Geneva, 1-5 December 2025 - Botagoz Zhaxelekova, Vice Minister of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan, participated in the 47th session of the WIPO Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights (SCCR). In her opening statement she expressed gratitude to the WIPO leadership for the productive organization of the session and for the support provided to Kazakhstan’s ongoing reforms in the area of intellectual property.

Delegation of the Republic of Kazakhstan presented to the session participants an overview of national reforms, including the rollout of the Unified Digital Platform (UDP), a tool designed to enhance transparency, accountability and efficiency in the collective rights management system. The platform was also introduced to international professional associations interested in modern digital solutions and in advancing transparency in collective management processes.

On the sidelines of the WIPO meetings discussions were held with the Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia as well as representatives of Brazil and Saudi Arabia. The parties exchanged views on strengthening cooperation, contemporary approaches to the digitalization of copyright and Indonesia’s initiative to develop international solutions for the fair distribution of remuneration in the digital environment.

Negotiations were also conducted with the WIPO leadership. During the meeting with WIPO Deputy Director General Sylvie Forbin Kazakhstani experience in digitalizing collective management organizations was presented. Ms. Forbin emphasized the significance of the reforms being implemented by Kazakhstan and expressed interest in the further advancement of the project, underscoring its innovative nature and its importance for the international professional community.

Working discussions were also held with Habip Asan, Director of the Department for Transition and Developed Countries, Glenn McStravick, Director of the Application Incubator and Michel Allain, Senior Copyright Expert. The meetings addressed current areas of cooperation and WIPO’s technological initiatives, including the application of artificial intelligence and modern approaches to trademark examinations.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/adilet/press/news/details/1120104?lang=kk