At the international forum, the country presented the results of its intellectual property reforms and outlined further priorities for aligning its national system with European standards.
The Moldovan delegation is led by Dumitru Vleju, State Secretary of the Ministry of Justice. The delegation also included Vladimir Kuk, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Moldova to the United Nations Office in Geneva; Julian E. Iorga, Director General of the State Agency for Intellectual Property (AGEPI); and representatives of Moldova’s diplomatic mission in Geneva.
Speaking during the general debate, the Moldovan delegation reaffirmed its support for WIPO’s activities and its commitment to developing an effective international system for the protection of intellectual property, according to a statement from AGEPI.
“At the national level, the Republic of Moldova continues to modernize its intellectual property system in accordance with the highest international and European standards,” the State Secretary of the Ministry of Justice stated at the forum.
The European patent has become one of the key achievements
The national statement placed particular emphasis on the reforms of recent years. In particular, it noted that in June 2026, the Republic of Moldova acceded to the European Patent Convention, becoming the 40th member of that organization.
In addition, the harmonization of legislation with EU directives is continuing, and AGEPI has been placed under the authority of the Ministry of Justice. The authorities also announced their intention to expand cooperation with WIPO in the areas of creative industry development, intellectual property rights protection, and professional training.
AI and the future of the intellectual property system are at the center of discussions
Delegations from 194 WIPO member states, as well as representatives of international organizations, the scientific community, and the business sector, are participating in the Assemblies.
Opening the session, WIPO Director General Daren Tang noted that, amid accelerating technological change, intellectual property must remain a key driver of innovation and economic development.
“Together, we will continue to build a world in which intellectual property is accessible to everyone, everywhere,” said Daren Tang.
According to him, one of the priorities of the organization’s new mandate will be to prepare the international intellectual property system for the challenges associated with the development of artificial intelligence and the digital economy.
During the Assembly, member states are also discussing the implementation of WIPO’s program and budget for 2026–2027, the development of international intellectual property protection systems, and the improvement of the organization’s governance mechanisms.
