This project aims at enhancing Nordic-Russian cooperation in protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights (IPR), in developing IPR education and raising public awareness on importance of protecting intellectual property.

The project contributes to the overall development of the IPR system in SPb by strengthening capacities and knowledge of key IPR actors in SPb. It also facilitates exchange and dissemination of information on Russian IPR system in the Nordic countries. The long-term objective of the project is to facilitate the development of regional innovation system in SPb by strengthening one of its core elements - an effective IPR system. Further a long-term objective is to establish versatile and functional contacts and cooperation networks between key IPR experts in the Nordic countries and North-West Russia.