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Georgia

Patent system, trademark registration, annuity management, and renewals in Georgia.

Authority

Sakpatenti

PCT

31 mo

Madrid

Member

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Before You Start

Before filing or quoting, you'll typically confirm these first

1
Whether to pursue the Paris route, PCT national phase, or start with trademark registration in Georgia
2
Which of patent filing, trademark registration, annuity, or renewal is the most urgent priority
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Whether to verify the official portal, search system, and key deadlines before moving to a quote or engagement

The sections below cover each module — use the navigation to jump directly to what you need.

Patent System & Process

Patent System in Georgia

Georgia is a South Caucasus country known for wine, agriculture, and tourism with an improving business environment. IP administered by Sakpatenti. 20-year invention patents; PCT national phase 31 months. Georgia has an EU Association Agreement (DCFTA) and is aligning IP law with EU standards. Note: Georgia is **NOT** an EAPO member.

Georgian Patent System ▾

Sakpatenti examination; 20-year patents; 8-year utility certificates (no examination). Georgian language required. Not an EAPO member; separate national filing required.

Source: Sakpatenti; WIPO — GE

Trademark System & Process

Trademark System in Georgia

Georgian trademarks examined by Sakpatenti; 10-year term; renewable. Madrid designations of GE accepted since 1998.

Trademark Application ▾

Madrid designation of GE or direct Sakpatenti national filing in Georgian; 10-year term.

Source: Sakpatenti; WIPO Madrid

Patent Annuity

Georgia Patent Annuities

Annuities from year 1 after grant; grace period available.

Source: Sakpatenti fee schedule

Annuity Reference → Managed Annuities

Trademark Renewal

Georgia Trademark Renewals

10-year trademark; renew before expiry; grace period available.

Source: Sakpatenti

Renewal Reference → Managed Renewals

FAQ

Common Questions — Georgia IP

Is Georgia an EAPO member? ▾

No, Georgia is not an EAPO member. File directly with Sakpatenti for national patent protection.

PCT deadline for Georgia? ▾

31 months from priority.

Does Georgia accept Madrid designations? ▾

Yes, since 1998.

What language is required? ▾

Georgian language required.

What is Georgia's relationship with the EU? ▾

Georgia signed an EU Association Agreement (including DCFTA) in 2014 and is aligning its IP laws with EU standards. Georgia is currently an EU candidate country.

Is Georgia covered by EUTM? ▾

No, Georgia is not an EU member; EUTMs do not apply.

Does Georgia have utility certificate protection? ▾

Yes, 8-year utility certificate; no substantive examination; useful for faster protection.

Is there a use requirement for Georgian trademarks? ▾

Yes, non-use for 5 years can lead to revocation.

Official Reference Sources

Sources for This Page

Sakpatenti Official Website www.sakpatenti.gov.ge WIPO — Georgia www.wipo.int/members/en/details.jsp?country_id=62 WIPO Madrid — GE www.wipo.int/madrid/en/members/

Content based on official sources above, last reviewed: 2026-04. In case of discrepancy with the latest official publications, official sources prevail.

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