1. 1 CASIP-SMEs project This project is funded by the European Union Provided by the European Union A project implemented by the Chamber of Commerce of Venice Mr Roberto Sandrini – Project Manager Project Partner Pilot Action

2. 2 CASIP-SMEs Project A project implemented by the Chamber of Commerce of Venice This project is funded by the European Union CONTENTS 1 – Definitions and general overview from Application Form 2 – Services to be implemented 3 – Pilot action in Kazakhstan 4 – Pilot Action in Kyrgyzstan 5 – Pilot Action in Tajikistan 6 – Pilot Action in Uzbekistan

3. 3 CASIP-SMEs Project A project implemented by the Chamber of Commerce of Venice This project is funded by the European Union 1 – Definitions and general overview from Application Form OBJECTIVE OF PILOT ACTIONS To test Innovative Services and check their usefulness for the target users (entrepreneurs or enterprises; local operators, etc). Pilot actions will consist of actions directly addressed to the target users of the services selected. They action will be developed according to the methodology of the services selected.

4. 4 CASIP-SMEs Project A project implemented by the Chamber of Commerce of Venice This project is funded by the European Union 2 – Services to be implemented 1.Trademarks and IPR 2.Franchising 3.Coaching and support for the best commercially exploitable invention 4.Open IP consultation days 5.IP and Innovation Emergency Response Pilot Actions will be implemented by testing at least 2 innovative services in the local territory All tools to support the provision of the services will be available and downloadable from the CASIP-SMEs project website and they will be mainly available in Russian language

5. 5 CASIP-SMEs Project A project implemented by the Chamber of Commerce of Venice This project is funded by the European Union 2 – Pilot Action in Kazakhstan SERVICES CHOSEN The Chamber of Commerce of Almaty chose the following two services to be tested on local enterprises: 1 – Franchising (service 2) 2 – Open IP consultation days (service 4)

6. 6 CASIP-SMEs Project A project implemented by the Chamber of Commerce of Venice This project is funded by the European Union 2 – Pilot Action in Kazakhstan - 2 ACTION PLAN 1.Establishing relationships with the National Center for Franchising Development (August 2012). Signing of the agreement on cooperation. 2. Printing out franchising manuals. 1st Open House Day (September 20) 1) Seminar “Market value of your business and how intellectual property can increase it?” 2) Question-Answer session 3. Seminar «What is franchising? Franchising advantages for business», October 17, 2012 2nd Open House Day (November 28, Thursday) 1) Seminar “The role of trademarks and service marks in your business” 2) Question-Answer Session Printing out booklets on services of ALCCI on intellectual property protection. 4. Seminar “Step-by-step actions of a potential franchisee” (January 23, 2013 )

7. 7 CASIP-SMEs Project A project implemented by the Chamber of Commerce of Venice This project is funded by the European Union 2 – Pilot Action in Kazakhstan - 3 ACTIVITIES DEVELOPED OCTOBER 9TH 2012 – OPEN DAY Market Value of your business and how Intellectual Property can increase it Participants: 45 persons Report and pictures of the event have been uploaded on the CASIP-SMEs project website OCTOBER 19TH 2012 – SEMINAR TRAINING What is franchising? Advantages of Franchising for Business Participants: 30 persons Report and pictures of the event have been uploaeded on the CASIP-SMEs project website PLEASE NOTE: With reference to the action plan foreseen, some activities does not match with the ones developed.

8. 8 CASIP-SMEs Project A project implemented by the Chamber of Commerce of Venice This project is funded by the European Union 2 – Pilot Action in Kyrgyzstan ACTION PLAN The Chamber of Commerce of the Republic of Kyrgyzstan has planned to have the first seminar of the pilot action on 28th August 2012, dealing with the issue of Franchising SERVICES CHOSEN The Chamber of Commerce chose the following services to be tested on local SMEs: 1 – Coaching and tailored support for the best exploitable invention (service 3) 2 – Open IP consultation days (service 4)

9. 9 CASIP-SMEs Project A project implemented by the Chamber of Commerce of Venice This project is funded by the European Union 3 – Pilot Action in Tajikistan SERVICES CHOSEN The Chamber of Commerce of Tajikistan chose the following services to be implemented: 1 – Trademarks and IPR (service 1) 2 – IP and Innovation Emergency Response (service 5) SERVICE 1 Organisation together witl local NPO of a series of seminars for SMEs in Dushanbe, Khatlon and Sughd to learn the basics of intellectual property in November Round table on the basis of workshop in December Organization of a weekly open house for small and medium businesses to consult one to one Printing of brochures on the main objects of intellectual property starting from October ACTION PLAN

10. 10 CASIP-SMEs Project A project implemented by the Chamber of Commerce of Venice This project is funded by the European Union 3 – Pilot Action in Tajikistan - 2 SERVICE 5 Training for PCI staff together with patent office and the academic community of the universities Participation of experts in seminars provided withing service n° 1 Organization of special training on intellectual property issues for the staff of the Chamber and organization of round tables (from October to November) Foreseen the opening of a department for small and medium-sized businesses for the future provision of services (January 2013)

11. 11 CASIP-SMEs Project A project implemented by the Chamber of Commerce of Venice This project is funded by the European Union 3 – Pilot Action in Uzbekistan SERVICES CHOSEN 1 – Trademarks and IPR (service 1 ) 2 – Franchising (service 2 ) ACTION PLAN No information provided yet

12. 12 CASIP-SMEs Project A project implemented by the Chamber of Commerce of Venice This project is funded by the European Union 3 – Pilot Action in Uzbekistan ACTION PLAN Not yet received ACTIVITIES DEVELOPED No information received

13. 13 CASIP-SMEs Project A project implemented by the Chamber of Commerce of Venice This project is funded by the European Union Thanks for your kind attention!