IP Law

Patents and Inventions

The Law on Protection of Rights to Inventions and Utility Models governs the protection of inventions, utility models, and industrial designs. It establishes the requirements for patentability, the application process, and the rights and obligations of patent holders.

Copyright and Related Rights

The Law on Copyright and Related Rights provides protection for literary, artistic, musical, and other creative works. It grants exclusive rights to authors, performers, producers of phonograms, and broadcasting organizations. It covers issues such as copyright ownership, duration of protection, and the use and enforcement of copyrights.

Trademarks

The Law on Protection of Rights to Trademarks for Goods and Services regulates the registration, protection, and enforcement of trademarks in Ukraine. It establishes the criteria for trademark registration, the rights conferred to trademark owners, and the procedures for filing and challenging trademarks.

Industrial Designs

The protection of industrial designs, including the external appearance of products, is governed by the Law on Protection of Rights to Inventions and Utility Models. It provides for the registration and enforcement of industrial designs.

Enforcement and Dispute Resolution

Ukraine has specialized bodies and procedures for IP enforcement, including the State Intellectual Property Service of Ukraine and courts. These bodies handle disputes, infringement cases, and the enforcement of IP rights.

International Treaties

Ukraine is a signatory to various international IP treaties, including the Berne Convention, the Paris Convention, and the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS), which provide additional protections for IP rights holders.