Armenia - Protecting Intellectual PropertyArmenia-Protecting
At present the legal field of intellectual property is regulated by laws and legal acts as well as the international agreements of the Republic of Armenia. The Intellectual Property Agency of the Republic of Armenia is responisble for patent, copyright, and trademark registration and was established in 2002. Armenia is a member of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), joining in 1993, and the Eurasian Patent Office (EAPO) since 1995. The Agency cooperates with the European Patent Office (EPO), other international and regional structures and foreign offices. Despite Armenia’s efforts to meet the international standards, the weak enforcement of intellectual property rights (IPR) by the Government and judiciary can create impediments for investment or interest by businesses that rely on IPR protection.
Armenia has signed a number of major IPR treaties, such as the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) copyright treaty, the Berne Convention for Literary and Artistic Works, the Madrid System for the International Registration of Marks, and the Patent Cooperation Treaty.
In any foreign market, including Armenia, companies should consider several general principles for effective protection of their intellectual property. For background, please link to our article on Protecting Intellectual Property (https://www.uscib.org/register-and-apply-ud-859/) and Stopfakes.gov for more resources.
IP Attaché Contact for Armenia
U.S. Commercial Service
4 Igor Sikorsky Street
Kyiv, 04112, Ukraine
Office Phone: +380 44-521-5244
Prepared by the International Trade Administration. With its network of more than 100 offices across the United States and in more than 75 markets, the International Trade Administration of the U.S. Department of Commerce utilizes its global presence and international marketing expertise to help U.S. companies sell their products and services worldwide. Locate the trade specialist in the U.S. nearest you by visiting http://export.gov/usoffices.
Armenia has signed a number of major IPR treaties, such as the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) copyright treaty, the Berne Convention for Literary and Artistic Works, the Madrid System for the International Registration of Marks, and the Patent Cooperation Treaty.
In any foreign market, including Armenia, companies should consider several general principles for effective protection of their intellectual property. For background, please link to our article on Protecting Intellectual Property (https://www.uscib.org/register-and-apply-ud-859/) and Stopfakes.gov for more resources.
IP Attaché Contact for Armenia
U.S. Commercial Service
4 Igor Sikorsky Street
Kyiv, 04112, Ukraine
Office Phone: +380 44-521-5244
Prepared by the International Trade Administration. With its network of more than 100 offices across the United States and in more than 75 markets, the International Trade Administration of the U.S. Department of Commerce utilizes its global presence and international marketing expertise to help U.S. companies sell their products and services worldwide. Locate the trade specialist in the U.S. nearest you by visiting http://export.gov/usoffices.