Vladimir Marić, Director of the Intellectual Property Office of the Republic of Serbia, participated in the international conference “IP Eurasia / IP Tajikistan 2026”, held on October 21, 2026, in Dushanbe, Republic of Tajikistan.
Vladimir Marić took part in the conference programme, including delivering opening remarks and participating in a panel discussion dedicated to current issues concerning the role of intellectual property in economic development. The event provided an opportunity to exchange experiences, consider possibilities for enhancing cooperation between national intellectual property offices and strengthen international ties in this field.
Of particular importance during the visit was the signing of a Cooperation Agreement between the Intellectual Property Office of the Republic of Serbia and the National Center for Patents and Information of the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade of the Republic of Tajikistan. The Agreement provides a framework for enhancing bilateral cooperation, exchanging knowledge and experience, and developing professional ties between the two institutions.
During the visit, a meeting was also held with Abdurahmon Abdurahmonzoda, Minister of Economic Development and Trade of the Republic of Tajikistan. The meeting provided an opportunity to exchange views on the importance of intellectual property for economic development and support for innovation and entrepreneurship, as well as to consider possibilities for further enhancing cooperation between Serbia and Tajikistan.
The conference brought together heads and representatives of foreign national intellectual property offices, including patent offices of the member states of the Eurasian Patent Organization (EAPO), representatives of embassies, domestic and international experts, ministries and other government authorities, scientific and educational institutions, innovators and companies from Tajikistan. Participants discussed the role of intellectual property in fostering innovation, technological development, the commercialization of research results and enhancing the competitiveness of the economy.
