Rossiǐskoe agentstvo po patentam i tovarnym znakam i regiony

A discussion of cooperation between the Russian Agency of Patents and Trademarks with the regions of the Russian Federation and prospects for further cooperation in the establishment, protection, and use of commercial property. Also discussed is the experience of foreign patent agencies in protecting the products of innovators of new technologies and equipment. Chapter headings: Functions and mission of the Russian Agency of Patents and Trademarks (Rospatent). General characteristics of innovative activity in Russia. Basic trends in the regional policies of Rospatent. Selection of regions for cooperation in the area of intellectual property. Status of legal protection and use of commercial property in the regions. Conferences and seminars. Exhibits. Information support to the regions. Experience of foreign patent agencies in working with regions. On the prospects for further cooperation of Rospatent and the regions of the Russian Federation. Distance instruction as one of the forms of cooperation with the regions.