. Received applications to CBIP, their review and action upon them. - It was also discussed in the coming months to take increased activities in order to protect the rights of owners in the field of intellectual property.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10474&cat=NChttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/16.07.2021Innovation drives business, the economy and society, and successful collaboration between institutions is motivation and security for innovators and their products. Our cooperation with NAIM lasts 5 years as much as their 5th jubilee birthday which they celebrated recently. The Director of SOIP congratulated them and wished them successful years, participation and awards at international fairs.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10465&cat=GMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/16.07.2021Today we are participating in the 167th Administrative Council organized by the EPO with the member countries in the network. The meeting presented the work for 2020 with the progress of various initiatives and solutions in order to ensure the fulfillment and overcoming of the challenges arising from the COVID pandemic and achieved excellent results in difficult circumstances.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10461&cat=GMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/29.06.2021Yesterday SOIP participated in the meeting held with the President of the European Patent Office, Mr. Antonio Campinos to talk about strengthening cooperation and increasing flexibility between institutions through digital platforms, as a necessity arising from the current situation caused by COVID-19 and the modernization of the data protection system of the European Patent Office according to the Plan Strategic 2023. The meeting aimed to inform the Industrial Property Offices about the establishment of a new body by the EPO for monitoring and supervision and will play a role in legal redress in the field of data protection of the EPO.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10455&cat=PAhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/22.06.2021At today's meeting with the General Director of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Mr. Darren Tang, we discussed the new WIPO Medium-Term Strategic Plan 2022 – 2026. We also reviewed the proposed program and budget for 2022/2023 and talked about future cooperation with the heads of the IP Offices and the key issues that affect the future of the global IP ecosystem.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10458&cat=GMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/22.06.2021SOIP participated in the annual high-level meeting held by the European Union Intellectual Property Office with the heads of the Industrial Property Institutions of the Western Balkan countries. In this meeting was discussed about the achievements of the State Office for Industrial Property, representing the Republic of Northern Macedonia and the desire to further strengthen the cooperation between our offices, as a very important step of approximation with the practices of the countries of the European Union in the process of examination of industrial property objects. Due to the current situation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, this meeting was held for the second year in a row on the online platform Zoom.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10449&cat=GMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/17.06.2021The Republic of North Macedonia participated in a consultative meeting with CEFTA countries on an encouraging attempt of an EU-funded project in the field of intellectual property, including the countries of the Western Balkans. The main objective of this project is to contribute to regional integration of intellectual property rights, as part of regional economic integration, facilitating cross-regional trade in goods and services between CEFTA countries and trade with European Union countries for an economy more stable. The project will start its implementation in 2023.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10452&cat=GMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/17.06.2021On 28.05.2021, the 3rd session of the Coordinating Body for Intellectual Property was held in the premises of the State Office of Industrial Property. The session focused on the EU-funded Project: Support to the State Office of Industrial Property (preparation of an Intellectual Property Strategy) and opened a discussion on it in the area of ​​competencies of the Coordination Body. The applications submitted to the Coordination Body and the State Market Inspectorate were also reviewed and discussed.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10446&cat=NChttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/28.05.2021The 15th Annual Cooperation Meeting with the member states of the European Patent Organization (EPO) is being held today. The meeting discussed the changes in many organizations caused by the Covid pandemic. It is because of these new circumstances that the European Patent Network is building strong collaboration to turn these changes into new and positive opportunities for product inspiration and protection.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10442&cat=GMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/11.05.2021On April 27, 2021, the 2nd session of the Coordinating Body for Intellectual Property was held via video conference, through the Microsoft Teams platform. The session was chaired by the head of CBIP - Acting Deputy Director of the State Office of Industrial Property, Blerim Idrizi. The new Rules of Procedure and the new Operational Program were adopted at the session. The applications submitted to the Coordination Body and the State Market Inspectorate in the past month were also reviewed and discussed.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10438&cat=NChttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/28.04.2021Today, on April 26, the State Office of Industrial Property marks World Intellectual Property Day. Given the conditions caused by the pandemic with COVID-19, this year we mark it without a public appearance. The State Office of Industrial Property, respecting all health protocols, traditionally awarded the "Patent of the Year for 2020" award, and from the shortlist was selected the invention of Dimitrija Andjelkov from Kavadarci who with his team invented a "Respiratory Machine". As part of the award "Patent of the Year for 2020" was awarded to innovators Boris Neskovski, for the invention "Intelligent stick for navigation of the blind" and Dragan Jovanov for the innovation "Agrofit tonic for multiple sclerosis." This year, the Intellectual Property Day, whose conceptual organization is in charge of the World Intellectual Property Organization, is celebrated under the sign "IP and small and medium enterprises - Taking your ideas to the market". The State Office of Industrial Property, by patenting those ideas or products, enables a more secure market position and strengthens the competitiveness of enterprises, of course, increasing the market value of small and medium-sized enterprises and increasing profit opportunities. In this regard, the State Office of Industrial Property has repeatedly stated that small and medium-sized enterprises should value intellectual property and treat it as capital. According to previous experience, the value of the intellectual property and its potential to increase the value of the enterprise and make more profit was underestimated by small and medium enterprises. Therefore, our efforts are in the part of strengthening public awareness and pointing out that regardless of whether it is a small or medium enterprise, the idea from which the activity originated should be protected. We as the State Office of Industrial Property will continue to support, encourage and help all those who want to protect their product or idea. At the same time, we continue to strengthen the institutional cooperation through which we protect intellectual property rights. https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10435&cat=PAhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/26.04.2021Today SOIP participates in the international conference Digital Transformation Intellectual Property Artificial Intelligence Trends organized by Rospatent Russian Federal Intellectual Property Office. Artificial intelligence is developing at a tremendous pace, affecting all areas of life. Acting as the engine of the most important changes, the global artificial intelligence market illustrates the change in the vector of the world course of history - the degree of human influence on the course of the production cycle is gradually decreasing. Today, one of the indicators of the growth in demand for AI technologies is the increase in the number of organizations and government bodies using artificial intelligence to improve the efficiency of their activities. The development of artificial intelligence technologies is attracting investments from legal entities and individuals. However, without creating the necessary conditions for the further development of artificial intelligence, there is no chance to build an effective economic model of the future. Today we can see humanity is facing a dilemma, where is the border between human creativity and AI? How can we avoid the devastating effects of AI on the business community? What should be the new regulatory system? And what are the challenges intellectual property field is facing? These and other issues are going to be discussed within the framework of the Conference "Digital transformation: IP&AI trends.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10431&cat=GMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/22.04.2021The First Session of the Coordinating Body for Intellectual Property with the new composition was held on March 25, 2021, on the premises of the State Office for Industrial Property. The meeting was convened and chaired by the new head of CBIP - Acting Deputy Director of SOIP, Blerim Idrizi. At the session, a new Rules of Procedure and a new Operational Program were reviewed and adopted, and the applications submitted to KTIS for violation of intellectual property rights were reviewed.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10428&cat=NChttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/25.03.2021At the invitation of Prof. Dr. Hristina Spasevska, Vice Rector of UKIM, Director of the State Office of Industrial Property Goran Gerasimovski today for the first time held an online lecture for students at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology (FEEIT). At the lecture, Gerasimovski introduced the students to the State Office of Industrial Property as an institution within the competencies, the processes it represents as well as the importance and benefits of patenting innovations and protection of industrial products. Gerasomovski stressed that the goal of the State Office of Industrial Property is to encourage and support students and possibly future innovators in placing and protecting their products as well as to raise awareness of the need to protect innovation, trademark, industrial design, and geographical indications.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10422&cat=GMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/24.03.2021Medical technologies take top spot in European patent applications European Patent Office receives 180 250 applications in 2020 Patent applications for medical technologies soar, driven by rising of digital communications and computer technology The top five countries of origin are the US, Germany, Japan, China, and France European companies and inventors account for the largest share of filings Sharpest growth in patent applications from US and Japan Huawei tops the applicant ranking, ahead of Samsung, Qualcomm, Ericsson Munich, 16 March 2021 - Patent filings at the EPO reflect the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on different technology fields. Sharp falls in some sectors have been countered by surges elsewhere, with medical technologies in the lead and major growth in both pharmaceuticals and biotechnology. According to EPO Patent Index 2020, digital communication was the second most active field overall, up 1.0%, with computer technology in third place, up 1.9%. Between them, they comprised over 15% of all filings to the EPO last year. In 2020, the EPO received 180 250 applications, just 0.7% down on 2019 despite the pandemic. There was growth in most other fields related to electricity and energy, indicating the continuing importance of technologies for the Fourth Industrial Revolution as well as for renewable energy, transmission, and storage. Demand for European patents stable In 2020, the EPO received 180 250 applications, just 0.7% down on 2019 despite the pandemic. However, this conceals contrasting trends, with falls in demand for patent applications from some countries and in some technologies offset by growth elsewhere. The picture is complex and deserves closer inspection. One thing is certain: the economic impact of the coronavirus is only beginning to be seen through patent filings. Top applicants The 2020 ranking reflects continued growth in demand for European patents from China and South Korea. Samsung tops the table, ahead of Huawei, which led the ranking in 2019, and LG in third place. The top 10 includes five companies from Europe (the highest number since 2014), two from South Korea, and one from China, Japan, and the US respectively. Top technology fields As the digital transformation of the economy accelerates, Europe remains a robust technology market. Having soared in 2019, digital communication and computer technology made more modest gains last year. Medical technology returned to the top spot (+2.6%), while pharmaceuticals and biotechnology surged, up +10.2% and +6.3% respectively. In 2020, the top ten fields accounted for almost 55% of all European patent applications. Geographic origin of applications Europe maintained its share of nearly half of all patent applications. There was an increase in filings from companies in Finland (+11.1%), France (+3.1%), and Italy (+2.9%). Amongst the other countries which filed over 1000 applications, many showed a decline in filings from their native companies, including a fall from Germany (-3.0%) which nevertheless still accounted for 14% of all filings. From outside Europe, US firms filed less than the previous year (-4.1%) but maintained their share of a quarter of all applications, followed by companies from Japan (-1.1%). The major countries that saw the greatest growth in absolute numbers in 2020 were China (+9.9%) and South Korea (+9.2%). For detailed statistics, see the EPO Patent Index 2020 at epo.org/patent-index2020.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10423&cat=PAhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/16.03.2021The State Office of Industrial Property and the Ministry of Internal Affairs are strengthening the co-operation in the fight against piracy and infringement of industrial property rights. In today's meeting between the Director of the State Office of Industrial Property Goran Gerasimovski and the Minister of Internal Affairs Oliver Spasovski was discussed the role, activities and applications handled by the Coordinating Body for Industrial Property at SOIP and further cooperation between institutions in the field of digital media and social networks through the Sector for Computer Crime and Digital Forensics at the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The purpose of the SOIP is to strengthen the cooperation between the Coordination Body and all relevant institutions in order to expedite the processing in resolving cases that reach the Coordination Body. Only through mutual cooperation and raising public awareness of the need and benefits of protection of intellectual property rights, the violation of intellectual property rights can be stopped.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10419&cat=GMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/11.03.2021Today at the Faculty of Law, the candidates for representatives took the written and oral part of the professional exam with which they need to obtain a license from the State Office of Industrial Property.Representatives have a significant role to play in protecting industrial property rights. They have special knowledge, a high level of education, and especially knowledge of domestic, foreign, and international law. Their role is especially important in conducting proceedings for the protection of industrial property rights before the courts.In the future, the SOIP with their help will solve the problems and improve the conditions for the protection of intellectual and industrial property rights.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10414&cat=GMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/02.03.2021Today, the Director of the SOIP, Mr. Goran Gerasimovski took part in the manifestation on the occasion of the 125th anniversary of the establishment of the Hungarian Intellectual Property Office, which was organized in Budapest, where, among others, representatives of WIPO, EUIPO, and EPO took part.Small and medium-sized enterprises are the backbone of many economies, including Hungary. Tradition, innovation, and protection of intellectual property were discussed during the roundtable discussions.  https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10411&cat=GMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/01.03.2021The State Office of Industrial Property, as the holder of Chapter 3.07 - Intellectual Property Rights participated in the sixteenth meeting of the Internal Market and Competition which was held on February 25, 2021. At the meeting, was discussed about the three working groups that are part of the chapter, mainly Copyright and Related Rights, Industrial Property Rights and Enforcement, and Fight Against Counterfeiting and Piracy. - The following specific topics were discussed at the one-hour meeting: - Harmonization of the National Law on Copyright and Related Rights with Directives 2014/26 / EC, 2011/77 / EC, 2012/28 / EC, and the Marrakesh Agreement. - The current cooperation of the State Office for Industrial Property with the Office for Intellectual Property of the European Union as well as the goals and expectations from the further cooperation - Transposition of Directive 943/2016 / EU on trade secrets into national industrial property law - Recommendations for compliance with the new EU directives in the field of industrial design - SOIP project for the new long-term national Strategy for intellectual property 2021-2026 as well as the dedicated electronic network, electronic submission of applications, and electronic services - Certificates for additional protection - what is the current situation in the Law on Industrial Property as well as detailed information on the already submitted and resolved claims in the Office - The undertaken activities in order to continue to improve the cooperation between the institutions responsible for the implementation of IP rights as well as - the dispute between the land and cable operators caused by the amendments to Article 143 paragraph 3 and 4 of the Law on Audio and Audiovisual Media Services. The representatives of the European Commission were satisfied with the efforts and what has been achieved so far under Chapter 3.07 - Intellectual Property Rights.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10405&cat=GMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/26.02.2021Dears, We would like to inform you that the professional exam for representatives in the procedure for the protection of industrial property rights will be held on 02.03.2021 (Tuesday) at the Faculty of Law (Amphitheater 2). The written part of the exam will be held at 09.30. The candidates who will successfully pass the written part of the exam will take the oral part of the exam on the same day from 12.00.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10408&cat=GMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/26.02.2021Today, the State Office for Industrial Property signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with the Fund for Innovation and Technological Development. The purpose of this cooperation is to encourage and promote domestic companies that have innovative inventions as well as to introduce businessmen to the meaning and value of the protected product. "We want to introduce domestic companies to the importance of protected products, ie protected patents, trademarks, industrial designs, geographical indications because they not only strengthen the competitiveness of the company but also increase its reputation through which the company proves its technical capacity, inventiveness,  and expertise in the area in which the company operates," said Goran Gerasimovski, Director of the State Office of Industrial Property. Gerasimovski also stressed that SOIP is a strong partner of innovators, which constantly patents and promotes their products but also encourages new innovative solutions important for the whole society. The cooperation between the two institutions will be realized through a series of activities aimed at encouraging innovations and their protection, exchange of information, knowledge, and experiences, participation in working bodies and training, workshops, and promotions. "I expect that such cooperation will contribute to raising awareness of the need to protect innovative products and services of Macedonian companies, as well as the benefits arising from the acquisition of protection.  "With joint efforts, exchange of information, and ideas, we will enable Macedonian innovators to succeed and become more competitive in the domestic and foreign markets,” said Kosta Petrov, Director of FITD. The signing of this Memorandum is aimed at promoting and raising awareness of strengthening national industrial property systems in order to guarantee, protect and use industrial property rights.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10415&cat=GMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/16.02.2021Today, Goran Gerasimovski, the Director of the State Office of Industrial Property met with the Director of the Agency for Attracting Foreign Investments,  Dejan Pavleski. During the meeting was discussed the protection of industrial property rights as one of the most important factors that companies take into account if they want to invest in a foreign country. Guided by this, international companies analyze in detail the regulations and conditions for investing in a country. In that direction, in their export strategy, the companies should include industrial property, which increases the competitiveness of the company in the export markets. This is extremely important for domestic companies with export potential because the protection of the industrial property is one of the most important elements for the successful functioning of the single European market. The protection of industrial property, your trademark, or industrial design enables a favorable market position and loyal customers for their own products and services in foreign markets. Statistically, countries with strong systems for the protection of industrial property rights attract more foreign investment compared to countries without existing protection regulations. The Republic of North Macedonia in this area is harmonized with the international standards for the protection of industrial property rights, providing effective legal protection to companies operating in the country.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10400&cat=GMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/18.01.2021A working meeting of the Coordinating Body for Intellectual Property was held today at the State Office for Industrial Property, attended by representatives of all member institutions. The meeting reviewed the allegations of infringement of intellectual and industrial property rights. Director Gerasimovski announced the organization of additional activities for the next period. The aim is to affirm the role of the Coordination Body, strengthen the cooperation with relevant stakeholders and raise public awareness of the need and benefits of protection of rights.