Copyright and Trademark Protection: A Guest Lecture under the “Law and Order” (Zan men Tartip) Initiative

On September 28, 2026, a guest lecture titled “Copyright and Trademark Protection” was held at the Kazakhstan-American Free University for third-year students majoring in “Jurisprudence” and “Law and Law Enforcement.”

The lecture was delivered by representatives of the Intellectual Property Rights Division of the East Kazakhstan Region Justice Department: Division Head Gulfara S. Sarbasova and Chief Specialist Shynar K. Zhuragatova.

The event was organized as part of the “Law and Order” (*Zan men Tartip*) initiative, which aims to strengthen the principles of legality and public order, enhance legal culture, and foster respect for the law alongside a zero-tolerance attitude toward legal violations. Intellectual property protection is a key aspect of upholding the rule of law, as respect for copyright and trademark rights fosters fair competition, creative activity, and a responsible attitude toward the fruits of intellectual labor.

The students are currently studying “Intellectual Property Law,” making this meeting with practitioners directly involved in intellectual property protection a valuable supplement to their theoretical coursework.

During the lecture, the speakers outlined the specifics of copyright and trademark protection, presented relevant materials, and discussed real-world case studies. Such events help strengthen the legal consciousness of future lawyers, fostering respect for intellectual property rights and an understanding of personal responsibility for legal compliance—values ​​that align with the core principles of the “Law and Order” initiative.

Department of Law and International Relations