Azerbaijan, WIPO discuss prospects for developing cooperation
Baku, June 6, AZERTAC
Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov has met with Director General of World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Francis Gurry to discuss prospects for further expansion of cooperation between Azerbaijan and the organization.
Minister Elmar Mammadyarov highlighted the substantial works which have been carried out in the field of intellectual property in Azerbaijan in recent years. He emphasized that the government of Azerbaijan attaches particular importance to the development of this sphere.
The sides stressed their confidence that the documents signed between Azerbaijan and WIPO, particularly the Action Plan for 2018-2021 will contribute to the expansion of relations.
Pointing to the Armenia's military aggression against Azerbaijan, FM Mammadyarov emphasized the importance of preventing the actions of Armenian companies engaged in illegal exploitation of natural resources in the occupied territories of Azerbaijan, as well as fraudulent trademarks and distorted geographical indications of historical sites via the WIPO system.
The sides also exchanged views on the issues of mutual interest.
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