NSC Secretary urges reform for intellectual property protectionMay 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 David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. 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. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Partner news | Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |