  NSC Secretary urges reform for intellectual property protection May 20, 2011 - 12:13 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On May 20, Yerevan hosted the first seminar on protection of intellectual property and free trade. As Armenian National Security Council (NSC) Secretary Arthur Baghdasaryan stressed during the session, society's awareness about the relevant legislation is essential in protection of its intellectual property. “The EU expects Armenia to conduct serious reforms in intellectual property sector,” Baghdasaryan stated, urging for institutional and legislative reforms. In this connection, the NSC Secretary expressed hope for the 2012 Armenia-Denmark consortium due in January 2012 to enable reforms in the sector through Euro 1,1 million to be allocated for this purpose.   Top stories As a result of floods in Armenia’s northern Lori and Tavush provinces, 17 bridges, including five large ones, have collapsed. David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with Stephan Schütz, Executive Partner at Gerkan, Marg and Partners. The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said.   Partner news |  Latest news U.S., Turkey emphasize importance of Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal  Jake Sullivan and Akif Cagatay Kilic have discussed the normalization process between Armenia and Azerbaijan.Armenia coach expects good football in Slovenia friendly The Armenian national team has left for Ljubljana a friendly match against Slovenia on June 4.SBP instant transfers now available from 190 Russian banks to Armenia To receive money from Russian banks, easywallet users need to go to their easywallet accounts.Armenia's Davit Chaloyan qualifies for Paris Olympics The Armenian boxer qualified for Paris Olympics after a series of successful bouts at the 2nd World Qualification Tournament. |