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10397&cat=NChttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/10.12.2020The Director of the State Office for Industrial Property Goran Gerasimovski today met with the Director of the Fund for Innovation and Technological Development Kosta Petrov. During the meeting, the intensification of the cooperation between the two institutions was discussed. The two institutions will work together to raise awareness of the need to patent products and the benefits that come with protection. By protecting their products, Macedonian innovators and companies are becoming more competitive in the domestic and foreign markets. The State Office of Industrial Property will be involved through expert advice in info sessions for applying for FITD public calls. The cooperation in this direction will be specifically defined in the next period.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10392&cat=GMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/27.11.2020The Director of SOIP Goran Gerasimovski participated in the Technical and Operational SupportCommittee of the EPO which was held yesterday and today. In the next 4 years, 7 projects in the field of IT will be implemented, as part of the strategic priorities of the European Patent Organization. We bring services closer to innovators. We are working on simplification and digitalization of the processes of the State Office of Industrial Property.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10385&cat=GMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/06.11.2020The State Office of Industrial Property participated in the third session of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Webinar. The topic was "Intellectual Property and Artificial Intelligence". The webinar was opened by Mr. Daren Tang, Director General of this organization. The incredible potential for development and the enormous contribution to all areas of artificial intelligence in the world were discussed. That is why artificial intelligence directly affects the field of Intellectual Property. Based on these facts, existing IP systems will be developed, the concept of the inventor will be redefined, and different categories of AI for inventors will be identified.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10379&cat=GMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/04.11.2020On 2nd November Blerim Idrizi took over the position of Deputy Director of the State Office of Industrial Property. He emphasized that he will be committed professionally and he will professionally perform his work responsibilities. He also expressed commitment to raise public awareness in the field of industrial property, organizing various activities throughout the country. He expressed great hope and commitment in the work of the Office, in order to raise the level of work and to be up to date with the latest developments in the field of intellectual property.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10382&cat=GMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/02.11.2020The Director of SOIP,  Mr. Goran Gerasimovski yesterday participated in the 125th Committee of Budget and Finance organized by the European Patent Office.During this Committee the topic of discussion was the budget adjustment and risk assessment for the measures to be taken during this time of pandemic for 2021 and the coverage of gaps for the current year. The draft budget for 2021 reflects EPO's response to the environment created by this pandemic, establishing a prudent approach to macroeconomic risk assessment.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10373&cat=GMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/29.10.2020The Director of the State Office for Industrial Property, M-r Goran Gerasimovski, today at the "St. Cyril and Methodius" University in Skopje, had a working meeting with Prof. Dr. Vlado Buckovski, Professor at the Faculty of Law "Iustinianus Primus" and the Head of Postgraduate Studies in Intellectual Property Law - Prof. Dr. Goce Naumovski, Alumni Ambassador at the University of Strasbourg. The meeting established guidelines for cooperation within the Pan-European Seal, a joint exchange program for students and interns at the European Patent Office and the European Union Intellectual Property Office.  Director Gerasimovski stressed the readiness of the SOIP for the implementation of specific projects between the scientific community and all stakeholders in the field of industrial property in national, regional, and European context.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10376&cat=GMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/29.10.2020Today, the current Deputy Director Goran Gerasimovski officially takes over the function of acting Director of the State Office of Industrial Property. "Ready for new challenges, we continue to work transparently and tirelessly. By protecting intellectual property, we are moving the Macedonian economy forward, encouraging innovation and creating conditions for young people to realize their talents at home." said Gerasimovski. All employees of the State Office of Industrial Property expressed their gratitude to Dr. Safet Emruli, who headed this institution in previous years. The Office continues with the current and additional activities, in accordance with the priorities of the new management. The aim is to emphasize the importance of the protection of intellectual rights and the great contribution that innovation has to the development of the economy and the state.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10370&cat=GMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/27.10.2020The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) together with INSEAD and Cornell University has announced the Global Innovation Index (IIG) for 2020. This is the 13th edition of the Index, which aims to help policymakers understand innovative activities, which promote economic development. The study is based on 131 economies, the results of which are based on 80 indicators, which include the steps of application of intellectual property, high university rankings, and scientific-technical publications (Cornell University, INSEAD and WIPO (2020)) The Republic of Northern Macedonia is in 57th place out of 131 countries according to the Global Innovation Index (IIG) for 2020, announced on the 2nd of this month, according to which it marks an increase in 2 countries above the list of countries, which invested in innovative infrastructure. According to this report, the Republic of Northern Macedonia has a significant increase compared to the past two years, which is mainly related to the general policy of the Government of the Republic of Northern Macedonia regarding small, micro, and small enterprises average. Global Innovation Index 2020 North Macedonia’s Rankings, 208 – 2020 (comparative)                       GII           Innovation                 Inputs 2020               57                  46                         63 2019               59                  52                         63 2018               84                  71                         93 A great success achieved, according to the quality indicators ISO9001 (22nd place) and high and medium high technology products (21st place) as well as the position in the category of knowledge and technologies has improved, according to which the Republic of Northern Macedonia is in 58th place. According to the Global Innovation Index, the Republic of Northern Macedonia has above average scores in five of the seven pillars of the Global Innovation Index, which refer to institutions, infrastructure, market sophistication, where it ranks 17th, knowledge and technological results and creative results. The five most innovative countries, according to IIG analysis this year are Switzerland, Sweden, the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10367&cat=GMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/16.09.2020Users are informed that the International Bureau of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) publishes on its website important information on how WIPO handles and operates in emergencies caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting WIPO's exclusively electronic communication with applicants for international patents (PCT system), trademarks (Madrid system) and industrial design (Hague system) and therefore it is necessary to enter data on e-mail addresses of the applicants: PCT system https://www.wipo.int/pct/en/news/2020/news_0008.html Hague system https://www.wipo.int/hague/en/news/2020/news_0009.html Madrid system https://www.wipo.int/madrid/en/news/2020/news_0009.htmlhttps://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10360&cat=GMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/24.04.2020The State Office of Industrial Property informs that the traditional annual event Patent of the Year and the celebration of April 26th - World Intellectual Property Day will be postponed, in accordance with the measures of the Government of the Republic of North Macedonia for protection against COVID-19. The event Patent of the Year will be held after the end of the crisis and crisis measures. This year, we welcome April 26th in different conditions. It is the duty of every institution and every citizen to contribute to the protection of public health. At the same time, this crisis highlights the enormous role of innovation in finding solutions to the problems that humanity is facing. We, as Office, are continuing to work intensively on improving the cooperation between the institutions and all stakeholders, as well as improving the entire system of intellectual property rights in the Republic of North Macedonia. The World Intellectual Property Organization marks this year's April 26th - World Intellectual Property Day under the motto "Innovate for a Green Future". The text for marking the World Intellectual Property Day, the message of the Director General of WIPO as well as the activities on the occasion of this day can be read at the following link: https://www.wipo.int/ip-outreach/en/ipday/.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10364&cat=GMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/24.04.2020 As of 6 April 2020, IP Australia has made its trade mark data available to the TMview search tool. With IP Australia joining TMview, the tool now contains data from 74 participating offices, and the addition of more than 1.6 million trade marks from IP Australia, TMview provides information and access to more than 59.1 million trade marks in total. Since the introduction of TMview in April 2010, the tool has served more than 70 million searches from 169 different countries, with Spain, China and Germany among the most frequent users. An improved version of TMview was launched in April 2020 with new features, a user-friendly interface and an enhanced search experience. The integration of IP Australia is a concrete result of the International Cooperation programme managed by EUIPO in collaboration with its international partners. You can find out more at www.euipn.org and www.tmview.orghttps://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10357&cat=TMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/24a85dd8-9904-44d6-9017-16682aa1a7a1.jpg06.04.2020Digital technologies take top spot in European patent applications European Patent Office receives record 181 000 applications in 2019 Patent applications for digital technologies soar, driven by rise of 5G and AI Top five countries of origin are the US, Germany, Japan, China and France European companies and inventors account for largest share of filings Sharpest growth in patent applications from China and South Korea Huawei tops the applicant ranking, ahead of Samsung, LG, United Technologies and Siemens Munich, 12 March 2020 - Patent statistics published today by the European Patent Office (EPO) show that for the first time in more than a decade digital technologies have taken the lead in patent applications filed. According to the EPO Patent Index 2019, the surge in the fields of digital communication (+19.6%) and computer technology (+10.2%) is fuelling the sustained growth in patent filings: In 2019, the EPO received well over 181 000 applications in total, 4% more than in 2018 and a new all-time high. "The rapid rise of digital technologies is the most striking trend from our 2019 index," said EPO President António Campinos. "The digital transformation of the economy is now fully reflected in the patent applications reaching the EPO. With our well-established and globally recognised approach to examining applications in the digital field, the EPO is well placed to support inventors, and foster innovation in Europe and beyond. It is important that companies and researchers in Europe seeking to protect their inventions find a level playing field with their competitors from Asia and the US, and are able to maintain a strong position in the global technology market." 5G and AI as drivers of growth Among the top technical fields at the EPO, digital communication and computer technology saw the steepest growth, highlighting their key role in driving the digital transformation that is permeating all sectors and industries. Patent applications in digital communication grew by +19.6% in 2019, overtaking medical technology (+0.9%), which had been the most patent-active technology since 2006. This field, which lies at the intersection of telecommunications and computers, includes technologies that are crucial to implementing 5G wireless networks. With an increase of 64.6%, Chinese companies contributed most to the growth in digital communication patent applications, with US (+14.6%) and South Korean firms (+36.1%, albeit from a smaller base) following suit. By comparison, filings from Europe grew moderately (+3.1%). In terms of share, China, the US and Europe are now the joint leaders, each accounting for roughly a quarter of all patent applications filed with the EPO in this field. The top three applicants in 2019 were Huawei, Ericsson and Qualcomm (Fig.: Leading applicants, digital communication). The second fastest-growing field at the EPO in 2019 was computer technology (+10.2%). Here the driving factor for growth was the increase in patent applications related to artificial intelligence, especially in the areas of machine learning and pattern recognition, image data processing and generation, and data retrieval. US companies (+13.6% over 2018) accounted for nearly 40% of all patent applications in computer technology, followed by EPO member states (+9.3%) with almost 30% of the total. Applications from China (+18.7%) made up just over 10%. The leading applicants in 2019 were Alphabet (Google), Microsoft, Samsung, Huawei, Intel and Siemens (Fig.: Leading applicants, computer technology). A significant proportion of the growth in 2019 also came from smaller applicants, and from new players. European companies lead in transport Other technical fields with solid growth at the EPO in 2019 were: transport (+6.6% over 2018), which includes the automotive sector; electrical machinery, apparatus and energy (+5.5%), where many inventions for clean energy technologies are filed; and pharmaceuticals (+4.4%). European companies held the largest share of patent applications in transport, measurement, organic fine chemistry and "other special machines" - an area covering a range of technologies including machine tools for various industries and 3D printing. Growth from nearly every region, surge from China The technology trends were also reflected in the country data. The top five countries of origin for applications in 2019 were the US, accounting for 25% of total filings, followed by Germany (15%), Japan (12%), China (7%) and France (6%) (Fig.: Origin of applications). The increase in applications at the EPO in 2019 was mainly fuelled by the strong increase in filing volumes from China (+29.2% over 2018), the US (+5.5%) and South Korea (+14.1%) (Fig.: Top 50 countries for applications). In the past decade, patent filings from China with the EPO have increased nearly sixfold (12 247 applications in 2019 vs. 2 061 in 2010). In 2019, the general upward trend in filings continued from nearly every major industrial region, with only Japan experiencing a small drop (-2.3%) after two years of growth. Patent applications from the 38 EPO countries grew modestly (+1.1%) in 2019, the third year of increase. In relative terms, the share of patent applications from Europe continued to slide, however, falling from 51% in 2009 to 45% in 2019, as more players from outside Europe, and especially Asia, seek to protect their inventions in the European market. Other countries with notable increases in filings with the EPO include Canada (+14.5%), Israel (+6.8%), and - from lower levels - Saudi Arabia (+38.3%) and Brazil (18.8%). European trends: Germany stable while Sweden, the UK and Spain show solid growth Patent applications coming from the EPO member states developed stably overall, with most firms filing more patent applications than in 2018. Sweden (+8.0%) was the growth champion, boosted by increases in applications related to digital communication and computer technology. Patent filings from the UK (+6.9%) and Switzerland (+3.6%) continued to increase significantly, too, while filings from Italy advanced by +1.2%. After two consecutive years of growth the number of patent applications coming from Europe's top filing country, Germany, remained stable (+0.5%), while France (-2.9%) and the Netherlands (-2.6%) saw decreases last year. The drop in patent filings from France was due to fewer applications in fields such as digital communication and automotive, while in the Netherlands, lower numbers of applications were filed in a number of sectors, including medical technology and biotechnology. Among the European economies with mid-range patenting volumes, applications from Spain (+6.0%) grew solidly. Belgium (+3.2%), Austria (+2.6%), and Denmark (+0.8%) achieved similar filing levels to 2018, while patent applications from Finland fell further (-1.4%). There were also significant increases from countries with smaller patenting volumes, such as Ireland (+6.3%) and Norway (+3.6%). Portugal (+23.1%) and Greece (+15.8%) also both saw their third year of consecutive growth, albeit from a smaller base. Huawei heads list of applicants The company ranking also reflects the rapidly growing importance of digital technologies. Huawei topped the table of patent applicants at the EPO in 2019 with 3 524 applications. Samsung moved up to second place and LG gained a position to take third. The two South Korean firms were followed by US company United Technologies and the top applicant of 2018, Siemens at No.5.. Sony is Japan's highest ranking applicant (jumping from 11th to 9th), while Ericsson (moving up to 7th), Philips and Robert Bosch ensure that European companies account for the majority of the applicants in the ranking: The top 10 includes four companies from Europe, two from South Korea, two from the US, and one from each of China and Japan. Every fifth application at the EPO filed by an SME A breakdown of applications originating from European countries shows that 72% of them were filed by large companies, 18% by small and medium-sized enterprises and individual inventors, and 10% by universities and public research organisations. This confirms that a significant proportion of EPO applicants are smaller entities (Fig.: Breakdown of applicants by category). For detailed statistics, see the EPO Patent Index 2019 at www.epo.org/patent-index2019.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10321&cat=GMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/12.03.2020On dates 6th and 7th February 2020, the State Office of Industrial Property of the Republic of North Macedonia was visited by a delegation led by the General Director of Industrial Property, Mrs. Ledina Beqiraj. The meeting was attended by the General Director of the State Office of Industrial Property Mr. Safet Emruli, Mr. Goran Gerasimovski Vice Director of the State Office of Industrial Property and other representatives of both offices.During the meeting were discussed the ways of cooperation of counterpart offices in the field of industrial property, cooperation that came in the framework of signing the cooperation agreement between the parties.The purpose of the collaboration is to achieve objectives, which include the mutual exchange of experience, information and publications in the field of IP, strategic policies and increased awareness of the importance of protecting industrial property facilities.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10352&cat=GMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/10.02.2020Dear users, We are kindly informing you that the web site of SOIP is undergoing through technical issues with downloading services of our published content. Currently we are working on restoring our download services. For urgent access to unavailable content please contact us on the following e-mail address: info@ippo.gov.mk. We apologize for any inconvenience, and thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation. Kind regards.  https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10349&cat=GMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/31.01.2020In the framework of the activities of the Coordination Body for Intellectual Property, the State Market Inspectorate, upon receiving reports by the trademark holders and, also, ex officio, on 26 and 27 November 2019 conducted inspections in several economic operators on the territory of the City of Skopje. and the municipalities of Ohrid and Struga. From a total of 45 conducted supervisions, several irregularities were found in relation to the unauthorized use of the trademark right stated in the reports of the right holder SNB REACT DOO Skopje and also violations were found when acting ex officio. For the violations found during the inspections, the State Market Inspectorate issued 36 misdemeanor payment orders totaling EUR 66,570. The traders' surveillance found products (men's and women's clothing, handbags, belts) of the well-known trademarks "POLO", "LA COSTE", "LOUIS VUITTON", which were put on the market without having the right to use the same. The products in a total value of MKD 111.700.00 were temporarily seized until a final court decision is reached.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10346&cat=NChttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/20.12.2019The Coordinative Body for Intellectual Property, within its competencies for establishing coordination in the enforcement of the protection of industrial property rights, in the middle of June 2019 conducted coordinated activities in three legal entities that have violated the industrial property rights. The activities were carried out upon prior request for action, submitted by the right holders. For the efficient implementation of the measures and activities, representatives of the State Market Inspectorate, the Public Revenue Office and the Ministry of Interior participated in the surveillance. During the inspections carried out at the indicated entities in the Applications for violation of industrial property rights, it was found that the claims in the requests were reasonable. In these actions, a total of 74 products were seized, which infringe industrial property rights (74 construction products) and 5100 products, which also infringe industrial property rights (5100 fruit drinks). In these actions, decisions were made by which the legal entities were ordered to withdraw the products and documents related to the product. Settlement procedures were conducted, in which the perpetrators were fined in the amount of 6000 euros in denarsfor the legal entity and 1,800 euros in denars for the responsible person in the legal entity. Since the settlement procedures were unsuccessful, requests for initiation of misdemeanor procedures were submitted to the competent court.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10315&cat=GMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/07.12.2019A regional seminar on Patent Information and Databases was organized by the World Intellectual Property Organization and the State Office of Industrial Property in Skopje. At the seminar, Ms. Silvia Trpkovska from the Sector of Transition and Developed Countries, WIPO, Mr. Vipin Saroha from Global Infrastructure Sector, WIPO  as well as the expert and patent advisor from Hungary, Mr. Farkas Szabolcs had presentations on the topic. In addition to guests from the national offices of Albania, Serbia, Montenegro and Bulgaria, a number of industrial property representatives, inventors as well as state administration representatives that are part of the overall system of intellectual property protection and enforcement. At the seminar, participants exchanged experiences as well as best practices in the use of patent information and databases.