WIPO
January 20, 2025
On January 10, 2025, Uzbekistan accession as a Contracting Party to the 1999 Geneva Act of the Hague Agreement has come into force, facilitating the international protection of industrial designs in this country.
What does this accession entail?
- Interested parties will have the possibility to designate Uzbekistan in an international design application, thus facilitating the expansion of their business in Central Asia.
- With Uzbekistan, the 1999 Geneva Act now has 75 contracting parties, expanding the international protection options for designers and companies.
This accession strengthens the scope of the global system and benefits those seeking to protect their innovations in Central Asia.
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