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This article explores the issues and solutions faced by small IP offices when transitioning from paper to digital processes. It discusses electronic presence, online work with clients, automation of internal procedures, infrastructure development, and external obstacles.
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From Paper to Digital Issues and Solutions for Small IP Offices Mr. ArmenAzizyan Intellectual Property Agency Republic of Armenia
Country Information Area 29,74 km2 Population 3,299,000 Number of Applications Per Year • Patents 200 • Trademarks 5000 • Industrial design 30 IP Agency Staff 50
Electronic Presence Phases ensuring Electronic Presence • On-line presence • Computerization of internal procedures • Infrastructures development
On-line Work With Clients Issues involved in development of procedures for online work with clients • Person identification • Digital signature • Work with related entities • Computer literacy
Automation of Internal Procedures Issues involved in paperless system • Big expenses for IT infrastructure and software • Human factor • Change management
Infrastructure Development • Digital signatures • Internet accessibility • IT Modernization
External Obstacles Development level of other elements of eGovernance • Electronic payments • Digital signature • IT infrastructure • Computer literacy • Internet accessibility • Compatibility issues with existing systems
Next Step Opening and management of electronic accounts for clients “IP Account Running and Management”
Thank You Armen Azizyan Head, IP Agency Republic of Armenia aazizyan@aipa.am www.aipa.am