Geographical indication products are the protection of intellectual property rights for products with unique characteristics, based on the knowledge and know-how of producers in a certain area, created by the influence of natural and human factors in that area. In the last 10 years, the development of geographically indicated products (GI) and their protection as intellectual property have improved significantly worldwide. As for Asian countries, with the introduction of the national GI registration system, more than 3,700 GIs have been registered in the region. It makes an important contribution to export and domestic economic development. The Law on Trademarks and Geographical Indications approved on June 10, 2010 was amended and approved by the Parliament on May 6, 2021. In connection with the amendments to the law, it is necessary to revise and improve the definition of goods and products with geographical indications registered in Mongolia. Therefore, in collaboration with the Mongolian Intellectual Property Office and the project "Ensuring the stability of the ecosystem and agricultural management" implemented by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization with funding from the European Union, the revision of the Law on Trademarks and Geographical Indications and products with geographical indications Training on how to develop and register specifications was organized.

On the occasion of the World Intellectual Property Day, the Intellectual Property Office of Mongolia, "Selbe" School of Sukhbaatar district, the Association of Mongolian Intellectual Property Agents, the United States Embassy, the Capital Education Department, the Education Department of Sukhbaatar district, and the Mongolian Space Technology Association jointly from April 5, 2023 On the 28th, the campaign "Let's get to know ourselves and create our future" was organized. 

"Selbe" school teaches innovation lessons to develop students' creative thinking as part of its curriculum, and within the campaign, 8 teams of senior students presented their works incorporating innovative solutions to solve the problems they face.

Also, representatives of the Intellectual Property Office of Mongolia and the Association of Mongolian Intellectual Property Agents held a step-by-step training on intellectual property and gave advice on how to protect their works.

As part of the campaign, a lesson on intellectual property was presented in an interesting format for elementary and middle school students.

During the closing ceremony, 2 utility model patents and 3 trademark certificates were awarded to the students who created the results of the first campaign organized in the 2022 academic year.

The Civil Service Branch Council under the Ministry of Justice and Home Affairs organized a special civil service examination.

Dorjsuren.G, an expert of Department of Industrial Property, and Zolbayar.B, an inspectorof Inspection and Monitoring Department, passed this exam and were appointed to public administration positions.

On the occasion of the World Intellectual Property Day and Mongolia's Intellectual Property Day, they took the oath and received the confirmation.

On the occasion of the World Intellectual Property Day and Mongolia's Intellectual Property Protection Day, Gerelmaa.L, an expert of the Department of Industrial and Industrial Property's Patent and Trademark Division, was awarded the "Golden Pole" medal and the Vice President for Design and Production of "Govi" JSC according to the Decree No. 35 of 2023 of the President of Mongolia, director Bolormaa.B, member of the Mongolian United Union of Inventors, L. Gendensuren, director of Negedal Trade LLC, was awarded the "Best Inventor" honorary badge, B. Nyamdemberel, member of the Mongolian United Union of Inventors, founder of "Eveko Motor" LLC, Inventor S. Enkhtuvshin, a member of the United Union of Mongolian Inventors, was awarded the "Innovator" honorary badge. The award was presented by Elbegsaikhan.Gthe Head of Intellectual Property Office of Mongolia.

In collaboration with the Patent, Trademark and Geographical Indication Department of the Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the Patent and Trademark Division of the Intellectual Property Office of Mongolia, an online training and meeting was organized to provide information on the general understanding of Geographical Indications and documents required for registration. Khuvsgul Governor's Office, Department of Food and Agriculture, Department of Culture and Arts, Department of Labor and Welfare Services, Family, Child and Youth Development, Khuvsgul Province Museum, Polytechnic College, Tsagaan-Uul, Burentogtokh, Galt, Governors, managers, experts of Ulaan-Uul, Khanh, Arbulag, Tunel, Alag-Erdene, Tarialan districts, members of Khuvsgul Province Chamber of Commerce, and Small and Medium Enterprises and Entrepreneurs of Bayankhongor Province participated and exchanged opinions.

Training and information were presented by Oyuntsetsen. BHead of the Patent and Trademark Division of the Intellectual Property Office of Mongolia, and Duurenjargal.SHead of the Patent, Trademark and Geographical Indication Department of the Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

In October 2022, negotiations to establish an agreement on the protection of geographical indications between Mongolia and the European Union were started, and the National Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Mongolia is working as part of the working group. The purpose of the agreement is to exchange the list of geographical indications registered with the Intellectual Property Office of Mongolia of the parties, and to protect the rights of geographical indications in the territories of Mongolia and the European Union. By registering geographical indications, it is important to preserve the quality of products with unique natural climate and cultural heritage from Mongolia, to increase competitiveness in the market by creating brand products known among consumers, and to stop the production of counterfeit and imitation products. We are accepting proposals for products that can be registered by geographical indication.

At the meeting, the 2023 annual work plan of the Council, the last year's report of the "MOSCAP" Mongolian Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers and the tariff for the use of works determined by mutual agreement with the author, copyright holder and related rights holders were discussed and approved.

Also, the year 2023 is reflected in the plan to carry out very effective specific tasks such as providing all artists with the laws and regulations on Intellectual Property, Copyright, and other relevant information in the form of training.

The Council consists of a total of 14 members and is established in accordance with Article 11 of the Law of Intellectual Property and works in accordance with the Law of Intellectual Property, the Law of Copyright, and other related laws.

By introducing a system based on artificial intelligence, national content will be developed and exported with full protection of the copyright and its related right holders,  preventing copyright violations in the online environment, enjoying economic benefits from each copyright holder's work, and launching the work into the music industry and this will create conditions for intensifying the economic circulation of intellectual property creations.

IPOM Director General B.Enkhsukh met with Mr. Benjamin A. Le Roy, Chief of the Economic and Commercial Section and other officials of the US Embassy in Mongolia. During the meeting, both parties expressed their satisfaction with ongoing traditional bilateral cooperation. The two sides highlighted that they will work together to take series of activities to cease the use of unlicensed software, get proper authorization to use songs, recordings, and phonograms, increase understanding of licensing agreement in the IP field and ensure implementation of the newly adopted Intellectual Property Law.

The training on “Intellectual Property Appraiser” will be organized in two stages with the approval of the Ministry of Finance, jointly developed by the Intellectual Property Appraiser, the Mongolian Institute of Certified Appraisers and the Association of Intellectual Property Agents. According to the training program, the initial training on “Intellectual Property Appraiser Training” is to be held from November 29 to December 1.

On the eve of World Intellectual Property Day, the Intellectual Property Office and the Mongolian Photographers Association successfully organized a conference on “Copyright and Photography” to support photographers' creative and innovative activities.Within the framework of the meeting, a draft of the revised Copyright Law 2021 was introduced, and photographers exchanged their views on ways to prevent copyright violation.