Legal Articles: Trademark, Patent, Industrial Design, Copyright, IPR in Ukraine
Legal Articles in Ukraine by Areas of Law
Following the invasion of Ukraine, Russian IP law and practice have changed
May
Since the beginning of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on February 24, the Russian government has taken many steps to limit the breadth of rights provided to international intellectual property owners. Compulsory licensing, parallel imports, barring foreign owners from unilaterally canceling foreign licenses, and other measures were among them. In reaction to Russia’s hostility, hundreds of […]
Russian War Affects Tech and IP
May
Russia launched a full-scale invasion of one of its sovereign neighbors, prompting condemnation and outrage from the rest of the globe. Russia’s access to money has been cut off by our governments and financial institutions. Our tech companies have sided with Ukraine against Russia, despite being vocally neutral in past wars. Putin took note and […]
Legal notes to copyright registration in Ukraine
May
Copyright registration in Ukraine. Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe. Ukraine is a unitary republic under a semi-presidential system and a developing country. Due to its extensive fertile land, pre-war Ukraine was one of the largest grain exporters in the world. Although this country is currently at war with Russia which results in the […]
Legal notes to patent registration in Ukraine
Aug
Patent registration in Ukraine. Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe. Ukraine is a unitary republic under a semi-presidential system and a developing country. Due to its extensive fertile land, pre-war Ukraine was one of the largest grain exporters in the world. Although this country is currently at war with Russia which results in the […]
In the sphere of intellectual property, Ukraine’s national legislation has undergone significant modifications
Jan
Significant changes in national legislation in the field of Ukraine have begun in the recent few years. New terms of the Law of Ukraine “About copyright and related rights” were added. In particular, the changes simplify the procedure for copyright holders to remove illegal content from websites… On 14 July 2020, the newly adopted law […]
All you need to know about trademark registration in Ukraine
Jun
Because Ukraine is a “first to file” nation, trademark registration is required to get rights to a trademark. Non-registered trademarks can only be protected in special circumstances. The applications for trademarks must be submitted to the Ukrainian Intellectual Property Institute (UIPV). The Madrid Protocol includes Ukraine as a signatory. As a result, this country can […]