Serbia signs memorandum with WIPO

PM Mirko Cvetković and World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Director Francis Gurry on Tuesday in Belgrade signed a memorandum of understanding.

Izvor: Tanjug

Tuesday, 26.10.2010.

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PM Mirko Cvetkovic and World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Director Francis Gurry on Tuesday in Belgrade signed a memorandum of understanding. Cvetkovic told a news conference at the Serbian government that protection of intellectual property is very important for Serbia, which is on its way to get accepted in the European Union and World Trade Organization. Serbia signs memorandum with WIPO The prime minister said that the essence of the memorandum is to strengthen the capacities of the real sector, particularly small and medium-size enterprises, in taking advantage of all their rights in the area of intellectual property protection and to strengthen the capacity of the scientific and research institutions in Serbia. According to him, the memorandum will contribute to the strengthening of Serbia's administrative capacities, promotion of the legal framework in the area, and raising awareness of citizens about the importance of the right to intellectual property. Gurry underscored that the signing of the memorandum is important because it is a sign that the issue of intellectual property in Serbia is treated at the highest level. It is a sign that Serbia takes seriously the issue of intellectual property, underscored Gurry after the signing of the memorandum. The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations, established by the WIPO Convention in 1967 with a mandate from its member states to promote the protection of intellectual property throughout the world through cooperation among states and in collaboration with other international organizations. It is dedicated to developing a balanced and accessible international intellectual property system, which rewards creativity, stimulates innovation and contributes to economic development while safeguarding the public interest. Serbia, as the successor of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (SRJ), is a member of the organization. Gurry and Cvetkovic address journalists (Beta)

Serbia signs memorandum with WIPO

The prime minister said that the essence of the memorandum is to strengthen the capacities of the real sector, particularly small and medium-size enterprises, in taking advantage of all their rights in the area of intellectual property protection and to strengthen the capacity of the scientific and research institutions in Serbia.

According to him, the memorandum will contribute to the strengthening of Serbia's administrative capacities, promotion of the legal framework in the area, and raising awareness of citizens about the importance of the right to intellectual property.

Gurry underscored that the signing of the memorandum is important because it is a sign that the issue of intellectual property in Serbia is treated at the highest level.

It is a sign that Serbia takes seriously the issue of intellectual property, underscored Gurry after the signing of the memorandum.

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations, established by the WIPO Convention in 1967 with a mandate from its member states to promote the protection of intellectual property throughout the world through cooperation among states and in collaboration with other international organizations.

It is dedicated to developing a balanced and accessible international intellectual property system, which rewards creativity, stimulates innovation and contributes to economic development while safeguarding the public interest. Serbia, as the successor of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (SRJ), is a member of the organization.

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