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10341&cat=PAhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/04.12.2019The 10th session of the Coordination Body of Intellectual Property was held on 13.11.2019. During the meeting, the minutes of the ninth session, held on 09.10.2019, were approved, and the current and future activities of this Coordination Body were also discussed. The conclusions of the meetings with REACT and the American Chamber of Commerce in Macedonia were reviewed, as well as newly filed reports of intellectual property rights violations.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10337&cat=NChttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/15.11.2019The Deputy Director of the State Office for Industrial Property, Mr. Goran Gerasimovski attended the opening of this year's MAKINOVA & EKONOVA exhibitions. MAKINOVA is held for the 40th time in our country. It exhibits inventions, innovations, new technologies and products, technical advancements, industrial design, trademarks, and research and youth creativity. The MAKINOVA 2019 exhibition is associated with the 17th time with the EKONOVA 2019 exhibition of innovations, inventions, and ideas aimed at improving the environment. The State Office of Industrial Property this year also awards the best, supporting inventors in our country. The inventions can be seen in the next two days at the Museum of the City of Skopje, with prizes being shared on Sunday.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10335&cat=NChttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/11.11.2019North Macedonia, ARIPO, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Georgia, Moldova and Serbia have decided to use the list of terms from the harmonised database of product indications in DesignClass As of 30 September 2019, The State Office of Industrial Property of the Republic of North Macedonia (SOIP), The African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO), The Institute for Intellectual Property of Bosnia and Herzegovina (IIP-BIH), The National Intellectual Property Center of Georgia (Sakpatenti), The State Agency on Intellectual Property of the Republic of Moldova (AGEPI) and The Intellectual Property Office of the Republic of Serbia (IPORS) have decided to use the harmonised database of product indications (HDBPI) in DesignClass. As a result, these are the first six IP offices outside the European Union (EU) that will use terms from HDBPI, which is one of the expected outcomes of EUIPO’s strategic project, “Extension of tools”, managed by its International Cooperation Area. This project aims at extending the reach of tools from The European Union Intellectual Property Network (EUIPN) beyond the EU for the benefit of the global users. With the extension of reach of HDBPI to  SOIP, ARIPO, IIP-BIH, Sakpatenti, AGEPI and IPORS, DesignClass now offers users the opportunity to search and translate more than 12.000 harmonised concepts in 27 languages from 30 IP offices. You can find out more at www.euipn.org and http://euipo.europa.eu/designclass   https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10326&cat=GMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/02.10.2019Deputy Director of the State Office of Industrial Property and President of the Coordination Body for Intellectual Property, Mr. Goran Gerasimovski addressed today an event to raise public awareness on the protection of intellectual property rights and identify counterfeit products held at the Hotel “Russia”. "Our task as a Coordination Body is to guarantee continued cooperation, to organize common actions, to build and maintain an effective mechanism for the protection of industrial property rights, copyrights, and related rights. That is why we continue to work hard in this direction, and today's event is a step forward in the right direction “said Mr. Gerasimovski. Today's event also marked the signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation between the NGO “React” and the Customs Administration of the Republic of North Macedonia in order to promote cooperation in the fight against counterfeiting.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10330&cat=NChttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/27.09.2019The members of the Coordination Body for Intellectual Property, Customs Administration and Market Inspection on 6th September 2019 carried out a joint action against illegal sale of cigarettes, cut tobacco, and other tobacco products on the Tetovo markets. The action seized 69 boxes of 500 grams of cut tobacco or a total of 34.5 kg and 2,156 boxes of different brands of cigarettes. Boxes for cut tobacco have also been found to infringe their intellectual property rights, ie the names and marks of the WEST, Marllboro (Marbor) and Winston trademarks have been illegally used. The goods were seized and appropriate charges were brought against the perpetrators. The seriousness of the problem and the extent of the damage caused by the illicit trade in tobacco and tobacco products, which has recently been compounded by the infringement of intellectual property rights, require continued efforts to prevent illicit traffic and to prevent infringement of intellectual property rights. To these products is not known the composition, origin, method of production and storage. In this action which is yet to be examined were found products for which the composition which according to the first estimates has a small percentage of tobacco. With anti-trafficking actions we protect competitiveness, legal production and licensed producers, prevent tax evasion and further contribute to protecting people's health that could be endangered by the use of unverified products released on the market on the illegal ways. As before, against the perpetrators, they will continue to be subject to the most severe sanctions to prevent this occurrence.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10332&cat=NChttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/27.09.2019On September 2, 2019, a delegation of the European Patent Office led by Mr. Simon White - IT Cooperation and Mr. Christoph Browarnyj - European Cooperation were on a working visit to the State Office of Industrial Property.The meeting with the delegation was attended by the employees of the State Office of Industrial Property led by the Deputy Director of the Office, Mr. Goran Gerasimovski. The following topics were discussed during the meeting: - updating of current projects and activities in cooperation with EPO in the field of IT- methodology for forthcoming cooperation projects- joint workshop for completing the questionnaire At the end of the meeting was discussed for the next steps that is needed to be taken in order to start the realization of the joint projects deriving from the EPO Strategic Plan 2023.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10323&cat=GMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/03.09.2019The Global Innovation Index (GII) is a ranking of world economies based on innovation capabilities. Consisting of roughly 80 indicators, grouped into innovation inputs and outputs, the GII aims to capture the multi-dimensional facets of innovation. The following table shows the rankings of North Macedonia over the past three years, noting that data availability and the GII model influence year-on-year comparisons of the GII ranks. The confidence interval for North Macedonia’s ranking in the GII 2019 is between 58 and 65. North Macedonia’s Rankings, 2017 - 2019                       GII     Innovation Inputs    Innovation Outputs    2019            59                    52                                   63    2018            84                    71                                   93    2017            61                    53                                   63 North Macedonia performs better in Innovation Inputs than Outputs. This year North Macedonia ranks 52nd in Innovation Inputs, better than 2018 and compared to2017. As for Innovation Outputs, North Macedonia ranks 63rd. This position is better than 2018 and thesame as 2017. North Macedonia ranks 12th among the 34 upper middle-income economies. North Macedonia ranks 36th among the 39 economies in Europe.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10355&cat=GMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/30.07.201926th of April, the World Intellectual Property Day, was marked by the State Office of Industrial Property of the Republic of North Macedonia with a series of activities. The traditional manifestation "Patent of the Year - 2018" was hold . At the event participated inventors, representatives of the IPR and other representatives directly or indirectly involved in the process of protection of intellectual property rights. In the welcoming speech, the Deputy Director of the Office, Goran Gerasimovski addressed the guests and presented the latest activities in the field of industrial property as well as pointed out the future activities that will be undertaken for improving the work of the Office as well as the activities that the Office will undertake in order to raise public awareness of the significance and benefits of industrial property rights and the strengthening the inter institutional cooperation within the system of the Intellectual Property Rights . The traditional award "Patent of the Year - 2018" was granted to the inventor Petar Indovski for the invention "Probe for measurement of the penetration of water through the soil and humidity vertical profiles". The inventor, Mr. Indovski addressed the present guests and presented his invention as the application of the same. Also at this manifestation, the Deputy director of the Office, Mr. Goran Gerasimovski, distributed the awards to the Macedonian women inventors won at the International exhibition of women inventors "KIWIE 2018" and the prizes won by the inventors in the international fair of innovations and innovation technologies ARKIMED 2019 that was held in Moscow. Also, during the celebration of the April 26 - World Intellectual Property Day, a campaign for promotion of industrial property rights as well as raising public awareness about the importance and benefits of protection of industrial property rights was conducted. Within the campaign, two stands were set up, on the Macedonia square in Skopje, as well as in Skopje City Mall. Promotional materials were distributed at the stands, information on industrial property rights was given, as well as responded to the large number of questions of interested citizens.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10311&cat=GMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/30.04.2019On the occasion of the "26 April - World Intellectual Property Day" the State Office of Industrial Property will organize the event in which officially will be awarded the prize "Patent of the year 2018". The event will take place on the 25th of April 2019 at the premises of the Hotel Solun (Skopje, City Center) at 11:00.  Also, a promotional campaign for raising the awareness of the protection of industrial property rights will also be realized. Stands will be placed on Macedonia Square as well as in Skopje City Mall. Promotional materials will be distributed on the stands as well as the questions of the interested citizens will be answered.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10307&cat=GMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/23.04.2019The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has launched a new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered image search technology that makes it faster and easier to establish the distinctiveness of a trademark in a target market. Earlier-generation image search tools primarily determine trademark image similarity by identifying shapes and colors in marks. WIPO’s new AI-based technology improves on this technology by using deep machine learning to identify combinations of concepts – such as an apple, an eagle, a tree, a crown, a car, a star – within an image to find similar marks that have previously been registered. The new technology results in a narrower and more precise group of potentially similar marks, facilitating greater certainty in strategic planning for brand expansion into new markets. With fewer results to scrutinize, this also translates into labor-cost savings for trademark examiners, attorneys and paralegals, industry practitioners and researchers. “In the field of trademarks, our state-of-the-art AI technology is a major improvement that will create greater certainty for the development of new image marks and greater ease for monitoring potentially misleading or conflicting new registrations,” said WIPO Director General Francis Gurry. “This kind of enhanced business intelligence is invaluable in a globalized economy in which the volume of economic agents seeking brand protection is expanding rapidly.”  WIPO’s new AI search technology leverages deep neural networks and figurative elements classification data from the Madrid System for the International Registration of Marks and from large trademark offices. All users can access the AI search technology for free through WIPO’s Global Brand Database, where it has been fully integrated into the database search engine.   Search coverage The new search functionality covers the national collections of 45 trademark offices already participating in the project - even if they have not been using a classification system for figurative elements. This represents a total number of almost 38 million trademarks to date. WIPO periodically adds new collections from around the world to the database. “The increasing demand for IP rights across the globe is overwhelming current-generation systems, which is why WIPO is leading on the development of artificial intelligence-based tools that improve the global IP system,” said Mr. Gurry, adding: “A larger data pool means better AI results, so I encourage trademark offices whose collections are not included in the Global Brand Database to consider adding them as soon as they can.”  The AI image similarity algorithm allows users to combine it with any other search criteria, for example restricting the results list to a given set of jurisdictions or to one or several parts of the Nice Classification – an international classification of goods and services applied for the registration of marks. Users submitting a complex or composite image may use an in-built editing tool for close cropping of a searched region of interest in the image, further simplifying the searched image for more relevant results.   The original news was published on the WIPO's website on April 1, 2019 and can be found on the following link: https://www.wipo.int/pressroom/en/articles/2019/article_0005.html  https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10305&cat=TMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/09.04.2019On the 7th and 8th of February 2019, an explanatory meeting on Chapter 7 - Intellectual Property Law was held in Brussels as part of an already initiated verification process for launching accession negotiations with the European Union. The delegation led by the Chief Technical Negotiator of the Government of the Republic of North Macedonia, Bojan Maricic, and the Director of the State Office of Industrial Property, Safet Emruli, at the two-day meeting, had the opportunity to hear all the necessary elements whose fulfillment is a necessary condition for setting the negotiating positions of the Republic of North Macedonia in relation to Chapter 7 - Intellectual Property Law. Part of the delegation were also representatives from the Ministry of Culture, Ministry of Justice, Customs Administration, Agency for Audio and Audiovisual Media Services, State Statistical Office, as well as representatives of the institutions that are part of the working group for Chapter 7 - Intellectual Property Law.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10300&cat=GMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/22.02.2019   The first session of the Coordinative Body for Intellectual Property was held. The Coordinative Body was established according to the recommendations of the relevant European and international bodies and institutions. Anti-piracy and counterfeiting activities are underway. According to the Action Plan, the implementation of coordinated actions in the cities of the Republic of North Macedonia, in order to effectively protect the intellectual property rights, begins. In co-operation with the competent institutions, the Coordinative Body for Intellectual Property will participate in the organization and implementation of public destruction of the seized pirated and counterfeited items for which there are effective court decisions. The Coordinative Body for Intellectual Property is a permanent body for establishing coordination in the implementation of the protection of industrial property rights and copyright and related rights. This body provides the necessary cooperation for achieving effective protection of these rights as a basic precondition for the promotion of the creative potential in the country. This way, determines the economic potential of intellectual property rights, as well as the negative economic impact of violations of intellectual property rights. With its activities, the coordinating body will support the legislative process and establish measures for strengthening the institutional and administrative capacity for protection of intellectual property rights. Coordinator of the body is the Deputy Director of the State Office of Industrial Property, Mr. Goran Gerasimovski and the same is composed of representatives of the state bodies that are directly or indirectly involved in the enforcement and the protection of intellectual property rights, such as: State Office of Industrial Property, Ministry of Culture , The Customs Administration, the Ministry of the Interior, the State Market Inspectorate, the Ministry of Economy, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Economy, the Secretariat for European Affairs, the Ministry of Justice and the Public Revenue Office.  https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10303&cat=GMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/22.02.2019 As of 21 December 2018, the State Office of Industrial Property of the Republic of Macedonia (SOIP) has made its trade mark and industrial design data available to the Global Brand Database and Global Design Database search tools. The integration of SOIP is a concrete result of the International Cooperation programme between SOIP and the World intellectual property office (WIPO). This last extension brings the total number of offices participating in Global Brand Database to 45 and with the addition of almost 33.580 trade marks from Republic of Macedonia, Global Brand Database now provides information and access to more than 37,2 million trade marks in total. With the extension of SOIP in Global Design Database the total number of integrated offices rises to 13, and with the addition of 973 industrial designs, and the collection of Global Designs Database now offers access to more than 5.3 millions industrial designs. To search trade marks and industrial designs of SOIP you can access WIPO search platforms on the following addresses: Global Brand Database and Global Design Database.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10296&cat=GMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/21.12.2018 The State Office of Industrial Property as an institution within the promotional activities of industrial property rights, for years, supports the holding of exhibitions of inventions, innovations, new technologies, industrial design and youth creativity and participates in the awarding of awards through its members in jury commission. Traditionally, each year, the Office awards plaques and cash prizes in the category of registered or protected patent / design, a woman innovator and a young innovator. On 39th Makinova and 16. Ekonoma 2018, that were held in the period from 24-28.10.2018 and was organized by SPATUM, the State Office of Industrial Property distributed the following awards: 1. An award for the applied patent to Argirovski Vasil, from Skopje, for the invention "A device for side-rolling of vehicles"2. Award for a woman innovator for the invention "Adsorption capacity of zeolite 4A heavy metals from the soil" to Blagica Cekova, from Skopje3. Award for a young innovator to the student Mario Peovski from Berovo for the invention "Tesla’s circuits". At this event, once more was confirmed the creativity, dedication and engagement of the inventors, and especially the young innovators in the realization and presentation of their inventions.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10293&cat=GMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/57d4dbfe-10a2-4808-84cf-d06af7694a0c.jpg16.11.2018Within the framework of the activities for marking the 25th anniversary of the establishment, the State Office of Industrial Property on October 18th organized a Conference on the topic: Transfer of Technology and Intellectual Property Rights in the Republic of Macedonia.The conference was opened with the speech of the Minister of Economy, Mr. Kresnik Bekteshi, followed by the speeches of Mr. Safet Emruli, Director of SOIP, Zeljko Topic, Vice President of the European Patent Office, Ms. Silvija Trpkovska, Representative of the World Intellectual Property Organization and at the end of the first part of the conference, Mr. Goran Gerasimovski, Deputy Director of SOIP, presented the Monography for 25 years of the Office. After the welcoming speech, the conference continued with its working part, at which the following 4 presentations were held: - Best practices, challenges and opportunities for promoting the transfer of technologies and innovations - Mina Nikolova-Kress, Coordinator, European Patent Office- Specifications of technology transfer in the IT industry - Gjorgji Filipov, First Director of SOIP- WIPO Tools Kit for Academic Institutions - Silvia Trpkovska, Senior Program Officer, WIPO and- SME support instruments in Macedonia for innovation and technological development for increasing their competitiveness - Bisera Jordanovska, Fund for Innovation and Technological Development Otherwise, at the conference, besides the representatives of the regional national offices for intellectual property, also, were present over 120 representatives from all stakeholders of the Intellectual Property System in the Republic of Macedonia.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10289&cat=GMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/25.10.2018The State Office of Industrial Property, within the activities for marking the 25th anniversary of its establishment, will organize a conference on the topic Transfer of Technology and Intellectual Property Rights in the Republic of Macedonia. The conference is organized in cooperation with the Joint Research Center of the European Commission and will be attended by eminent experts from the World Intellectual Property Organization, the European Patent Office, the Joint Research Center of the European Commission as well as national experts. The conference will be held on October 18th, 2018 at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Skopje starting at 09:00.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10286&cat=GMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/09.10.2018   On the 20th and 21st of September activities within the campaign "25 years of SOIP - Month of IP" were undetaken in Skopje. This was the last city of he campaign. It was held one mini seminar on the IPR with the representatives of the business community. In the seminar, were present the Mayor of Skopje, Mr. Petre Silegov, the Deputy Director of the SOIP, Mr. Goran Gerasimovski and the State Adviser Mr. Ali Asani. Two stands were placed, in the main square of the city and in the entrance of the Old Bazaar. On the stands where distributed promotional material and a lot of questions of the interested citizens were answered  https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10282&cat=GMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/c90ae57c-ad15-43c6-a91d-48efce991a0b.jpg23.09.2018   On the 17th and 18th of September continued the activities within the campaign "25 years of SOIP - Month of IP" in Tetovo. It was held one mini seminar on the IPR with the representatives of the business community. In the seminar, were present the Mayor of the Municipality of Tetovo, Mrs. Teuta Arifi and State Adviser Mr. Ali Asani. In the center of Tetovo was placed a stand where promotional material was distributed and questions of the interested citizens were answered.