Uyanga Delger

Mongolia’s new patent law and practice

The Parliament of Mongolia approved a sweeping patent law reform package in April 2021, along with reforms on the country’s trademark law. The new patent law has been in force since September 23, 2021. The reforms brought substantial changes to the patenting process by strengthening applicants’ rights in relation to the Intellectual Property Office ofContinue reading “Mongolia’s new patent law and practice”

Chances of a stable government

Dr Uyanga Delger, attorney-at-law Last Wednesday, on 23 August 2017, 30 MPs of the Mongolian People’s Party (MPP) submitted a proposal for dissolving the Government by way of the resignation of Mr. Erdenebat, the Prime Minister, despite the fact that MPP has been controlling both the Parliament and the Government with 65 seats in theContinue reading “Chances of a stable government”

The Mongolian Judiciary: from Tiger’s to Lion’s mouth?

Dr Uyanga Delger, attorney-at-law The President, the Prime Minister and the Speaker of the Parliament are referred as “the three peaks of the state” (turiin gurvan undurlug) in the popular Mongolian media by implying the idea that the President is on the top of the judiciary. This reference is a simplification of how the countryContinue reading “The Mongolian Judiciary: from Tiger’s to Lion’s mouth?”

Who will revive constitutionalism and humanity?

Dr Uyanga Delger, attorney-at-law On 12 October 2017, Mr. Battulga, the President of Mongolia, withdrew his nomination for a vacancy for one of the 9 members of the “Tsets of the Constitution” (“the Tsets”) following a public outcry. The huge public interest in the candidacy can be understood as a reflection of the open struggleContinue reading “Who will revive constitutionalism and humanity?”

Independence of lawyers in Mongolia

Dr Uyanga Delger, attorney-at-law The UN Basic Principle on the Role of Lawyers stipulates that “adequate protection of the human rights and fundamental freedoms to which all persons are entitled… requires that all persons have effective access to legal services provided by an independent legal profession.” The independence of lawyers is, therefore, important not onlyContinue reading “Independence of lawyers in Mongolia”