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2 November 2020
This week marks five years since the entry into force
of a validation agreement between the European Patent Organisation and the
State
Agency on Intellectual Property of the Republic of Moldova (AGEPI). Under the
agreement companies and
inventors from Europe and around the world are able to easily broaden the scope
of their European patent protection to the Republic of Moldova.
Meeting virtually earlier this month, European Patent
Office President António Campinos and AGEPI Director General Viorel
Iustin discussed the latest developments in bilateral co-operation, and in
particular the validation of European patents. The validation system brings
advantages for patent applicants, while increasing the attractiveness of the
Moldovan economy and fostering foreign investment. The agreement also
allows AGEPI to concentrate its resources on supporting local innovators, in
particular universities and SMEs, in order to foster the national innovation
ecosystem.
Currently, an average of 105 validation fees for European patent
applications are paid every month for Moldova, with no noticeable slowdown
despite the Covid-19 crisis. The renewal of the agreement earlier this month
now means that it will be in force for at least the next five years.
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