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10278&cat=GMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/9c425dd8-965c-462f-b68b-d611f88cd901.png19.09.2018 Dear users, We are glad to inform you that the trade mark database published and available on our web site is fully updated (refreshed) on September 17, 2018 and is fully aligned with the back office database of the State Office of Industrial Property. The trademark database availble for searching is being automatically updated on a daily basis and is reflecting the daily trademark changes to our users. We have as well updated TMview, the international trademark database of European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). The services for searching trade mark information published on our web site and in the international trade mark database TMview are 24/7 availble and free of charge. Thank you for your comments and remarks on the database.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10275&cat=TMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/18.09.2018 On the 12th and 13th of September continued the activities within the campaign "25 years of SOIP - Month of IP", this time in Ohrid and Struga. In Ohrid was held one joined seminar on the IPR with the representatives of the business community of the both cities, Ohrid and Struga. In the seminar, were present the Mayor of the Municipality of Ohrid, Mr. Jovan Stojanoski, the Deputy Director of the SOIP Mr. Goran Gerasimovski and the State Adviser Mr. Ali Asani. In the center of Ohrid and Struga were placed stands where promotional material was distributed and numerous questions of the interested citizens were answered.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10273&cat=GMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/e66e459a-dc04-4184-b31e-96bd741fa6ed.jpg14.09.2018 On the 11th and 12th of September continued the activities within the campaign "25 years of SOIP - Month of IP", this time in Bitola. One mini seminar was held with the representatives of the business community. In the seminar, except the Deputy Director of the SOIP Mr. Goran Gerasimovski and the State Adviser Mr. Ali Asani, also was present the Mayor of the Municipality of Bitola, Mrs. Natasa Petrovska. Mrs Petrovska publicly supported the SOIP campaign with an announcement for direct cooperation with the Office. In the center of Bitola was placed a stand where promotional material was distributed and where answered questions of the interested citizens which were numerous.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10269&cat=GMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/e3d38956-d88b-4c3a-b775-6dd27d3ff8a3.jpg13.09.2018 On 7-th and 8-th of September continued the activities within the campaign "25 years of SOIP - Month of IP". This two days activities where undertaken in the Strumica. One mini seminar was held with the representatives of the business community. In the seminar, except the Deputy Director of the SOIP Mr. Goran Gerasimovski and the State Adviser Mr. Ali Asani, also was resent the Mayor of the Municipality of Strumica, Mr. Kosta Janevski. In the center of Strumica was placed a stand where promotional material was distributed and where answered a huge number of questions of the interested citizens.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10266&cat=GMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/4efcd0c5-6f69-4d90-910d-2a1d2a19195b.jpg11.09.2018 Within the campaign "25 years of SOIP - The month of IP", employees of the SOIP had two activities these two days in the city of Stip. A mini seminar on IP rights was held with representatives of the business community.  At the seminar was present the Mayor of the Municipality of Shtip, Mr. Blagoj Bocvarski, as well as the Deputy Director of SOIP, Mr. Goran Gerasimovski and the State Adviser Mr. Ali Asani. There was also a stand in the center of the city where promotional material was distributed and answered questions of the interested citizens. Otherwise, the interest of the citizens of Shtip was on a very high level.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10263&cat=GMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/2fb45c92-5e6f-4b43-ac40-fdd5a7d04f88.jpg06.09.2018The State Office of Industrial Property started its activities in order to mark the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Office. On this occasion, the delegation of the Office had meetings with the mayors of the municipalities of Strumica, Mr. Kosta Janevski, Bitola Ms. Natasha Petrovska, Struga, Mr. Ramiz Merko, Stip Mr. Blagoj Bocvarski and Tetovo Ms. Teuta Arifi.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10260&cat=GMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/05.09.2018Dear users,  We are glad to inform you that the list of the legal representatives which is published on our web site has been updated on 27 Auguts 2018 according to the legal representative database of the State office of industrial property.  Legal representative list will be updated monthly with the publication of the journal.  Thank you for your comments and remarks on the database.   https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10256&cat=GMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/27.08.2018   This year is anniversary year for the State Office of Industrial Property - 25 years since the establishment of the Office (1993-2018). In order to mark this very important date, the Office will organize, in September and October a series of activities related to the promotion of industrial property rights to the wider public as well as to small and medium enterprises, activities with universities, the transfer of technology and meetings and consultations with all stakeholders in the system of protection and enforcement of industrial property rights.The motto of the celebration will be "Month of the IP - 25 year SOIP" The month of September will be the "Month of Industrial Property". In this month, a campaign for promotion of industrial property rights will be realized in 6 cities in Macedonia. The campaign will be realized in the following cities: Skopje, Tetovo, Strumica, Bitola, Ohrid and Struga. In the aforementioned cities, the employees of the Office will have meetings with managers of the municipalities followed by mini-seminars for the business community. At these seminars, the representatives of the business community will be introduced to the importance and benefits of protection and enforcement of industrial property rights. At the same cities, in the most frequent places, stands will be placed on which promotional materials will be distributed, and the employees of the Office will answer the questions of the interested citizens.On October 18, the main event for 25 years of SOIP will be held - an international conference on the topic Transfer of technology. The conference will include experts from the World Intellectual Property Organization, the European Patent Organization, the Joint Research Center of the European Commission, as well as professors from our universities. Also in October, a campaign for the harmfulness of counterfeited products and the consequences of their purchase will be realized. With the marking of the 25th anniversary and the envisaged activities, the State Office of Industrial Property will contribute to increasing the public awareness of the importance and benefits of protecting the rights of industrial property.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10254&cat=GMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/ac39496d-b0af-4490-8519-ba499739991a.png26.07.2018 On 27th of April 2018, in Tirana, was signed a Memorandum of Understanding between the State Office of Industrial Property of the Republic of Macedonia and the General Directorate of Industrial Property of the Republic of Albania. For the State Office of Industrial Property, this Memorandum of Understanding was signed by the General Director, Mr. Safet Emruli and the General Directorate of Industrial Property by the General Director, Mr. Elvin Lako. The signing of this Memorandum encourages mutual cooperation in order to promote, raise awareness and strengthen national industrial property systems in order to guarantee, protect and use industrial property rights. The Memorandum of Understanding provides also specific areas of cooperation between the two institutions, with the aim of achieving objectives such as mutual exchange of experience, information and publications in the field of industrial property, raising awareness for the protection of industrial property for the public and its promotion, the staff training policy according to specialization programs or seminars.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10250&cat=GMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/ad825d6b-3009-41d6-8d7e-68e6ed0868e9.JPG03.05.201826th of April, the World Intellectual Property Day, was marked by the State Office of Industrial Property of the Republic of Macedonia holding the traditional manifestation "Patent of the Year - 2017". At the event participated inventors, representatives of the IPR and other representatives directly or indirectly involved in the process of protection of intellectual property rights. In the welcoming speech, the Director of the Office, Mr. Safet Emruli addressed the guests and presented the latest activities in the field of industrial property as well as pointed out the future activities that will be undertaken for improving the work of the Office as well as the activities that the Office will undertake in order to raise public awareness of the significance and benefits of industrial property rights. The traditional award "Patent of the Year - 2017" was granted to the inventor Victor Nastev for the invention "Device with electric or pneumatic movement of a folding mechanism for initiating speed reduction of vehicles". The inventor, Mr. Nastev addressed the present guests and presented his invention as the application of the same. Also at this manifestation, the Deputy director of the Office, Mr. Goran Gerasimovski, distributed the awards to the Macedonian women inventors won at the International exhibition of women inventors "KIWIE 2017".https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10247&cat=PAhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/02.05.2018 The State Office of Industrial Property, on the 26th of April , 2018 will hold a celebration in order to mark the World Intellectual Property Day. In the framework of the celebration, the Patent of the Year 2017 prize will be officially presented The celebration will be held at the Hotel Solun & Spa (Center) starting at 13.00.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10243&cat=GMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/bedfe6c8-36cf-4178-828a-8898e0f7aec1.png24.04.2018Director of the State Office of Industrial Property, Ph.D. Safet Emruli, on April 17, 2018, welcomed the delegation of the Industrial Property Office of the Republic of Kosovo, led by Mr. Isa Dukaj, Director General of the Office. At the meeting held at the premises of the State Office of Industrial Property,were discussed the ways of cooperation in the field of industrial property, with a special emphasis on the organization in the field of industrial property and on the assistance for membership of the Republic of Kosovo in international organizations for Intellectual Property.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10242&cat=GMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/9585dfde-331c-4aa7-99c0-44c373ff2acb.jpg18.04.2018Notification  We are informing you that the State Office of Industrial Property, starting on 31 January 2018, will publish the Official Gazette of the Office every month or twelve times during the year, in the last day of the month ie 31.01, 28.02, 31.03, 30.04, 31.05, 30.06, 31.07, 31.08, 30.09, 31.10, 30.11 and 31.12 2018. This change in the publication of the Official Gazette was made with the aim of speeding up the procedure for the adoption of a decision for granting the right to a trademark.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10239&cat=GMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/23.01.2018State Office of Industrial Property of the Republic of Macedonia (SOIP), with the cooperation of World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), is organizing day Seminar “Latest developments related to the Madrid System of international registration of trademarks for interested parties”.  Seminar will take a place on the 12.12.2017 at the Grand Plaza Skopje hotel, starting at 9 A.M.The invitation for the Seminar is open to all the Industrial Property Representatives, in front of the national office. Lecturers for the Seminar are; Mr. Sawasato Kazutaka, from World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and Mrs. Dalila Jarmova, Head of Trade mark department at SOIP. The Seminar will elaborate various subjects of interest, for the Madrid system users.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10236&cat=TMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/10.12.2017The Government of the Republic of Macedonia, at its thirty-first session held on 10/10/2017 adopted the National  Strategy on Industrial Property 2016-2018 and adopted the Action Plan for the implementation of the National  Strategy on Industrial Property You can download the National Strategy of Industrial Property here, the document is in PDF file format.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10232&cat=GMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/27.10.2017We inform you that the Draft National Strategy on Industrial Property 2016-2018 is in the phase of adoption by the Government of the Republic of Macedonia. If you have comments and recommendations, we are still expecting the same and send them to the contact person for the receipt of your comments and recommendations: Jetmir ShabaniEmail: jetmir@ippo.gov.mkhttps://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10228&cat=GMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/25.08.2017Today, in the amphitheater of the Customs Administration of the Republic of Macedonia, was held the final closing conference of the twinning project Strengthening the enforcement of intellectual property rights . The twinning project started in December 2015 and was funded by the European Union and implemented by the Danish Patent and Trademark Office in cooperation with the State Office of Industrial Property of the Republic of Macedonia. During the implementation of this project, a number of activities were carried out by experts from the member states of the European Union regarding the two components of the project, namely Component 1- Strengthening the institutional and administrative capacities of the State Office of Industrial Property (SOIP) and Component 2 - Strengthening the capacities of the Customs Administration in relation to their legal competences.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10225&cat=GMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/11.07.2017On the occasion of April 26, the World Intellectual Property Day, the State Office of Industrial Property of the Republic of Macedonia, organized the award ceremony "Patent of the Year - 2016". The event was held in the conference hall of Hotel "Bushi" - Skopje and it was attended by the inventors, representatives of the IP rights and other representatives who are directly or indirectly involved in the protection of intellectual property rights. In the opening remarks, the Deputy Director of the SOIP, Mr. Mite Kostov, addressed the guests and outlined the recent activities in the field of industrial property and the future activities to be undertaken in order to improve the work of the Office in order to meet the needs of the users of services provided by the Office. From the activities of the SOIP, it is still running the twinning project Strengthening the enforcement of intellectual property rights, in cooperation with the Danish Patent and Trademark Office. Within this twinning project, at the moment, there is a campaign to raise the awareness of the public for protection against counterfeited products and role and importance of the protection of the intellectual property rights. A brochure was also prepared in which are presented three successful SMEs, sharing their tips on their success as a result of the protection of the intellectual property rights. An expert from the Danish Patent and Trademark Office familiarized all the representatives, in details, with the activities within the campaign for protection against counterfeited products and intellectual property rights. During the event, was communicated the message of the Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization, Mr. Francis Gurry which was given on the occasion of World Intellectual Property Day and refered to: Innovations that improve the quality of the life, innovations for which there are good reasons for their creation in order to improve the quality of life - "we are continuing within the intellectual property system to support the innovation by attracting investment, we will continue to reward artists, encouraging them to develop their ideas so their new knowledge to be freely available. In the future, with the help of the innovators and their ideas, we could improve today's new technology, which would facilitate the present and future life. "The traditional Award "Patent of the Year" for thew year 2016, was awarded to the inventor Mr. Mitre Petkovski, for the invention "Synchronized drive gear for wind turbines with two opposing rotating turbines placed on the same side regarding the generator". The inventor also addressed the guests abd inform them about the invention and its use.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10218&cat=PAhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/28.04.2017The EPO launched the new Academic Research Programme offering financial  support for academic research on patent-related matters. The programme will award grants of up to EUR 100 000 to winning proposals. This initiative will complement the EPO's long-standing commitment to support research on patent data through its Worldwide Patent Statistical Database (PATSTAT).The deadline for proposals is 15 June 2017. The first annual call for projects under the new programme focuses on six thematic areas spanning various disciplinary fields, including economics, IP management, IP law and data sciences: 1.    The European patent system's impact on trade and investment in Europe2.    Patent services and intermediaries in Europe3.    IP business models and patent valuation methods4.    Patents for SMEs and universities in Europe5.    Patents and climate change mitigation technologies6.    Advanced use of PATSTAT and patent analytics. For more information, please visit the link below:http://www.epo.org/learning-events/materials/academic-research-programme.htmlhttps://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10220&cat=PAhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/28.04.2017The State Office of Industrial Property of the Republic of Macedonia will mark the April 26th, the World IP Day, with a ceremony of awarding the prize "Patent of the Year - 2016".  The event will be held in the conference hall of Hotel "Bushi" - Skopje and in the same will participateinventors, representatives of IP rights and other representatives who are directly or indirectly involved in the protection of intellectual property rights. More information on the ceremony will follow after the same will be held.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10216&cat=PAhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/25.04.2017What is the EQE Candidate Support Project (CSP)?The Candidates Support Project is a European Patent Office (EPO) "Co-operation Roadmap" activity. The goal of this Project is to support candidates from those member states having fewer than five EQE-qualified Professional Representatives in their preparations for the European Qualifying Examination (EQE). 17 Member States currently As of 1 January 2017. During the period 2012-2014, the CSP accepted 10 students each from Hungary, Poland, and Turkey. Furthermore, Czech Republic, Norway, Poland, Portugal and Turkey have achieved the objective of a minimum of five (5) EQE-qualified Professional Representatives. The CSP is considered to have been successfully completed in these six countries and no further applications. qualify for CSP participation, these are:Albania (AL) Greece (GR) Romania (RO)Bulgaria (BG) Iceland (IS) Serbia (RS)Croatia (HR) Latvia (LV) San Marino (SM)Cyprus (CY) Lithuania (LT) Slovak Republic (SK)Estonia (EE) Malta (MT) Slovenia (SI)Republic of Macedonia (MK) Monaco (MC) What are the objectives of the project?•Ensure a sufficient infrastructure of EQE-qualified Professional Representatives throughout Europe in the long term;•Allow applicants to have access to EQE-qualified Professional Representatives in all member states;•Achieve a higher pass-rate and increase the proportion of successful EQE candidates without lowering the quality of the qualification;•Promote the role of national patent offices in developing and supporting the national Professional Representative infrastructure;•Promote the European Patent Attorney profession as a whole.What will be offered to students participating in the CSP?The CSP provides registered EQE candidates with access to existing EQE training seminars and teaching materials, dedicated coaching, and financial support.The activities provided over the three years will comprise:•Participation by the students in a preparatory session to inform about the organisation of the examinations, and how to prepare for them;•Classroom training and tutorials;•distance learning (based on classical and modern media) comprising knowledge exchange amongst the students, virtual classroom training, assignments and homework with feedback given by EPO or epi tutors; •A personal epi Coach who will be available to answer individual questions, and help with assignments;•A bursary of EUR 150 per month during the period they participate in the respective training. The bursary is provided as a gift to the student to cover additional costs incurred while studying for the EQE, such as local travel while attending training, and meals not included in seminar programmes. What are the eligibility criteria for students?EQE candidates permanently residing and working in one of the EPO member states are eligible to apply to join the project. Candidates will enter the project in the year before they intend to sit the Pre-examination. This means that at the date of the Pre-examination they must have completed a full-time training period and have worked full-time, for a period two years, as defined in Article 11 (7) of the REE. This should ensure that the candidate has already committed to a long term career as a Professional Representative.What are the prerequisites for participating in the CSP?The prerequisite for participation in the CSP is that the candidate has successfully registered to sit the EQE Pre-examination 2018. The registration for the EQE Pre-examination 2018 is open from 03 April to 02 June 2017.Full details are published on the EPO website and in the Official Journal (OJ) of the EPO.I am not eligible to apply to the CSP, what other support is available?If you are not eligible to apply for the CSP you may be able to receive basic support in the form of training materials, if your national Patent office qualifies for Extended Support.  At present the following countries are eligible: Czech Republic, Hungary, Norway, Poland, Portugal and Turkey. Please ask your National Patent Office for an application form and information leaflet.How does a prospective EQE candidate apply to participate in the CSP?Registered EQE candidates must complete a CSP Application Form, and send this together with a motivation letter to the national patent office (NPO) in the member state in which they reside and work. Furthermore, they should supply a letter from their company supervisor, stating that they will support the candidate's participation in the CSP, and allow them to participate in the training events provided. Applicants may be invited to participate in a 5-10 minute telephone interview with a member of the Professional Education Committee (PEC) of the European Patent Institute (epi).What is the deadline for applications to participate in the CSP?For participation in the project starting in 2017, in preparation for the EQE Pre-examination 2018, applications should reach the respective national patent office by Friday 12 May 2017. Applicants must ensure they have successfully registered for the EQE Pre-examination 2018. (EQE Registration & Enrolment: 03 April – 02 June 2017). Applicants will be informed of the result of their CSP application by mid July 2017. Further details can be found in the FAQ document available from your National Office.