Legal Pro Bono Consultation about Intellectual Property Right, November 9, 2021

Pro Bono Provider: Grata International Georgia

Beneficiaries: Social Enterprise EthnoDedign

"Etnodesign" is the brand of "Georgian Heritage Crafts Association", which brings together unique pieces of Georgian handmade ethnic chic products. By purchasing these objects you support safeguarding of local heritage craft traditions and employments of Georgian Craftsmakers

PROBLEM DESCRIPTION:

As mentioned above, the beneficiaries of the enterprise are traditional craftsmakers who create unique products. Due to the fact that the company has gained a lot of experience in the field, began to think about patenting trademark. For this purpose, "EthnoDesign" neede legal consultation about patenting conditions in Georgia.

SERVICES DELIVERED:

Based on the identified needs, with the support of the Georgian Association of Law Firms (SIFA), a law firm - Grata International Georgia (Kordzakhia Zhgenti) was involved in a pro bono consultation. During the consultation, a company representative introduced to social enterprise the local and international legal environment regarding criterias and conditions for patenting. The company also received detailed information about the patent procedure, application and fee.

RESULT OF PRO BONO MEDIATION:

One meeting was held within the framework of the legal Pro Bono consultation, led by the representative of Grata International Georgia (Kordzakhia Zhgenti) Tea Tadashvili.

MEDIATOR:

Pro bono webinar was mediated by the Center for Strategic Research and Development of Georgia within the frames of "Georgian Civil Society Sustainability Initiative". The initiative is funded by the European Union and co-funded by Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS). The project is implemented by Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS)