A national patent application with Sakpatenti is the direct route when the main focus of protection is Georgia and the invention is to be examined there. For projects involving several possible countries for protection, an application under the Patent Cooperation Treaty can consolidate the international search and defer the final selection of national procedures. However, this procedure does not grant a world patent; the respective further steps must be taken on time to obtain protection in Georgia and other target countries. For European patent applications filed on or after January 15, 2024, validation in Georgia is also possible. The validation fee must be paid by the deadline. After the European patent is granted, the Georgian translation and the prescribed publication fee must be submitted or paid within three months. When choosing a route, compare sales and manufacturing countries, competitors, enforceability, translation costs, official and representative fees, and the available budget. The first application and the claimed priority date must be coordinated across all routes. The owner, inventors, and transfer of rights to the company must also be clearly established before filing.
Choosing a patent filing route for a technology startup in Georgia
For patent protection in Georgia, options include a national application with Sakpatenti, an international application under the Patent Cooperation Treaty, or a European application followed by validation. The choice depends on target markets, priority deadlines, costs, and when the country selection is made.
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