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10211&cat=PAhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/05.04.2017We inform you that the State Intellectual Property Office published on its official website published the Draft National Strategy on Industrial Property 2016-2018. We are waiting for your comments and recommendations untill February 20, 2017. The draft national strategy was prepared by the two experts Mr. Kostadin Manev and Mr. Andrea Kushti in cooperation with all the institutions that are part of the system of the industrial property rights. Contact person for the reception of your comments and recommendations:Jetmir ShabaniEmail: jetmir@ippo.gov.mk   National Strategy 2016-2018https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10209&cat=GMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/18.01.2017State Office of Industrial Property, on November 25 2016, held a conference on which was presented the project "Technical support of the State Office of Industrial Property" funded by the Government of the Kingdom of Norway.The project is a technical support provided to the State Office of Industrial Property which aims establishing a system of services and information exchange between the State Office of Industrial Property and key stakeholders in the field of industrial property.To achieve the project goals, a fisibility study was conveyed, which assessed the current situation in terms of legal and institutional framework of the systems in information exchange between the institutions, solutions for improvement were proposed, and objectives were defined which had to be achieved by implementing proposed solutions.The project anticipates making platform for data exchange and use of information between main IPR stakeholders. Due to the system specifications of the platform, the solutions is divided in 4 main modules: Module 1: Services that the State Office of Industrial Property provides the publicModule 2: The practice of the State Industrial OwnershipModule 3: Practice of the Administrative Court of the Republic of MacedoniaModule 4: Taking an exam for industrial property agents and information agentshttps://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10206&cat=GMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/29.11.2016On 24 and 25 October 2016 in Skopje was held the Joint EPO-WIPO workshop on data processing. On this workshop, co-organized with the SOIP of Macedonia, participated  staff from 6 National Patent Offices members of the EPO. During the workshop were exchanged experiences and explored tools and approaches currently available to national offices to process their patent data in an easy and timely manner in the correct digital format. The workshop, finished with the bilateral meetings of the National Patent Offices and the experts of the European Patent Office and the World Intellectual Property Organization.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10202&cat=PAhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/27.10.2016As of 20 June 2016, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has made their international industrial design data available to the Designview search tool. The integration of WIPO is a concrete result of the International Cooperation programme managed by EUIPO in collaboration with its international partners. With WIPO on-board, there are now 48 participating offices in Designview. Since the introduction of Designview on 19 November 2012, the tool has served more than 1,8 million searches from 141 different countries, with users from Germany, Spain and the UK among the most frequent visitors. You can find out more at https://www.tmdn.org/tmdsview-web/welcome.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10200&cat=IDhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/dd24c9e5-f6bc-41e3-ba2c-ad04b96b8f2e.png20.06.2016As of 4th of May 2016 State Office of Industrial Property (SOIP) of the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) joined Federated Patent Register. The integration of SOIP is a concrete result derived from the Bilateral Cooperation Programme managed by EPO in colloaboration with SOIP. With SOIP on board there are a total of 12 national and regional IP Offices into the tool. The Federated Register view displays official bibliographic and legal status data relating to European patent documents in the national post-grant phase as made available to the EPO by the national offices of the designated states concerned. For more information please read more here: https://register.epo.org/regviewerhttps://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10197&cat=PAhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/05.05.2016Message from Director General Francis Gurry World Intellectual Property Day, which we celebrate each year on April 26, is an opportunity to celebrate the creators and innovators who so enrich our world, and who are at the base of our cultural and technological development. This year our theme for World Intellectual Property Day is Digital Creativity: Culture Reimagined. Culture has already been reimagined through digital creativity. The whole way in which creative works are produced around the world, the sorts of works that are produced, the way they are distributed, and the way they are consumed or enjoyed worldwide has been reimagined as a consequence of digital technology. On this day, as we celebrate digital creativity across the world, we should also think about how to find the right balance - one which recognizes the importance of creators and innovators to all the progress that we see ... as a consequence of digital technology. WIPO Director General Francis GurryThe internet is a world stage. It provides an enormous opportunity for creators. Think of the evolution of the creator across the ages and the way in which creators and performers interact with their audiences. Once this interaction was confined to those who were within immediate earshot of the performance. Now, with the internet, the audience has become potentially the whole world. That is an enormous creative opportunity. It's an enormous cultural opportunity. And it's an enormous economic opportunity. It is this opportunity which we want to celebrate on World Intellectual Property Day in 2016. On this day, as we celebrate digital creativity across the world, we should also think about how to find the right balance - one which recognizes the importance of creators and innovators to all the progress that we see, culturally and technologically, as a consequence of digital technology. So please join us on World Intellectual Property Day, whether it’s at one of the numerous events that are being held around the world, or by participating through Facebook, Twitter, or other social media. And please join in this challenge of finding the right balance to reward the creators and innovators who enrich our lives, while at the same time ensuring the social benefit of widespread access to their works. Source: WIPOhttps://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10195&cat=PAhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/26.04.2016Online Web portal of the European qualifying examination (available as of 1 April 2016, 12.00 hrs CET) The online application takes about 15 minutes and must be completed by the closing date.Candidates who have been previously admitted to the EQE (pre-examination or main examination) are not required to sign or submit the overview. However, those who still need to provide proof of their third year of training should have the signed certificate readily available in PDF format for uploading.The web portal is optimised for Internet Explorer 10.0 or above and Mozilla Firefox 31 or above.To properly display PDF-documents, please install Adobe Acrobat Reader on your computer (free software available from http://www.adobe.com). Download Announcement of the European qualifying examination 2017 - pre-examination and main examinationCertificate of training or employment The examination consisting of four papers - A, B, C and D - will be referred to as "the main examination". Candidates may enrol for the main examination as from 14 July 2016. Closing dates 1. Pre-examination Candidates may enrol as from 1 April 2016. Applications must be submitted no later than 2 June 2016 via the web portal. 2. Main examination Candidates may enrol as from 14 July 2016. Applications must be submitted no later than 8 September 2016 via the web portal. The enrolment link is as follows:https://www.epo.org/learning-events/eqe/admission/2017.htmlhttps://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10193&cat=PAhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/08.04.2016Dear visitors,  Due to technical diffuculties with the internet connection from 1st-5th of April, 2016, the web site and other electronice services were out of service.  With all the respect,  IT Team of SOIP.  https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10189&cat=GMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/05.04.2016The State Office of Industrial Property of the Republic of Macedonia started an EU funded project “Technical Assistance for Development of a National Strategy on Industrial Property 2016-2018” under IPA TAIB 2011. The specific objective of this assignment is to provide expertise in drafting of the “National Strategy on Industrial Property 2016-2018” whereas a relevant legislation shall be revised and all relevant institutions and stakeholders should be consulted. The Strategy shall in particularly address the following critical areas of the industrial property system in the country: the national IP legislation; increasing the capacity of the SOIP towards its service orientation and the capacities of the law enforcement agencies for more efficient and up-to-date protection of the industrial property rights; improvement of the capacity of the local business community for generating and utilizing industrial property and last but not least raising the IP for Society. The names of the expert are: Mr. Kostadin Manev, IP expertMr. Andrea Kushti, IP experthttps://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10180&cat=GMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/15.02.2016 On 28 of January 2016 took place the kick-off event at the premises of EU Delegation. This activity marked the official commencement of Twinning Project on the enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR). The kick-off event was attended by more 90 guests. The relevance of the subject attracted more interested officials from different state institutions. At this kick-off event the attendees had the privilege to be addressed by Mr. Aivo Orav, Head of EU Delegation, Mr. Bekim Neziri, Minister of Economy, Ms.Natasha Radeska Krstevska, Director General of Customs Administration, Mr. Safet Emruli, Director of State Office of Industrial Property and Mr. Keld Nymann Jensen, Deputy Director General of Danish Patent and Trademark Office. The event was covered by many local and national media. https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10185&cat=GMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/28.01.2016  The magnitude and effects of counterfeiting and piracy are of such significance that they compel strong and sustained action from governments, business and consumers. More effective enforcement of intellectual property rights is critical in this regard, as is the need to build public support to combat the counterfeiting and piracy. A new EU funded Twinning Project on “Strengthening the enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights” will be launched on 28 January 2016 at 10:00 in the premises of EU Info Center, EU Delegation Building. The main speakers at this event will be Mr. Aivo Orav, Head of EU Delegation to the beneficiary country; Mr. Bekim Neziri, Minister of Economy; Representatives of the State Office for Industrial Property, the Customs Administration and the Danish Patent and Trademark Office will also be present. The objective of this EU Twinning Project is to provide further alignment of national legislation with the EU, capacity building, awareness raising in the area of enforcement and protection of Intellectual Property Rights. The project financed by European Union with a budget of EUR 1.398,093 will be implemented during the next 19 months. The Twinning Project is implemented by Danish Patent and Trademark Office in corporation with the State Office for Industrial Property and the Customs Administration. A successful outcome of the Twinning Project be achieved only by appropriate support and inclusion of the relevant enforcement institutions, such as Ministry of Interior, State Market Inspectorate, Academy of Judges and Public Prosecutors and Ministry of Culture. Journalists and photographers are kindly invited to cover the event. For information relating to this Press Release please contact Ms. Janne Hedegaard, MS RTA. Tel: +389 (0)70 744 517. E-mail: JHW@dkpto.dk or MS RTA Assistant Idriz Ibrahimi Tel: +389 (0)70 72 781 940. E-mail: xiib@dkpto.dk      This project is funded by the European Union   “The European Union is made up of 28 Member States who have decided to gradually link together their know-how, resources and destinies. Together, during a period of enlargement of 50 years, they have built a zone of stability, democracy and sustainable development whilst maintaining cultural diversity, tolerance and individual freedoms. The European Union is committed to sharing its achievements and its values with countries and peoples beyond its borders”.    https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10177&cat=GMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/22.01.2016European qualifying examination The European qualifying examination (EQE) tests candidates' knowledge and aptitude to represent applicants in EPO proceedings. Established in 1979, it is widely regarded as one of the most demanding professional examinations having been passed by more than 7000 candidates already. About the EQE The examination is organised and conducted by a Supervisory Board, an Examination Board, Examination Committees and an Examination Secretariat. Aim of the EQE The EQE is designed to establish whether the candidate has the requisite aptitude and knowledge to represent applicants before the EPO. EQE syllabus Candidates need to be particularly conversant with European patent law, the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), the Paris Convention, EPO board of appeal case law and certain national laws in so far as they apply to European patent applications and European patents. The content of the examination only relates to legal texts which were in force on 31 December of the year preceding the examination. Languages The examination papers are drawn up in the three official languages of the EPO (English, French and German). Candidates may be permitted to submit their answers in another official language of a contracting state.The EQE, held once a year, comprises five papers: Pre-examination (4 hours)assesses candidates' ability to answer legal questions and questions relating to the drafting of claims Paper A (3 1/2 hours)tests the candidate's ability to draft claims and the introductory part of a European patent application. Paper B (3 hours)requires candidates to prepare a reply to an official letter in which prior art has been cited. Paper C (5 hours)involves drafting a notice of opposition to a European patent. Paper D (5 hours)assesses candidates' ability to answer legal questions and to draft legal assessments. Passing the EQE To pass the EQE, it is obligatory to pass all examination papers. Candidates may not enrol for the main examination (papers A, B, C and D) until they have passed the pre-examination. There is a compensatory system in the main examination whereby under certain circumstances, low marks can be offset by good marks in other papers. Admittance and enrolment Candidates are admitted to the EQE if, on the date of the examination, they meet the following requirements:a) QualificationsCandidates must possess a scientific or technical qualification - for example, in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, electronics, pharmacology or physics.Any decisions regarding the admission to the examination are based on the conditions laid down in Article 11(1)(a) of the Regulation on the European qualifying examination (REE) and Rules 11 to 14 of the Implementing provisions to the REE.b) Professional activityCandidates must have trained under the supervision of a professional representative or as an employee dealing with patent matters in an industrial company established in one of the contracting states.The mandatory practical training is very important, since a great deal of the knowledge required by a European patent attorney is gained during this period. During this period the candidates must take part in a wide range of activities pertaining to patent applications or patents.Only periods of professional activity completed after the required qualifications were obtained are taken into account. The training period must be completed at the date of the examination.EPO examiners may enrol for the EQE if they have performed the duties of examiner for at least three years.c) DatesThe EQE is held once a year, usually end of February/beginning of March. A notice indicating the examination dates and the closing dates for enrolment is published in the Official Journal (April of the preceding year).d) Examination feeThe fee payable depends on the number of papers for which the candidate enrols. The basic fee is currently 200 EUR.   2017 enrolment Online Web portal of the European qualifying examination (available as of 1 April 2016, 12.00 hrs CET)The online application takes about 15 minutes and must be completed by the closing date.Candidates who have been previously admitted to the EQE (pre-examination or main examination) are not required to sign or submit the overview. However, those who still need to provide proof of their third year of training should have the signed certificate readily available in PDF format for uploading.The web portal is optimised for Internet Explorer 10.0 or above and Mozilla Firefox 31 or above.To properly display PDF-documents, please install Adobe Acrobat Reader on your computer (free software available from http://www.adobe.com). Download Announcement of the European qualifying examination 2017 - pre-examination and main examinationCertificate of training or employment The examination consisting of four papers - A, B, C and D - will be referred to as "the main examination". Candidates may enrol for the main examination as from 14 July 2016. Closing dates1. Pre-examinationCandidates may enrol as from 1 April 2016. Applications must be submitted no later than 2 June 2016 via the web portal.2. Main examinationCandidates may enrol as from 14 July 2016. Applications must be submitted no later than 8 September 2016 via the web portal.  https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10191&cat=PAhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/04.01.2016 As of 07 December 2015, the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO) and the Institute for Intellectual Property of Bosnia and Herzegovina (IIP-BIH) have made their trade mark data available to the TMview search tool. ARIPO’s member states are Botswana, Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Rwanda, São Tomé and Príncipe, Somalia, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe (a total of 19 member states). The increasing cooperation and involvement of OHIM with African countries is an important strategic step. The integrations of ARIPO and IIP-BIH are concrete results of the International Cooperation programme managed by OHIM in collaboration with its international partners. With ARIPO and IIP-BIH on-board, TMview now contains data from 53 participating offices. With the addition of about 25.000 trade marks in total from ARIPO and IIP-BIH, TMview now provide information and access to more than 34,6 million trade marks in total. Since the introduction of TMview on 13 April 2010, the tool has served more than 16,9 million searches from 151 different countries, with Spain, Germany and Italy among the most frequent users. You can find out more at www.tmview.orghttps://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10176&cat=TMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/f0b13d9f-b84b-4855-90d5-91d705115fee.jpg07.12.2015As of 23 November, the Japanese Patent Office (JPO) has made its trade mark data available to the TMview trade mark search tool. The integration of JPO is a concrete result of the International Cooperation programme managed by OHIM in collaboration with its international partners. With JPO on-board, TMview now contains data from 51 participating offices, including those accessible through the ASEAN TMview. With the addition of more than 3,6 million trade marks from Japan, TMview and ASEAN TMview now provide information and access to more than 34,5 million trade marks in total. Since the introduction of TMview on 13 April 2010, the tool has served more than 16,8 million searches from 151 different countries, with users from Spain, Germany and Italy among the most frequent visitors. You can find out more at www.tmview.orghttps://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10175&cat=TMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/e46daa62-36a6-4adb-8691-9e35936563f9.jpg23.11.2015As of 26 October 2015 the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property (IGE - IPI) has made its trade mark data available to the TMview trade mark search tool. The integration of IGE - IPI is a concrete result of the International Cooperation programme managed by OHIM in collaboration with its international partners. With IGE - IPI on-board, there are now 42 participating offices in TMview. With the addition of almost 360.000 trade marks from Switzerland, TMview now provides information and access to more than 28 million trade marks in total. Since the introduction of TMview on 13 April 2010, the tool has served more than 15,9 million searches from 149 different countries, with users from Spain, Germany and Italy among the most frequent visitors. You can find out more at www.tmview.orghttps://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10173&cat=TMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/26.10.2015As of 26 October 2015, the Polish Patent Office (PPO) and the Intellectual Property Office of the Republic of Serbia (IPORS) have made their industrial design data available to the Designview search tool. The incorporation of PPO is the outcome of the Cooperation Fund programme managed by OHIM in association with its partners from the European Union. The integration of IPORS is a concrete result of the International Cooperation programme managed by OHIM in collaboration with its international partners. With PPO and IPORS on-board, there are now 38 participating offices in Designview. With the addition of about 28.000 designs from Poland and almost 10.000 designs from Serbia, Designview now provides information and access to almost 8,8 million industrial designs in total. Since the introduction of Designview on 19 November 2012, the tool has served more than 1,25 million searches from 141 different countries, with users from Germany, Spain and the UK among the most frequent visitors. You can find out more at https://www.tmdn.org/tmdsview-web/welcome.