Challenges of intellectual property protection in Ukraine

Abstract

Intellectual property is an integral part of any scientific and economic process. In today's world, in the age of globalization, intellectual property protection is becoming increasingly important. After all, examples of successful development and economic growth are countries with the most dynamic sectors of national economies, which are associated with intensive activities in the field of knowledge and intellectual property. Today, there are problems in Ukraine regarding the protection of intellectual property rights. The article considers the current state and problems of intellectual property regulation in Ukraine, the reasons for their appearance, and the factors that affect them. Ukraine's positions in the global ranking of the Global Innovation Index are considered. The analysis of the patent system of Ukraine is carried out. The already existing mechanisms of regulation of intellectual activity in Ukraine are considered. Consider the legal framework of Ukraine for the protection of intellectual property. Legislative innovations on the protection of intellectual property in Ukraine are considered. We have determined that today in Ukraine, there are enough unresolved problems for the protection of intellectual property. This includes Internet piracy, lack of protection of intellectual property rights on the Internet, lack of normal mechanisms for fixing such violations, and effective tools for protecting intellectual property rights, "patent trolling," etc. To solve these problems, IP should become a fundamental tool for creating an enabling environment for innovation, ingenuity, creativity, free competition, economic and cultural development of Ukraine, strengthening its scientific potential, and increasing the level of investment attractiveness in the country.