The Patent Office is the national state authority for the legal protection of industrial property in the Republic of Bulgaria. It implements the state policy in the field of industrial property on the territory of the country, represents the Republic of Bulgaria in international industrial property organisations and ensures the fulfilment of its obligations, as well as international cooperation in this field. The main target group for the implementation of the project proposal is the Bulgarian business. The direct beneficiaries are micro, small, medium and large enterprises, individuals, applicants and users of the services provided by the PA, including industrial property representatives, research and inventive organisations, international organisations active in the field of industrial property;The main activities of the project proposal are:1. Upgrading and integration of the IT environment of the Patent Office to achieve integrated electronic management of the system for protection of industrial property, development of electronic services and registers provided by PA to business representatives and other stakeholders. 2. Renovation of the building stock of business and individuals, applicants and users of PA services. 3. Creating the conditions for speeding up the expertise of patent applications. 4. Update and upgrade of the PA’s website, restructuring the available information. 5. Promotion of the system for protection of industrial property objects by increasing knowledge and awareness among businesses. 6. Improving the quality and efficiency of the unit charged with administrative and penal activity at the Patent Office. 7. Preparation of analyses and studies in the field of industrial property; The project proposal also includes the relevant activities of external procurement, information and publicity, organisation and management of the project and audit.