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10174&cat=IDhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/26.10.2015As of 05 October 2015, The State Office of Industrial Property (SOIP) of the Republic of Macedonia has made its industrial design data available to the Designview search tool. The integrations of SOIP are concrete results of the International Cooperation programme managed by OHIM in collaboration with its international partners. With SOIP on-board, there are now 36 participating offices in Designview. With the addition of more than 800 designs from SOIP, Designview now provides information and access to almost 8,7 million industrial designs in total. Since the introduction of Designview on 19 November 2012, the tool has served more than 1,2 million searches from 140 different countries, with users from Germany, Spain and the UK among the most frequent visitors. You can find out more at https://www.tmdn.org/tmdsview-web/welcome.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=9172&cat=IDhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/05.10.2015 As of 14 September 2015, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) has made its trade mark data available to the TMview search tool. The integration of CIPO is a concrete result of the International Cooperation programme managed by OHIM in collaboration with its international partners. With CIPO on-board, there are now 41 participating offices in TMview. With the addition of almost 1,3 million trade marks from Canada, TMview now provides information and access to more than 27,4 million trade marks in total. Since the introduction of TMview on 13 April 2010, the tool has served more than 15,2 million searches from 148 different countries, with users from Spain, Germany and Italy among the most frequent visitors. You can find out more at www.tmview.orghttps://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=8172&cat=TMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/568b63da-acc4-430c-aa72-bd600a31736c.jpg14.09.2015  As of 27 July 2015, the State Office of Industrial Property of the Republic of Macedonia (SOIP) has made its trade mark data available to the TMview search tool. The integration of SOIP is a concrete result of the International Cooperation programme managed by OHIM in collaboration with its international partners. This last extension brings the total number of offices participating in TMview to 40 and with the addition of almost 30.000 trade marks from Republic of Macedonia, TMview now provides information and access to more than 25,9 million trade marks in total. Since the introduction of TMview on 13 April 2010, the tool has served more than 14,3 million searches from 146 different countries, with users from Spain, Germany and Italy among the most frequent visitors. You can find out more at www.tmview.orghttps://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=8169&cat=TMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/b2927735-8718-45af-bce2-d766bdb06ae3.jpg27.07.2015Traditionally, for the twenty-first time on April 27, 2015, in the conference hall of Hotel “Bushi”, on the occasion of the celebration of the Intellectual Property Day, organized by the State Office for Industrial Property of the Republic of Macedonia, the highly prestigious award “Patent of the Year - 2014” was solemnly awarded. The official ceremony was attended by eminent guests and representatives who are directly or indirectly involved in the process of protection of intellectual property rights.The guests were addressed with a welcoming speech by the Deputy Director of the Office, Mr. Mite Kostov, who also spoke about the latest activities in the field of industrial property, which increasingly harmonize the work of the Office with world and European norms. At the beginning, within the framework of the program under the motto “Choose for Music”, the message of the Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization, Mr. Francis Gurry, was conveyed, who spoke about the importance of creating fair contracts for musicians, creators and performers in the digital economy. The awarding of the prestigious award “Patent of the Year - 2014” gave a special note to the event. The award “Patent of the Year - 2014” was solemnly awarded to the inventor Joti Popovski for the invention “Biological filter for nitrates”, by the Deputy Director of the Institute, Mr. Mite Kostov. The invention offers a new constructive and technological solution that removes nitrates from drinking water using anaerobic fermentation. The inventor Joti Popovski also spoke about the idea and the benefits of the technical installation of the invention. The purpose of holding the event was to promote discussion about the role of intellectual property in encouraging the creation of innovations and artistic creations.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10734&cat=PAhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/04.05.2015 Message from Director General Francis Gurry Music is part of an extraordinary revolution that is taking place around us, a revolution that is fundamentally changing the way creative works are produced, distributed and consumed. Thanks to digital technology and the Internet, we now have access to more music than ever before. The Internet has created a global marketplace and global stage for music. That is a wonderful thing for music lovers all over the world. Thanks to digital technology and the Internet, we now have access to more music than ever before. The Internet has created a global marketplace and global stage for music. That is a wonderful thing for music lovers all over the world.   "Today is a day to “get up, stand up, for music” – to ensure that our musicians get a fair deal, and that we value their creativity and their unique contribution to our lives."    We need to ensure that we do not lose sight of creators and performers in the new digital economy. Is their role given sufficient value in these new systems? This is an essential question. It is essential for a vibrant culture that creators, composers, songwriters and performers are able to enjoy a decent economic existence through deriving economic value from their music. Without them, we don't have music. Enormous artistic, personal, social and economic effort goes into the creation and the performance of music. We must find a way of ensuring its sustainability in the economy. My message for World Intellectual Property Day is – do not take music for granted; value it. Today is a day to "get up, stand up, for music" – to ensure that our musicians get a fair deal, and that we value their creativity and their unique contribution to our lives. twitter (#worldipday)https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=7170&cat=GMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/3ae39291-b4c2-4fe3-b81c-37d2bdd359cb.jpg24.04.2015 As of 20 April 2015, the IP Offices of the Intellectual Property Office of the Republic of Serbia (IPORS), the Institute for Intellectual Property of Bosnia and Herzegovina (IIP BIH) and the State Office of Industrial Property (SOIP) of the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM), have joined TMclass. These latest additions bring a total of 45 national and regional IP Offices, including OHIM, WIPO and OAPI, into the tool. TMclass now offers users the opportunity to search and translate terms to and from any of the 34 available languages, including Serbian Cyrillic, Bosnian and Macedonian. These successful integrations are the result of the joint effort and cooperation within the framework of the International Cooperation Programme managed by OHIM in collaboration with its international partners. News source.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=7167&cat=TMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/0b6b65f9-499b-45cb-9d38-93cc94349f86.jpg20.04.2015Ministry of Economy in the annual Programme for competitiveness, innovation and entrepreneurship for the year 2015 ("Official Gazette", no. 194/2014) has provided an appropriate measure of support for increasing the competitiveness of the Macedonian industry, within which patents are also included. For the patent support, through the Programme funds are allocated for the innovators for certain activities listed int Programme. For the fund allocation for the patent suppport, a public call is published in the written media, and the public call, applications and the application procedure are available on the web site of the Ministry of the Eceonomy www.economy.gov.mk and www.konkurentnost.mk.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=7166&cat=PAhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/21.01.2015The State Office of Industrial Property attended the 54th  session of the General Assembly of the World Intellectual Property Organization held at the organization’s headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. During the holding of the Assembly, precisely on 22 September 2014, the State Office of Industrial Property of the Republic of Macedonia signed a Cooperation Agreement with the Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market based in Alicante, Spain. Thus, Republic of Macedonia is included in the harmonized system of this European organization that regulates the protection of trademarks and industrial design. Given that Republic of Macedonia is not a member of the European Union, it is only partially connected to this organization, in a manner that will contribute to the simpler acquisition when it comes to these industrial property rights. During theIt is expected that as a result of the cooperation, the capacity of the Office to work in that field will improve,  by attending the systematized training sessions,  offered by the Organization, sharing the registers of protected and registered rights by both institutions and participation in joint projects that will provide simplification of procedures on recognition of the rights and improving and simplification of the access to information relating to the system of protection of the right of trademark and industrial design.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=6163&cat=GMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/8a0c0eff-615a-4e1c-bbe2-580a4552daa6.jpg09.10.2014Tetovo, 10 September 2014 (Wednesday) – The Economic Chamber of North-West Macedonia (ECNWM), in partnership with the State Office for Industrial Property of the Republic of Macedonia and the General Directorate for Patents and Trademarks of the Republic of Macedonia, today made a solemn opening of the Info Point Centre in Tetovo, which is set to function under the Project "Protect Marks of CBC Products” implemented within the Third Call for cross-border cooperation between Macedonia and Albania, under IPA 2007-2013 Programme, funded by the European Union. At the opening ceremony the State Office of Industrial Property of the Republic of Macedonia was represented by a delegation headed from the industrial property State Adviser Mr. Ali Asani. Also, at the ceremony participated representatives of the companies that are member of the ECNWM, Non Governmental Organizations, Universities, Mayors of the municipality of Tetovo and Tearce as well as representatives from the EU Delegation in Skopje. The event was opened by the ECNWM President, Mr. Menderes Kuçi and Mrs. Teuta Arifi, Mayor of the municipality of TetovoThis Project is to be implemented in the Polog and South-West regions of Macedonia, covering the towns of: Tetovo, Gostivar, Debar, Kichevo, Struga and Ohrid from Macedonian side, as well as Korcha and Diber from Albanian side. The Project was launched on 2 June 2014, and shall run until 2 December 2015, which is total of 18 months. The solemn opening was finalised with tape-cutting for opening of the Info Point Centre in Tetovo.  https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=5165&cat=GMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/11.09.2014The Economic Chamber of North-West Macedonia (ECNWM) held an inception meeting on the Project: “Protect Marks of CBC Products” which is to be implemented in collaboration with the State Office of Industrial Property of the Republic of Macedonia and the General Directorate of Patents and Trademarks of the Republic of Albania, as part of the 3rd bid for cross-border cooperation between Macedonia and Albania, within the frames of the EU-funded 2013 IPA Programme. This Project is to be implemented in the Polog and South-West regions of Macedonia, covering the towns of: Tetovo, Gostivar, Debar, Kichevo, Struga and Ohrid from Macedonian side, as well as Korcha and Diber from Albanian side. The Project was launched on 2 June 2014, and shall run until 2 December 2015, which is total of 18 months. The President of the Economic Chamber of North-West Macedonia, Mr. Menderes Kuçi opened the event with a welcome speech. He spoke of the Project and advantages the trademark protection brings to companies. “Our objective is to raise the awareness of the companies on the industrial protection within their long-term activities, as well as the product protection through certifying the trademark, as an opportunity to resist to the harsh global competition”, stated inter alia the ECNWM President. Mr. Ali Asani, State Councillor in the State Office of Industrial Property of the Republic of Macedonia spoke before the present representatives of the companies and other guests more into details of State Office data, as well as he explained the procedures for trademark and patent protection. The Project was presented by Ms. Mirushe Xheladini, who is the Project Coordinator. She presented the objectives, activities, target groups and results expected from the Project. Sourcehttps://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=5159&cat=GMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/07.08.2014On 10 July 2014 in Munich, the Bilateral Cooperation Agreement was signed between Dr. Safet Emruli, Director of the State Industrial Property Office, and Mr. François Régis Hannard, Director of the European and International Cooperation Department at the European Patent Office. The Bilateral Cooperation Agreement is based on the strategic document for Cooperation with the Member States of the European Patent Organization for 2012-2015, approved by a decision of the Administrative Council contained in document CA/85/11. The cooperation between the two Offices will take place and is based on three main pillars relating to: strengthening the capacity of the Office through training, seminars and workshops; raising the level of data exchange between the Offices and preparing materials for training and promotion of patents and innovations. The cooperation of the State Industrial Property Office with the European Patent Office will continue at the executive level in the bodies and organs of the Organization.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10733&cat=PAhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/16.07.2014Women inventors from 17 countries from Asia, Europe and Africa participated in the International Exhibition organized by the International Women Inventors Organization of Korea “KIWIE 2014”, which was held from 16 to 19 May in Seoul, South Korea. The State Industrial Property Office of the Republic of Macedonia participated with two inventions, namely the patent that was declared the patent of the year for 2013 by the inventors Resmi Ziba, Vaid Airo, Momchula Jordanoski, Valentina Pelivanova and the invention in the field of medicine by the inventor Dr. Liljana Simjanovska. The inventions at the exhibition were evaluated by the KIWIE 2013 Expert Committee, composed of members, experts from various fields of science and technology, as well as special awards from other representatives of the countries participating in the exhibition. The KIWIE 2014 Expert Committee awarded the following awards to the presented Macedonian inventions: 1. SILVER MEDAL with a diploma for the invention “TECHNICAL TECHNOLOGICAL SOLUTION FOR TREATMENT AND PROCESSING OF WASTE SLUDGE FROM MUNICIPAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTS AND OBTAINING COMBINED ORGANIC-MINERAL FERTILIZER” to the inventors Resmi Ziba, Vaid Airo, Momchula Jordanoski and Valentina Pelivanova. 2. BRONZE MEDAL with a diploma, for the invention “CO2 INCUBATOR WITH A DEVICE FOR DIRECTLY CONTROLLED AIR IONIZATION” of the inventor Dr. Liljana Simjanovska.During the ceremony of awarding special awards by the organizer, the special award awarded by the President of the Federation of Korean Industry, Mr. Chang Soo Huh, was awarded to the invention of the inventors Resmi Ziba, Vaid Airo, Momchula Jordanoski, Valentina Pelivanova. The same invention also received a Diploma from the First Institute of Inventors and Researchers of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Special awards from representatives of the countries participating in the exhibition were also awarded to the invention “CO2 INCUBATOR WITH A DEVICE FOR DIRECTLY CONTROLLED AIR IONIZATION” of the inventor Dr. Liljana Simjanovska, namely:1. - GOLD MEDAL with Diploma from the Association of Women Inventors “NOVA” in Bosnia and Herzegovina2. - Diploma from IFIA – International Federation of Inventors Associations based in Saudi Arabia.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10732&cat=PAhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/12.06.2014The State Industrial Property Office in cooperation with the World Intellectual Property Organization is holding a Regional Workshop on May 20 and 21, 2014 on the topic: Working together to promote knowledge, transfer and commercialization of intellectual property rights. The workshop, in addition to a special review of the situation in this area in the Republic of Macedonia, will share experiences from Albania, Romania and Serbia. Guidelines for promoting the transfer and commercialization of intellectual property rights generated at universities will be provided by eminent representatives from the World Intellectual Property Organization, Spain and Sweden. The workshop will promote the Government's programs in the field of innovation. Attached to this letter is the program in English. Attached are the materials from the workshop, such as presentations, documents, etc. Location:Hotel SounStr. Nikola Vapcharev No. 101000 Skopjehttps://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10731&cat=PAhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/19.05.2014State Office of Industrial Property in cooperation with the World Intellectual Property Organization on 20 and 21 May 2014 hosts regional workshop on "Working Together for Promoting Knowledge Transfer and IP Commercialization", in Skopje. In the workshop , except the conditions in this matter of the Republic of Macedonia, experiences from Albania, Romania and Serbia will be transferred. Guidelines for the promotion of the transfer and commercialization of intellectual property generated in the universities, will be given by the eminent delegates from World Intellectual Property Organization , Spain and Sweden. On this occasion also will be promoted the programs of the government in terms of innovation. Here you will find attached the agenda for this event. Venue:Hotel SolunNikola Vapcarov Str. No.101000 SkopjeMacedoniahttps://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=5152&cat=PAhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/19.05.2014Traditionally, for the twentieth time on April 29, 2014, at the Hotel “Stone Bridge”, within the framework of the celebration of the Intellectual Property Day, April 26, organized by the State Industrial Property Office of the Republic of Macedonia, the event “Patent of the Year -2013” ​​was held. The ceremonial event was attended by inventors, representatives of the economy, advocates and other eminent guests who are directly and indirectly involved in the activities of the protection of industrial property rights. The event was opened with a welcoming speech by the Director of the Office, Mr. Safet Emruli. At the beginning, within the framework of the program, the inventions of Macedonian inventors that were presented at the International Exhibition of Ideas, Inventions and New Products – iENA 2013, which was held from October 30 to November 3 in Nuremberg, Germany, were presented. A special note of the event was given by the ceremonial presentation by the director Mr. Safet Emruli of the awards granted by the international jury and the special awards in the following order: The inventors Resmi Ziba, Momchula Jordanoski, Valentina Pelivanova and Airo Vait, for the invention "TECHNICAL TECHNOLOGICAL SOLUTION FOR TREATMENT AND PROCESSING OF WASTE MILL FROM MUNICIPAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTS AND OBTAINING COMBINED ORGANIC-MINERAL FERTILIZER" were awarded: -Gold medal from the expert jury-Gold medal from the International Federation of Inventors' Associations - IFIA-Gold medal and diploma from the Association of Inventors of Poland-Diploma from The Association of Women Inventors “NOVA” in Bosnia and Herzegovina. -to the inventors Zahariev Igor and Chavdarov Risto, for the invention "MECHATRONIC MODULE - CONTROL OF UP TO 5 PUMPS WITH DOUBLE FEEDBACK, ALARM SYSTEM WITH VISUALIZATION, ULTRASOUND REGULATION AND MOBILE CONTROL" were awarded: -Gold medal from the expert jury-Gold medal "ARCA" from the Croatian Community for Technical Culture-to the inventor Raškovski Dragi, for the invention "SYSTEM AND DEVICES FOR ELECTRONIC IMPLEMENTATION OF ALL FORMS OF INDIRECT AND DIRECT DEMOCRACY" were awarded: -Silver medal from the expert jury-Cup with diploma from the Association of Inventors of Poland-to the inventor Vele Nelkovski, for the invention “ELEMENTS FOR UNIVERSAL QUICKLY MOUNTED SCAFFOLDING - PLATFORM” were awarded:-Gold medal and diploma from the Russian Association for Scientific and Technological International Cooperation-to the inventor Mirko Uzelac, for the invention “ABROSIVE CLEANERS FOR DISHES AND SANITARY EQUIPMENT WITH ADDITIONAL ELEMENTS” were awarded:-Special award and diploma from the First Institute of Inventors and Researchers of the Islamic Republic of Iran The prestigious “PATENT OF THE YEAR -2013” ​​award was solemnly awarded for the invention “TECHNICAL TECHNOLOGICAL SOLUTION FOR TREATMENT AND PROCESSING OF WASTE SOIL FROM MUNICIPAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTS AND OBTAINING COMBINED ORGANIC-MINERAL FERTILIZER”, to the inventors Resmi Ziba, Momchula Jordanoski, Valentina Pelivanova and Airo Vait and was solemnly awarded to them by the Director of the Institute, Mr. Safet Emruli. The purpose of holding the event is not only to encourage the creativity and work of Macedonian inventors but also to use the system of patent protection in their business operationshttps://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10730&cat=PAhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/30.04.2014The Ministry of Economy in the Annual Program for Competitiveness, Innovation and Entrepreneurship for 2014 (Official Gazette of the Republic of Macedonia No. 7/2014) has envisaged an appropriate measure for support to increase the competitiveness of Macedonian industry, within the framework of which is the support of patents. For the support of patents, funds are allocated through the Program to innovators for appropriate activities specified in the Program. A public call for the allocation of funds for the support of patents has been published in the print media, and the Public Call and the application forms and procedure are also available on the website of the Ministry of Economy www.economy.gov.mk and www.konkurentnost.mkhttps://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10729&cat=PAhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/11.02.2014The Ministry of Economy in the annual Programme for Competitiveness , Innovation and Entrepreneurship 2014 ( Official Gazette of RM no. 7/2014 ) has provided an adequate measure of support for increasing the competitiveness of the Macedonian industry , within which there is a support for patents .For the support of patents, through the Program, funds are going to be awarded to the innovators for appropriate activities listed in the program. In order to award funds for supporting the patents, a public call is published in the printed media. The public call, forms and application procedure are available on the website of the Ministry of Economy www.economy.gov.mk and www.konkurentnost.mk.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=5149&cat=PAhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/11.02.2014With the support of the World Intellectual Property Orgranization (WIPO) is brought Guidelines for Drafting New National IP Strategy of the Republic of Macedonia. The guideline is a result of the evaluation of the Strategy for intellectual property 2009 - 2012. You can download the Guideline here.