Why is this important
Intellectual property is the basis for the development of innovations, the IT sector, the creative economy, and the export of high-tech products. Reducing registration time and digitalization of procedures will simplify the protection of the rights of authors, inventors, and businesses, as well as strengthen the fight against counterfeiting.
What happened
- In accordance with the government resolution, the main target indicators for the development of the intellectual property sector for 2026-2027 have been determined.
- The document provides for both quantitative goals for increasing the number of registered objects and the implementation of digital solutions using artificial intelligence.
- It was also announced that a unified portal “Intellectual Property Protection” will be launched based on the resources of the Ministry of Justice.
Numbers and facts
- The resolution sets the following guidelines: bringing the number of registered intellectual property objects in the country to 100 thousand and reducing the examination time for objects during registration by 2 times through the introduction of artificial intelligence technologies.
- Based on the information portals, “Industrial Property Protection,” “IP Protection” will appear, and a new “Intellectual Property Protection” portal will be launched.
New portal
According to the document, it will be possible to:
- to submit appeals on intellectual property issues;
- to conclude contracts related to IS objects online;
- place information about counterfeit goods and websites whose activities are restricted for violation of intellectual property rights.
Context
- In recent years, Uzbekistan has been consistently digitalizing the public services system and developing the legal protection of business and innovation.
- The development of intellectual property is considered an important element of the transition to a knowledge economy, the export of IT services and high-tech products.
- For authors, developers, and entrepreneurs, this means faster and more convenient registration of rights, reduction of administrative barriers, expansion of digital services without the need for personal visits to agencies.
- For the state, this means strengthening the protection of intellectual property rights, increasing the investment attractiveness of innovative industries, and more effectively combating counterfeit products and piracy.
