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Identify the intellectual property involved, the form of protection and available enforcement mechanisms.

01Objects of Intellectual Property
02Means of Individualization
03Mechanisms for the Protection of Intellectual Property Rights

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15.1.Legal Framework

The protection of intellectual property (hereinafter – IP) in the Kyrgyz Republic is carried out based on national legislation and international treaties in the field of IP, including the Paris and Berne Conventions, the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), the Madrid and Hague systems, as well as the standards of the TRIPS Agreement within the WTO framework.

Civil Code of the Kyrgyz Republic 60; Patent Law dated March 23, 2023 No. 69; Key regulatory Legal acts Law of the KR "On Copyright and Related Rights" dated January 14, 1998 No. 6; Law of the KR "On Trademarks, Service Marks, Geographical Indications and Appellations of Origin of Goods" dated March 24, 2023 No.

70. Ministry of Science, Higher Authorized Body of Education and Innovations of the Kyrgyz Republic 69 60 Civil Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, Part I dated May 8, 1996 No. 15, Part II dated January 5, 1998 No. 1.

Key Regulatory Legal Acts: Civil Code of the Kyrgyz Republic 60; Patent Law dated March 23, 2023 No. 69; Law of the KR "On Copyright and Related Rights" dated January 14, 1998 No. 6; Law of the KR "On Trademarks, Service Marks, Geographical Indications and Appellations of Origin of Goods" dated March 24, 2023 No. 70.
Authorized Body: Ministry of Science, Higher Education and Innovations of the Kyrgyz Republic

15.2.Objects of Intellectual Property

inventions;
trade names;
utility models;
topologies of integrated circuits;
industrial designs;
breeding achievements;
trademarks and service marks;
trade secrets (know-how);
geographical indications and appellations of origin of goods (GIs);
works, software, databases.

15.3.Inventions · Utility Models · Industrial Designs

	Inventions	Utility Models	Industrial Designs
Criteria for Protectability	Inventionsnovelty, inventive step, industrial applicability;	Utility Modelsnovelty and industrial applicability;	Industrial Designsnovelty and originality;
Patent Term	Inventions20 years from the filing date;	Utility Models10 years from the filing date;	Industrial Designs5 years from the filing date;
Term Extension	Inventions / Utility Modelsnot permitted.		Industrial Designsevery 5 years, but not exceeding 25 years in total.

15.4.Means of Individualization

Trademarks and service marks:

legal protection is granted on the basis of national or international registration;
verbal, pictorial, three-dimensional, and combined designations are permitted;
the rights holder has the right to use, prohibit the use of, and dispose of the trademark (alienation, licensing, pledge) subject to mandatory registration of the relevant agreements;
validity period of the certificate: 10 years from the date of application with the possibility of extension.

Geographical Indications (GI) and Traditional Specialties Guaranteed (TSG):

legal protection arises exclusively on the basis of registration in the prescribed manner (national or international);
for GIs, at least one significant stage of production must be carried out in the relevant territory, for TSGs – all stages of production;
the right to use may be granted to several producers located within one geographical area, provided that the established product characteristics are observed;
validity period of the certificate: 10 years from the date of application with the possibility of extension.

Trade Names:

protection arises automatically from the moment of state registration of the legal entity;
remains effective until cessation of activity or change of name.

15.5.Copyright and Related Rights

Objects of copyright	Objects of related rights
works of science, literature and art, software and databases;	Objects of related rightsstaging, performances, phonograms, broadcasts of broadcasting and cable organizations;
term of protection: life of the author + 50 years;	Objects of related rightsterm of protection: 50 years from the date of first use or publication;
registration is voluntary.	Objects of related rightsregistration is voluntary.

15.6.Mechanisms for the Protection of Intellectual Property Rights

Mechanism	Competent Authority	Key Measures	Practical Significance
Customs Control	Competent Authoritycustoms authorities	Key Measuresinclusion of IP objects in the customs register; suspension of goods release;	Practical Significanceprotection against the import of counterfeit products
Judicial protection	Competent Authoritylocal courts, Supreme Court	Key Measuresprohibition of the use of IP objects; compensation for damages and indemnity; seizure and destruction of goods;	Practical Significancethe main method of restoring violated rights.
Administrative liability	Competent Authorityauthorized body in the field of IP	Key Measuresimposition of administrative fines;	Practical Significanceprompt response to violations without going to court.
Unfair competition	Competent Authorityantimonopoly authority	Key Measuresconsideration of complaints about unfair competition; issuance of binding orders;	Practical Significanceresponse in cases of unfair competition
Criminal liability	Competent Authorityinvestigative bodies and courts	Key Measurescriminal prosecution; sanctions ranging from fines up to imprisonment.	Practical Significanceapplied in cases of causing large and especially large damage

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These materials were prepared by the National Investment Agency together with Baker Tilly, are informational only and do not constitute legal advice. Data is current as of June 2026. Verify against applicable laws and consult the NIA before making decisions.