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=4143&cat=GMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/20.01.2014On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the State Office of Industrial Property and the adoption of the Law on Industrial Property SOIP organized a Conference on "Creating markets of the research results”. The Conference was held on November 29, 2013 in the Museum of the Macedonian Struggle in Skopje. The Conference was attended by Mr. Steve Thom, senior advisor at the cabinet of Mr. Francis Gurry, the Director General of WIPO and Ms. Silvija Trpkovska, in charge of the cooperation of Republic of Macedonia with WIPO; Mr. Wim van der Eijk, Vice-President of the EPO and his associates Mr. Georg Artelsmair and Ms. Minna Nikolova-Kress, responsible for the cooperation of Republic of Macedonia with EPO; as well as the Directors of the Offices in: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Kosovo, Serbia, Romania and Croatia. The Confernce was opened by Mr. Anche Trifunov, State Secretary at the Ministry of Economy who introduced the participant with the Government programs and strategic documents for support of innovations, entrepreneurship and competition as well as the Government policies on support of research capacities of the universities in the state. His asked the representatives of the participating countries to further their cooperation in the field of intellectual property. Mr. Safet Emruli, Director of the State Office, in his addressing presented his vision for the future growth and development of the Office.He pointed out the challenges the Office is facing,in viewof the harmonization conditions of the supranational recognition of industrial property rights.He also referred to the cooperation with the regional Offices and expressed readiness to initiate but to also support any initiative of the other countries for affirmation and application of the university research results. Mr Steve Thom of the World Intellectual Property Organization also addressed the public and referred to the video massage that, on this occasion, was sent by the Director General, Mr. Francis Gurry, to the State Office and Mr. SafetEmruli. At the same time he expressed his pleasure to cooperate with the Office, emphasizing the special contribution of the Office in the cooperation. The Vice-President of the EPO, Mr. Wim van der Eijk, introduced the guests with the role of the universities in the national systems for innovation, the latest accomplishments of the EPO and their cooperation with Republic of Macedonia.At the end, he concluded that the intellectual property system is not complete on its own but it needs to serve the industry, the scientists and the researchers in order to accomplish common economic goods.He asked the present guest tofurther their cooperation in order to achieve this goal. (speech) A lecture on the topic “Creation Market from Research Results” with presentation of the conditions in Republic of Macedonia was held by Mr. AtanasKochov, Dean of the Mechanical Faculty in SKopje.In his presentation, he spoke about the legal regulation and the position of the research centers in Macedonia.The support by the Mechanical Faculty in Skopje realized in the framework of projects for support of faculty research was especially emphasized. He also referred to the cooperation with the countries that attended the conference.The representatives of the regional Offices gave their contribution by presenting the conditions in their countries.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=3144&cat=GMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/03.12.2013Report on the Representation of the Republic of Macedonia at the International Exhibition of “Ideas-Inventions-New Products” IENA 2013, Nuremberg,  Germany (31.10-3.11.2013) The delegation from the State Office of Industrial Property of the Republic of Macedonia, consisting of: Mr. Ali Asani, State Counselor and Ms. Irena Daneva, Head of the Technological Monitoring Department, participated in the international exhibition of ideas-inventions-new products-IENA2013, which was held from October 31 to November 3, in Nuremberg, Germany. 32 countries participated in the exhibition, presenting more than 700 inventions. The Republic of Macedonia, in order to promote Macedonian inventions internationally, participated in this internationally recognized fair. Five inventions were presented at the exhibition, once again confirming that the inventions of Macedonian innovators that are subject to protection by industrial property rights are valuable for commercialization and transfer of technologies at the national and international level. The Macedonian stand attracted great attention not only from the International Jury but also from other participants of the fair as well as visitors. The IENA 2011 Awards Ceremony was held on November 2, 2013. The following awards were awarded: - to the inventors Resmi Ziba, Momchula Jordanoski, Valentina Pelivanova and Airo Vait, for the invention “TECHNICAL TECHNOLOGICAL SOLUTION FOR TREATMENT AND PROCESSING OF WASTE MILL FROM MUNICIPAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTS AND OBTAINING COMBINED ORGANIC-MINERAL FERTILIZER” were awarded: - Gold medal from the expert jury- Gold medal from the International Federation of Inventors' Associations - IFIA- Gold medal and diploma from the Association of Inventors of Poland- Diploma from the Association of Women Inventors "NOVA" in Bosnia and Herzegovina. -to the inventors Zahariev Igor and Chavdarov Risto, for the invention “MECHATRONIC MODULE – CONTROL OF UP TO 5 PUMPS WITH DOUBLE FEEDBACK, ALARM SYSTEM WITH VISUALIZATION, ULTRASOUND REGULATION AND MOBILE CONTROL” were awarded: - Gold medal from the expert jury - Gold medal “ARCA” from the Croatian Community for Technical Culture -to the inventor Raškovski Dragi, for the invention “SYSTEM AND DEVICES FOR ELECTRONIC IMPLEMENTATION OF ALL FORMS OF INDIRECT AND DIRECT DEMOCRACY” were awarded: - Silver medal from the expert jury - Cup with a diploma from the Association of Inventors of Poland - to the inventor Vele Nelkovski, for the invention “ELEMENTS FOR UNIVERSAL QUICKLY MOUNTED SCAFFOLDING - PLATFORM” were awarded: - Gold medal and diploma from the Russian Association for Scientific and Technological International Cooperation - to the inventor Mirko Uzelac, for the invention “ABROSIVE CLEANERS FOR DISHES AND SANITARY EQUIPMENT WITH ADDITIONAL ELEMENTS” were awarded: - Special award and diploma from the First Institute of Inventors and Researchers of the Islamic Republic of Iran 3/11/2013Nuremberg, Germanyhttps://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10728&cat=PAhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/03.11.2013SOIP has launched new web site with e refreshing new design and look. Also new search engine for patents, trade marks and industrial design. New features The new web site has many of the new trending technologies, such as: Responsive web design approach, this technique makes the web site adaptable to every computer screen and smart device, such as PC, laptop, tablet, smartphone etc, which means content packs up according to any device screen.The design is simple and very intuitive. Main meny on top, on the left hand side are quick filters of the content, for easier browsing, on the right hand side are the quick links to the most useful links, and in the middle goes the main content. Social network integration - below the main menu on the right hand side there are placed share buttons that enable sharing of the page to most the social networks on the internet, via mail or printing it and exporting it as electronic document. Social network users now can follow SOIP activities on Facebok, Twitter, Youtube or using our RSS feed channel.  Google maps integration - Google maps is integrated for easier address navigation. The list of active representatives registered at our office now can be navigated directly on the web site. For those representatives who already google maps address we are able to get tha information to our web site and show the address via google map container. RSS feeds - RSS feeds are integrated too, currently only for the news section. New search engine for patents, trade marks and industrial design, incorporated with operators such as =, >, <, >=, <=, LIKE, AND, OR, which help the user to build more complex and precise queries to extract the correct information. Search results now can be exported to Excel, Word files, or printed via the print button. Details view now has a cleaner look and feel, the data is shown in a tabular way, the images are bigger the faster is the load time. Details view now can be shared via mail or social networks. Administrator panel is web application too now, which provides more flexible possibilities on content management. Dear reader we would appreciate very much if you encounter on errrors or performance issues to give us a feedback, for the web site or for the search tools.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=1138&cat=GMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/d18694c2-6845-4eee-84a4-68409e6b93b6.jpg16.10.2013Macedonian inventions at the International Exhibition of Inventions new technologies and industrial design22-29.05 . 2013 Belgrade , Serbia Association of inventors of Belgrade , traditionally already 33 years , organizes the International Exhibition of Inventions , New Technologies and Industrial Design a second time " Gathering of young innovators " - " PRONALAZASHTVO - BELGRADE 2013 ' , held from 22 - 29/05/2013 year , the Gallery of the aviation and PVO , Belgrade - Zemun , Serbia. The exhibition displayed 110 innovations selected from over ten countries , among which were the most numerous in Serbia, then Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia, Republika Srpska, Croatia, Russia, Ukraine, Taiwan and Egypt. Macedonian inventors regularly participate in the exhibition , and this year accounted for 9 SPATUM inventions , of which 2 were in the category of young innovators .The international jury took twelve members , experts in the field of science and technology Commission worked on predefined criteria and exhibits are grouped into 3 categories (inventions, new technologies and industrial design). After reviewing the exhibits , submitted documentation by the authors and their presentation , documentation Institutes of intellectual and industrial property rights , the Commission decided to grant the awards . The ceremony Macedonian inventors received the following awards : · Gold medal with the image of Nikola Tesla : "Composite container bearing"Author : Zivko Shirkoski , Prilep · Silver medal with the image of Nikola Tesla :1. "PCT lingerie for mothers"Authors : Jasna Stojanovic and Tatiana Gurzhanova , Skopje Second "Elements of universal brzomontazhno scaffold - platform"Author : Vele Nelkovski , Skopje3rd "KIKI biodegradable plant pot"Authors : Dr . Anita Grozdanov and Mitko Stojanovski , Skopje · Bronze medal with the image of Nikola Tesla :1. "Synthesis of 4A Zeolite type of natural resource TREPEL"Author : Blagica Cekova , Skopje Second "Technology for ultrachist selenium"Author : Vladimir Jakovski , Skopje3rd "Container of liquid electric heater"Author : Dragoljub Sesum , Skopje Category of young innovators : ● Silver medal with the image of Nikola Tesla : " Getting biodiesel "Author : Violeta Ingilizova , Municipal High School " Aco Ruskovski " Berovo ● Bronze medal with the image of Nikola Tesla :" New materials pronajduvanje alternative energy sources - fulereni "Author : Christian Azhderski , condemned " Aco Ruskovski " Berovo State Office of Industrial Property received two " Appreciation of the character of Nikola Tesla."The participation of Macedonian inventors of this exhibition has increased interest of foreign inventors , who announced their participation in the " MAKINOVA - eco 2013" , which will be held in Skopje in October this year .https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=85&cat=PAhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/3c7066d8-1c7e-4760-8a32-f52783c6eab5.jpg04.09.2013Within the TAIEX instrument to support the European Commission in cooperation with the State Office of Industrial Property of 30 and 31 May 2013 , in Skopje, the Regional TAIEX workshop on "Crime in the area of intellectual property." The workshop was attended by 111 representatives of regional institutions involved in the system of protection of intellectual property, of which 75 representatives of the Republic of Macedonia and 36 representatives from abroad . The workshop engaged eminent experts from INTERPOL , EUROPOL , Patent and Trademark Denmark Instiutot safety of pharmaceutical products , the Institute of Trade of Great Britain , the Italian Financial Police and the Customs Administration of the Netherlands . The purpose of the workshop was to discuss the problem of organized crime in intellectual property in the international context and encouraging cooperation between relevant institutions in the region and beyond. Special emphasis was placed on monitoring channels counterfeiting and piracy , dealing with the " pyramid of forging " trade in counterfeit drugs over the Internet , international cooperation and raising consumer awareness of health risks and threats to their safety. Keeping the workshop will contribute to the promotion of mutual cooperation of institutions in the region and to raise the level of protection of intellectual property rights in accordance with European and international standards.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=84&cat=GMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/4c3dc8b8-d523-46fe-abb5-fff7c7c14153.JPG10.06.2013Within the framework of the TAIEX support instrument of the European Commission, in cooperation with the State Industrial Property Office, on 30 and 31 May 2013, a Regional TAIEX Workshop on the topic “Crime in the Field of Intellectual Property” was held in Skopje. A total of 111 representatives from the institutions in the region, involved in the system of protection of intellectual property rights, participated in the workshop, of which 75 representatives from the Republic of Macedonia and 36 representatives from abroad. Eminent experts from INTERPOL, EUROPOL, the Danish Patent and Trademark Office, the Pharmaceutical Safety Institute, the UK Institute of Commerce, the Italian Financial Police and the Dutch Customs Administration were engaged for the workshop. The aim of the workshop was to review the problem of organized crime in the field of intellectual property in an international context and to encourage cooperation between the competent institutions in the region and beyond. Special emphasis was placed on monitoring counterfeiting and piracy channels, tackling the “counterfeiting pyramid”, the trade in counterfeit medicines over the Internet, international cooperation and raising consumer awareness of health risks and threats to their safety. The workshop will contribute to promoting mutual cooperation between institutions in the region and raising the level of protection of intellectual property rights in accordance with European and international standards.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10727&cat=PAhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/10.06.2013Macedonian Inventions at the International Exhibition of Inventions, New Technologies and Industrial Design 22-29.05. 2013, Belgrade, Republic of Serbia The Belgrade Inventors' Union, traditionally for 33 years, has been organizing the International Exhibition of Inventions, New Technologies and Industrial Design and for the second time the "Gathering of Young Innovators" - "INVENTION - BELGRADE 2013", which was held from 22 - 29.05.2013, in the Gallery of the House of Aviation and Air Defense, in Belgrade-Zemun, Republic of Serbia.The exhibition exhibited 110 innovations selected from over ten countries, among which the most numerous were from Serbia, then Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia, Republika Srpska, Croatia, Russia, Ukraine, Taiwan and Egypt. Macedonian inventors regularly participate in the exhibition, and this year SPATUM participated with 9 inventions, 2 of which were in the category of young innovators. The International Jury Committee consisted of twelve members, experts in the field of science and technology. The Committee worked according to previously determined criteria and grouped the exhibited exhibits into 3 categories (inventions, new technologies and industrial design). After reviewing the exhibited exhibits, the documentation submitted by the authors and their presentation, and the documentation from the Intellectual and Industrial Property Offices, the Committee made a decision to award recognitions and prizes. At the award ceremony, Macedonian inventors received the following awards: Gold medal with the image of Nikola Tesla: “Composite container for a bed” Author: Zivko Širkoski, Prilep Silver medal with the image of Nikola Tesla: 1. “PCT underwear for mothers” Authors: Jasna Stojanović and Tatjana Gurzhanova, Skopje 2. “Elements for a universal quick-assembly scaffold-platform” Author: Vele Nelkovski, Skopje 3. “Biodegradable KIKI plant pot” Authors: Dr. Anita Grozdanov and Mitko Stojanovski, Skopje Bronze medal with the image of Nikola Tesla:1. “Synthesis of zeolite type 4A from natural raw material TREPEL”Author: Blagica Cekova, Skopje2. “Technology for obtaining ultrapure selenium”Author: Vladimir Jakovski, Skopje3. “Container electric liquid heater”Author: Dragoljub Sheshum, Skopje Young innovators category:Silver medal with the image of Nikola Tesla:“Obtaining biodiesel”Author: Violeta Ingilizova, Municipal High School“Aco Ruskovski” from Berovo Bronze medal with the image of Nikola Tesla:“New materials for finding alternative energy sources - fullerenes”Author: Hristijan Azhderski, OSU “Aco Ruskovski” from Berovo The State Industrial Property Office received two “Thanksgiving with the image of Nikola Tesla”. The participation of Macedonian inventors in this exhibition increased the interest of foreign inventors, who announced their participation in “MAKINOVA - EKONOVA 2013”, which will be held in Skopje, in October this year.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10726&cat=PAhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/05.06.2013Macedonian Inventions at the International Exhibition “Innovations by Women Inventors” KIWIE 2012, Seoul, South Korea (1 - 4 May 2013) The State Industrial Property Office of the Republic of Macedonia participated in the International Exhibition “Innovations by Women Inventors”, which was held from 1 to 4 May in Seoul, South Korea. 26 countries, 168 women inventors who presented themselves with 263 inventions took part in the exhibition. The Republic of Macedonia this year presented itself with two inventions in the field of mechanical engineering by the inventor Žaklina Stamboliska and in the field of chemistry by the inventor Dr. Blagica Cekova. The inventions at the exhibition were evaluated by the KIWIE 2013 Expert Committee, consisting of members, experts from various fields of science and technology, as well as special awards from other participants and representatives. The KIWIE 2013 Expert Committee awarded the following awards for the presented Macedonian inventions: 1. GOLD MEDAL with a diploma for the invention “METHOD FOR PROACTIVE MONITORING OF THE CONDITION OF SLOW-ROTATING MACHINES” for the invention of Žaklina Stamboliska. 2. BRONZE MEDAL with a diploma for the invention “SYNTHESIS OF ZEOLITE OF TYPE A4 FROM NATURAL RAW MATERIAL TREPE from the Republic of Macedonia” was awarded to Dr. Blagica Cekova. During the award ceremony, special awards were also given for the best invention KIWIE 2013. Special awards were given for the invention:1. “METHOD FOR PROACTIVE MONITORING OF THE CONDITION OF SLOW-ROTATING MACHINES” by Žaklina Stamboliska, as follows: -GOLD MEDAL from the attending representative of the World Intellectual Property Organization WIPO -GOLD MEDAL with a Diploma from the Taiwan Inventors Association.- Diploma from the Institute for Research and Development at the Rajamangala University of Technology in Thailand. 2. “SYNTHESIS OF ZEOLITE TYPE A4 FROM NATURAL RAW MATERIAL "TREPEL" from the Republic of Macedonia” to Dr. Blagica Cekova was awarded: - CUP with Diploma for the best invention from the president of the inventors INVENTION POT, and founder of the Cooperative Program between IFIA and INVENTION POT The Macedonian stand attracted great influence not only on the International Jury but also on the other participants of the fair, as well as on the visitors.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10725&cat=PAhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/17.05.2013World Intellectual Property Day – April 26, 2013. In order to affirm intellectual property rights, highlight their significant role in the process of development and integration of modern science and culture in the global environment of values, and strengthen and encourage awareness of rights protection, the State Industrial Property Office, on the occasion of the celebration of April 26, World Intellectual Property Day, conveys the message of the Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization: Message from the Director General Francis GaryApril 26 is World Intellectual Property Day. Our theme this year is Creativity – The Next Generation.Creativity is common to all humanity.Regardless of who we are, where we live, in what circumstances we find ourselves, we all have the capacity to create. And it is precisely this human creativity and ingenuity that has improved the quality of life in every area: our healthcare, our transportation, our communications, our entertainment. The purpose of intellectual property is to improve the conditions that allow that creative and innovative capacity to flourish around the world. The way in which humans express themselves creatively has changed completely in the last 30 years. People are creating in a more exciting way than ever before. We are seeing an explosion of user-generated content and large numbers of people connecting – for example, through crowd-sourcing and open innovation platforms – to participate in collective creation. Such creative collaboration opens up rich new perspectives for humanity. What will the next generation bring? While it is difficult to predict the future, we do know that the pace of change has accelerated thanks to the new generations. And now we see before us a plethora of new technologies with the potential to fundamentally change the way we live. Change is happening faster and faster. The next generation will arrive tomorrow. The developments that are coming forward in the natural sciences have the potential to transform our lives. Information technology, molecular biology, regenerative medicine, and even technologies such as 3D printing are converging in and around the natural sciences to generate extraordinary potential. On World Intellectual Property Day, we encourage people to think about the role of intellectual property in our changing world. I believe there is a certain genius in intellectual property. It creates a unique incentive to invest in research and development, in innovation, and in cultural creation and creation.How does it do this? By creating a mechanism for buying, selling, and sharing access to the benefits of innovation and cultural creation. Our challenge is to ensure that the conditions for such access are fair and equitable, so that the benefits are widely shared and so that a truly dynamic, creative global society is nurtured in which the next generation can flourish. Young people have the capacity to dream in a way that surpasses the capacity of their elders. They are the future. My message to the next generation on this World Intellectual Property Day is: keep creating, keep innovating, and keep thinking about how intellectual property will play its role in the future societal governance of creativity and innovation.