Intellectual Property (IP) law in Armenia is firmly anchored in the Constitution, which safeguards all forms of Intellectual Property Rights. Armenia's legal framework is aligned with the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS Agreement) and harmonized with EU standards, underscoring its commitment to international norms. The country has largely ratified key international treaties in this domain.

The Armenian Intellectual Property Office (AIPO) under the Ministry of Economy manages the registration of patents, trademarks, utility models, and industrial designs. Trademark registration typically proceeds smoothly within a timeframe of approximately four months. Enforcement of IP rights in Armenia involves the Judiciary, Police, and Customs Service. The Customs Service plays a crucial role in preventing the importation of counterfeit goods, provided that rights are registered nationally or internationally and recorded with the Armenian Customs Service.

Overall, Armenia offers a structured legal framework for protecting intellectual property rights, complemented by mechanisms for enforcement and international cooperation. However, IP-related court decisions in Armenia can be somewhat unpredictable due to a dearth of precedential rulings in the field.

Therefore, nuanced guidance and preparation of experienced IP litigation attorneys are essential in navigating its evolving legal landscape.

Concern Dialog Law Firm provides the following services in the field of Intellectual Property law:

IP Registration and Prosecution

• Drafting, filing, prosecution and maintenance of trademark, design, Geographical indication and application of origin applications,
• Trademark clearance searches and opinions,
• Managing trademark prosecution before national and international trademark offices,
• Responding to office actions and oppositions,
• Drafting, negotiating and recording trademark license and assignment agreements,
• Recording changes in ownership.

IP Enforcement and Litigation

• Development and implementation of strategies for enforcing IP rights,
• Representation in IP litigation and disputes,
• Handling cease and desist letters and negotiations,
• Representation in trademark related domain name disputes,
• Developing strategies to combat counterfeit products in the market,
• Collaborating with law enforcement agencies to enforce IP rights.

IP Strategy, Transactions and Counseling

• IP portfolio management and strategy,
• IP audits and due diligence,
• Advising on IP licensing and technology transfer agreements,
• drafting non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and confidentiality agreements,
• Advising on Mergers and acquisitions involving IP assets,
• Conducting IP due diligence for various transactions,
• Drafting IP clauses for employment or commercial agreements.

Customs Recordation and Enforcement

• Recordation of IP rights with customs authorities,
• Assistance with customs seizures of counterfeit goods and border enforcement of IP rights.

IP Policy and Advocacy

• Advising on IP policy development and advocacy,
• Legislative drafting and participation in IP-related policy consultations.

IP Arbitration and Mediation

• Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) in IP matters,
• Representation in IP arbitration and mediation proceedings.