Provides advice on IPR protection, including information on the registration of patents and trademarks.
Last Published: 7/2/2019
Intellectual property right enforcement is weak in Azerbaijan.  Although Azerbaijani law protects copyrights, patents, trademarks, and industrial designs, U.S. and multinational companies report significant problems with counterfeit goods.  Piracy and blatant IPR infringements, such as the use of unlicensed software by both the private and public sectors and fake international computer shops, are commonplace. 

More detailed information on IP issues in Azerbaijan is provided in the Investment Climate Statement in this guide.

 

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