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10724&cat=PAhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/26.04.2013 Aimed at promoting the intellectual Ownership, highlighting their important role in the development and integration of modern science and culture in the global setting of values ​​and strengthening and promoting awareness for the protection of rights , the State Office of Industrial Property marking 26 April World intellectual Property Day , the message of director General of the World intellectual Property Organization: Message from the Director General Francis Gary April 26 is World Intellectual Property Day. This year our theme is Creativity – The Next Generation. Creativity is common to the whole of humanity.Whoever we are, wherever we live, whatever our circumstances, we all have the capacity to create. And it is this human creativity and inventiveness that is responsible for improving our quality of life in every sphere: our medical care, our transport, our communication, our entertainment. The aim of intellectual property is to promote conditions that help this creativity and innovative capacity flourish across the world.The way in which humanity expresses itself creatively has changed profoundly in the last 30 years. People are creating in ever more exciting ways. We have seen an explosion of user-generated content, and vast numbers of people coming together - through crowd-sourcing and open innovation platforms for example - to take part in collective creation. This creative collaboration is opening up rich new possibilities for humanity.What will the next generation bring?While predicting the future is difficult, we do know that the speed of change has accelerated through recent generations. And now we see before us a whole range of new technologies with the potential to fundamentally change the way we live. That change is coming more and more quickly. The next generation will be here tomorrow.The next developments in the life sciences, for instance, could transform our lives. Information technology, molecular biology, regenerative medicine, and even technologies such as 3D printing are coming together in and around the life sciences to generate extraordinary potential.On World IP Day we encourage people to reflect about the role of intellectual property in our changing world. I believe there is a certain genius in intellectual property. What it does is create a unique incentive for investment in research and development, in innovation, and in cultural creation and production.How does it do that? By creating a mechanism for buying, selling and sharing access to the benefits of innovation and cultural creation. Our challenge is to ensure that the conditions for access are fair and balanced, so that the benefits are widespread, and so that it fosters a truly dynamic, creative global society in which the next generation will thrive.Young people have the capacity to dream in a way that far surpasses the capacity of older people. They are the future. So my message to the next generation on World IP Day is keep creating, keep innovating. And keep thinking about how IP should fulfill its role in the future social management of creativity and innovation.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=87&cat=GMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/06ef1b52-76eb-4cc1-a6a5-192f5cc81135.gif26.04.2013On March 27, 2013, the State Industrial Property Office, upon the recommendation of the Government of the Republic of Macedonia, held a seminar on the topic “Practical examples for effective writing of international patent applications”, intended for legal representatives of industrial property rights. The seminar represents a continuation of the training on quality writing and filing of international patent applications held on March 13, 2013. The lectures were given by Prof. Dr. Bratislav Stanković. This seminar is one of a series of seminars that the Office will hold during 2013, which will cover topics related to patents and innovations in order for various target groups to improve the level of their knowledge regarding the protection and management of patents and innovations.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10722&cat=PAhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/28.03.2013On March 13, 2013, the State Industrial Property Office, upon the recommendation of the Government of the Republic of Macedonia, held a seminar on the topic “Effective Writing of International Patent Applications”, which aimed to train legal representatives of industrial property rights in quality writing and filing of international patent applications. The lectures were given by Prof. Dr. Bratislav Stanković. This seminar is one of a series of seminars that the Office will hold during 2013, on the topic of writing and filing of quality international applications. The next seminar, on the topic “Practical Examples for Effective Writing of International Patent Applications”, will be held on March 27, 2013.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10720&cat=PAhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/15.03.2013Traditionally, for the nineteenth time on December 24, 2012, at the Hotel “Stone Bridge”, organized by the State Industrial Property Office of the Republic of Macedonia, the event “Patent of the Year -2012” was held. The ceremonial event was attended by inventors, representatives of the economy, advocates and other eminent guests who are directly and indirectly involved in the activities of protecting industrial property rights. The event was opened with a welcoming speech by the Director of the Office, Mr. Safet Emruli. At the beginning, within the program, the inventions of Macedonian inventors that were presented at the International Exhibition of Ideas, Inventions and New Products – IENA 2012, which was held from November 1 to 4 in Nuremberg, Germany, were presented. A special note of the event was given by the ceremonial presentation by the Deputy Director Mr. Mite Kostov of the awards granted by the international jury and the special awards in the following order: -GOLD MEDAL from the expert international jury, Plaque with a diploma from the Ministry of Education, Research, Youth and Sports of Romania and GOLD MEDAL with a diploma from the Russian Association for International Scientific and Technical Cooperation, to the inventors Smileski Stojce and Smileski Tasko, for the invention “Integrated brake for swivel undercarriages”; -SILVER MEDAL from the expert international jury, GOLD MEDAL with a diploma from the Society for Inventions and Design of Malaysia, to the inventor Joti Popovski, for the invention “Anaerobic treatment plant with biofiltration”; -BRONZE MEDAL from the international expert jury, GOLD MEDAL with a diploma from the Russian Association for International Scientific and Technical Cooperation, to the inventors Jakup Kadriu and Arben Ziberi for the invention “Preparation for the destruction of insects – Blatida Germanica”; - BRONZE MEDAL from the international expert jury, PLAQUE with a diploma from the Hungarian Inventors’ Union, CERTIFICATE for contribution to invention from the Association of Women Inventors NOVA from Bosnia and Herzegovina to the inventor Žaklina Stamboliška, for the invention “Method for proactive monitoring of the condition of slowly rotating machines”; -BRONZE ARK with a diploma from the Croatian Inventors’ Association, to the inventor Vlatko Zdravkovski for the invention “Single-phase electric rectifier for voltage 12V and current 5A”. The prestigious “PATENT OF THE YEAR -2012” Award was officially awarded for the invention “Integrated Brake for Swivel Undercarriages”, to the inventors Smileski Stojce and Smileski Tasko and was solemnly presented to them by the Director of the Institute, Safet Emruli. The invention represents a significant technical improvement of the braking system for rail vehicles. The purpose of holding the event is not only to encourage the creativity and work of Macedonian inventors but also to use the system of patent protection in their business operationshttps://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10719&cat=PAhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/03.01.2013On 12.12.2012, a public destruction of confiscated products that violated intellectual property rights in the current year was carried out at the Drisla Landfill. The subject of the destruction were the confiscated products during coordinated actions of the Coordinating Body for Intellectual Property, which were confiscated by authorized persons of the relevant competent institutions and for which final and enforceable criminal and misdemeanor decisions were made by the competent courts. During the destruction, 30,000 pirated items, 279 pieces of textiles (shirts, jeans, underwear, blouses and jackets) and 1401 pieces of fashion accessories (belts, handbags, sports bags and wallets) were destroyed.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10718&cat=PAhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/12.12.2012Report on the presentation of the Republic of Macedonia at the International Exhibition of “Ideas-Inventions-New Products” IENA 2012, Nuremberg, Germany (01 -04 November 2012) The delegation from the State Office for Industrial Property of the Republic of Macedonia, consisting of: Mr. Jetmir Shabani, Head of the Patent Department and Ms. Irena Daneva, Head of the Department for Technological Monitoring and Promotion, participated in the international exhibition of ideas-inventions-new products-IENA2012, which was held from 01 to 04 November, in Nuremberg, Germany. Over 34 countries participated in the exhibition, presenting more than 750 inventions. The Republic of Macedonia, in order to promote Macedonian inventions internationally, participated in this internationally recognized fair. Five inventions were presented at the exhibition, which once again confirmed that the inventions of Macedonian inventors that are subject to protection by industrial property rights are valuable for commercialization and transfer of technologies at the national and international level. The Macedonian stand attracted a great influence not only on the International Jury but also on the other participants of the fair as well as on the visitors. The IENA2012 awards ceremony was held on November 3, 2012. The international expert jury awarded the following awards: GOLD MEDAL – to the inventor Stojce Smileski, for the invention “INTEGRATED BRAKE FOR SWIVEL CARRIAGES”. SILVER MEDAL – to the inventor Joti Popovski, for the invention “ANAEROBIC TREATMENT STATION WITH BIOFILTRATION”. BRONZE MEDAL – to the inventors Jakup Kadriu and Arben Ziberi for the invention “INSECT DESTRUCTION PREPARATION – BLATIDA GERMANICA” and BRONZE MEDAL – to the inventor Žaklina Stamboliška for the invention “METHOD FOR PROACTIVE MONITORING OF THE CONDITION OF SLOW-ROTATING MACHINES”. The following special awards were also awarded: -PLATE with a diploma from the Ministry of Education, Research, Youth and Sports of Romania to the inventor Stojce Smileski, for the invention “INTEGRATED BRAKE FOR ROTATING UNDERCARRIAGES”. -GOLD MEDAL with a diploma from the Russian Association for International Scientific and Technical Cooperation to the inventor Stojce Smileski, for the invention “INTEGRATED BRAKE FOR SWIVEL UNDERCARRIAGES”. -GOLD MEDAL with a diploma from the Russian Association for International Scientific and Technical Cooperation to the inventors Jakup Kadriu and Arben Ziberi, for the invention “INSECT DESTRUCTION PREPARATION – BLATIDA GERMANICA”. -GOLD MEDAL with a diploma from the Society for Inventions and Design of Malaysia to the inventor Joti Popovski, for the invention “ANAEROBIC TREATMENT STATION WITH BIOFILTRATION”. -PLATE with a diploma from the Hungarian Inventors' Association to the inventor: Žaklina Stamboliška, for the invention "METHOD FOR PROACTIVE MONITORING OF THE CONDITION OF SLOW-ROTATING MACHINES". CERTIFICATE for contribution to invention from the Association of Women Inventors NOVA from Bosnia and Herzegovina to the inventor: Žaklina Stamboliška, for the invention "METHOD FOR PROACTIVE MONITORING OF THE CONDITION OF SLOW-ROTATING MACHINES" and -BRONZE ARK with a diploma from the Croatian Inventors' Association to the inventor: Vlatko Zdravkovski for the invention "SINGLE-PHASE ELECTRICAL RECTIFIER FOR VOLTAGE 12v AND CURRENT 5A". 04/11/2012Nuremberg, Germanyhttps://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10717&cat=PAhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/06.11.2012A delegation from the State Industrial Property Office of the Republic of Macedonia will participate in the international exhibition of ideas, inventions and new products "IENA 2012", which will be held in the period 1-4 November 2012 in Nuremberg, Germany. Five inventions that were previously selected by an elected committee will be exhibited at the Macedonian stand. In addition to the basic role of the Office in conducting the administrative procedure for the recognition of industrial property rights, the Office participates in international exhibitions, which are foreseen in the annual program in order to promote the inventions of Macedonian inventors that are subject to patent protection.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10716&cat=PAhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/29.10.2012Today, a press conference was held at the premises of the Ministry of Education, at which the Minister of Economy Valjon Saraqini, Minister of Education and Science Pance Kralev and Professor at the Faculty of Law Jadranka Dabović-Anastasovska promoted the PATENTI.MK project. “The PATENT.MK project is a web portal that will promote the achievements of the scientific research work of researchers from higher education and scientific institutions,” informed Minister Kralev. This project is being implemented in cooperation with the Patent Office, which will be obliged to regularly submit data to the Ministry of Education and Science for the maintenance of the portal. “The system will enable the entry of the necessary information related to registered patents for innovative inventions in the Industrial Property Office of the Republic of Macedonia or in any other foreign institution for the registration of national or international patents,” said Kralev. The project will ensure coordination of the economy and researchers and stimulation of innovative work. The portal will include content and tools that will ensure the establishment of an innovative base as well as public discussions and collection of proposals. “It is necessary to create prerequisites and an appropriate climate for encouraging innovations and at the same time to make them available to the business sector. However, at the same time, it is very important to provide protection for innovators and their inventions and patents, in a word, their intellectual property, as well as industrial property consisting of technologies, new products and services, brands and more,” emphasized Minister Saraqini. In the field of intellectual and industrial property protection, the Government of the Republic of Macedonia has made significant progress in the past few years.“Like never before, we have developed new institutions, cooperated and coordinated with each other, improved legislation and regulations, and strengthened control mechanisms for respecting copyright and related rights, resolutely suppressing all forms of piracy and counterfeiting of intellectual and industrial property,” explained the Minister of Economy. “The very project that we are promoting today with the Ministry of Education, in my opinion, should contribute to bringing together the supply of scientific knowledge by researchers at universities and the demand for innovation by the business sector, which consists of companies, but also small and medium-sized enterprises that cannot afford significant financial resources for research themselves,” said Saraqini in his address. “I would like to finally encourage both parties, both innovators and investors, to use this portal as a medium through which they will achieve mutual benefit, companies will gain access to ideas and solutions that can make their products and services more competitive in the markets, scientists and researchers will receive real valorization of their work and knowledge”, emphasized the Minister of Economy. Professor from the Faculty of Law Jadranka Dabović Anastasovska emphasized that special attention should be paid to how the business community can connect with universities, that is, how sophisticated laboratories from the faculties would be put into operation by small and medium-sized enterprises. “The business community simply must understand that the value of their capital increases with intellectual property rights. If you pledge a trademark or an object in which an intellectual property right is incorporated, then its price will be much higher and you will be able to develop your business”, stated Dabović Anastasovska.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10715&cat=PAhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/11.08.2012 Between 15 and 16 March 2012, a four-member delegation led by President Benoit Battistelli, president of the European Patent Office and European Patent Organization paid an official visit to the Republic of Macedonia and the State Office for Industrial Property. The delegation of the President was: Mr. Francois Regis Hannart, Principal Director of the European and International Co-operation, Ms Mina Nikolova - Croesus, responsible for cooperation with the Republic of Macedonia and Mr. Gilles Requena, chief of presidential office.During the visit, they had a meeting with Mr. Vladimir Pesevski, Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Macedonia in charge of Economic Affairs, Mr. Nikola Popovski, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Mr. Valon Saraqini, Minister of Economy. With this visit to the State Office of Industrial Property, as a representative of the Republic of Macedonia in this organization, a sequence of several meetings was completed.The delegation had the opportunity to be acquainted with the activities that the state undertakes in promotion, protection, enforcement of industrial property rights, strategic documents and policies implemented by the Government, and that apply to the policy for encouraging the innovation capacity of domestic entities.Special emphasis was placed on the cooperation between the Republic of Macedonia with the European Patent Office, particularly to the project for machine translation of patents in Macedonian language. It was concluded that it would facilitate the barriers of national economy, industry, the scientific and academic public in terms of simplified access to the technical documentation contained in patent applications and documentation that are expected to contribute to strengthening the competitiveness of the domestic economy as a whole.This visit is a continuation of the process of the excellent cooperation of both sides while we expect intensified cooperation activities in the future.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=88&cat=PAhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/69976220-c54e-4cb4-8e49-2c85596f1397.jpg02.07.2012SEMINARS WILL BE ORGANIZED WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF BILATERAL COOPERATION BETWEEN STATE OFFICE OF INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY AND EUROPEAN PATENT OFFICE ON PATENTS Seminar on the topic “Release of intellectual property in the Republic of Macedonia with a focus on harmonization of the legislation and European Patent Convention on:- 6 September, 2011 at the University "Sveti Cyril and Methodius" in Skopje for a student on a master study of the Faculty of Law and Economics and- 9 September, 2011 on Drzhavniot University in Tetovo for student on master study od Pravniot and Economics Faculty. Presentations and topics at the bea seminar: Dr. Čadranka Dabovyj Anastasovska,–Harmonization on nationalnoto legislation od area on patent with Regulate and Directive on EU;Mr. Neda Zdraveva, - People's right to intellectual property;Mr. Nenad Gavrilovic – European Standards for Intellectual Property Protection;Dr. Borce Davitkowski – Administrative aspects on zashtitata na industriskata property;Dr. Arsen Janevski – Dispute intellectual property; andMr. Irena Jakimovska – Prebaruvaye on patent base on filing On the topic, in Macedonian and English a brochure was printed and the web page on the SOIP was published. Seminar on the topic "Intellectual property and economy" will be held for small and medium-sized enterprises, enterprises and business managers on 14 September 14, 2011. Presentations and topics at the bea seminar: Dr. Jadranka Dabovy Anastasovska, - Commercialization on rights of IP;Mr Neda Zdraveva - Copyright in business sectorot;Mr. Nenad Gavrilovij - Right of industrial property in business sectorot;Dr. Borce Davitkowski - Administrative action for protection of IP rights;Dr. Arsen Janevsky - Provides on the rights of IS; andMr. Irena Jakimovska – Prebaruvaye on patent base on filingOn the topic, in Macedonian and English a brochure was printed and the web page on the SOIP was published.https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=10714&cat=PAhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/15.09.2011Creations of the human mind, that is to say, intellect, are subjects (objects) of intellectual property protection. Intellectual property, when analysed from a comprehensive stand point, represents the rights stemming from intellectual activities in industry, science, literature and the arts. It can also be said that intellectual property refers to information or parts of information that are simultaneously incorporated in certain objects in an unlimited number of copies, in different places throughout the world. Intellectual property rights (hereinafter IPR) are particularly important in modern society. The  development  of  new  technologies  imposes  as  an  imperative  that  international  standards on IPR protection must be followed. There is no product, or service whose value is not increased through the incorporation of IPR. New technologies allow creative people to use them and create new types of intellectual works, but they also allow for new ways of abusing IPR. The Republic  of Macedonia, is a candidate country for EU membership, a member country of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), and a signatory of the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights. While building its Strategy for Intellectual Property Rights (hereinafter: IPR Strategy), it begins from the standpoint that: the most competitive economy is the knowledge-based economy; Europe pursues the building of a knowledge-based society; the Republic of Macedonia  needs foreign direct investments for the development of its own capacities, that will grow proportionally along with the level of IPR protection; its own human potentials - talents, creative people,  authors, scientists - should be stimulated by respecting the IPR and thus enabling the economic effects stemming thereof to be retained, as well as to attract new talents; the IPR could allow the small and medium sized enterprises to become competitive, to become recognized in the market, through innovations, ideas, branding and the like; protection of the intellectual property is a fundamental instrument for the success of the European Union internal market that we aspire to accede In the documents attached you will find the Strategoy for the Intellectual Property and the Action Plan.  https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=1117&cat=GMhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/12.07.2011INTER-REGIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON ENFORCEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS (IPRs), Skopje, October 5 and 6, 2009 The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in cooperation with the State Office of Industrial Property of Republic of Macedonia (SOIP), in Skopje, on October 5 and 6, 2009, is organized an Inter-Regional Symposium on Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs).Representatives from the following 32 countries was invited: Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Georgia, Greece, Hungary, Israel, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Russian Federation, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan. The Symposium is intended for senior law enforcement officials, such as representatives of the customs, police and market surveillance inspectors.Speakers was international experts from WIPO, EK, UNECE, Republic of Macedonia and representatives from the private sector.Working languages are Macedonian and English.  https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=1118&cat=PAhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/10.08.2009The Prime Minister of the Government of the Republic of Macedonia, in a decision dated August 14th, 2008, has appointed Mr. Safet Emruli to the position of Director of the State Office of Industrial Property of the Republic Macedonia. Mr. Safet Emruli has a masters degree and 8 years of experience in teaching at the Law Faculty in University of Tetovo.  https://ippo.gov.mk/EN/NewsPreview.aspx?id=1119&cat=PAhttps://ippo.gov.mk/docs/xFiles/thumb/09.01.2008