Opinion: Belarus possesses unique competencies in intellectual property protection

“Representatives of the WIPO Academy are participating in the training of our specialists, and the participants are citizens of Belarus and CIS countries. Over the last five years, we have organized this event for the third time. So we can say that our country possesses unique competencies in the field of intellectual property protection,” he said.

“The goal is to build a so-called knowledge economy in order to increase the share of intangible assets in the volume of investments in Belarus. This is a global trend, and we strive to ensure that the market for intangible assets, intellectual property objects, industrial designs, and the transfer of rights to them also gains momentum in our country,” he said.

Other programs and initiatives are implemented in Belarus to raise the level of knowledge in this area. “Every year, on the occasion of World Intellectual Property Day, we hold thematic seminars. For example, this year’s theme was intellectual property in sport. Relevant conferences and training events are being prepared. At exhibitions that showcase the achievements of various sectors of our economy, the State Committee on Science and Technology always sets up a booth explaining how to protect intellectual property, taking into account the specific features of each sector,” Denis Korzhitsky added. “We will also have our booth at Belagro 2026. We will tell agricultural producers and others about how to work with R&Ds.”

Denis Korzhitsky also noted that the field of intellectual property protection is influenced by AI technologies. “Belarus is one of the countries that participated in the preparation of a model law on artificial intelligence for the CIS countries. Our specialists constantly work as part of international groups on regulating AI issues. When an intellectual property object is created by a machine, it can be difficult to determine which of the organizations that commissioned its creation it belongs to. We are active participants in developing approaches to regulating this issue among Eurasian countries,” he added.

According to Vladimir Ryabovolov, Candidate of Legal Sciences, Vice-President of the Eurasian Patent Office of the Eurasian Patent Organization, speakers from the office will take part in the WIPO Summer School and will address the topic of the Eurasian patent procedure and other issues. “We will discuss the economic foundations of the Eurasian patent system and its advantages for applicants not only from countries party to the Eurasian Patent Convention, but also from others. We will share experience on legal regulation in the field of intellectual property in Eurasia, infrastructure projects in the field of digital technologies and, in particular, artificial intelligence. We will discuss modern procedures for pre-trial dispute resolution and mediation,” he said. Vladimir Ryabovolov also emphasized that the National Center for Intellectual Property of Belarus is one of the best national patent offices in the world.

Vadim Gigin, General Director of the National Library of Belarus, noted that the goal of the WIPO Summer School is not only to share the experience of previous generations and teach young people, but also to hear their ideas. He also highlighted the achievements of the National Center for Intellectual Property in the field of intellectual property. “We have one of the most well-developed copyright laws, and we can be proud of that. The current issue is ensuring that law enforcement practice keeps pace with the emerging technologies and challenges,” he added. “In this regard, international cooperation is fundamentally important.”

According to Mohamed Abderraouf Bdioui, Senior Advisor of the Strategic Planning and Coordination Unit at the WIPO Academy, the WIPO Academy works with intellectual property organizations from different countries to develop and promote programs of this kind. “Today’s event is an excellent example of close cooperation between WIPO and Belarus. We work closely with patent institutions in Belarus, support this country’s development priorities, and contribute to the further dissemination of knowledge in the field of intellectual property in Belarus and beyond,” he said.

The WIPO Summer School will explore the topics regarding the international and regional patent systems, intellectual property objects on the internet, copyright licensing, the development of creative industries through intellectual property, intellectual property management and valuation, and others. Upon completion of the training, participants will receive a digital certificate of international standard. The organizers are the World Intellectual Property Organization and the National Center for Intellectual Property of Belarus.