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For every developer or IT entrepreneur, choosing software components for their project is not only a technical but also a deeply legal decision. Every library, framework or tool you add to your code is distributed under the terms of a certain licence. Ignoring these terms is the way to serious problems: from financial claims to […]

The General Data Protection Regulation, better known as GDPR, has long ceased to be something abstract for Ukrainian businesses. If your company works with customers or users from the European Union – selling goods, providing online services, or developing applications – then GDPR requirements in Ukraine affect you directly. No matter how you look for […]

Having obtained a trademark certificate, it is important to remember that its validity is not indefinite. Legislation establishes a clear term of protection, which must be renewed in time. This article explains how long your TM is valid and how to correctly perform the renewal procedure in order not to lose valuable brand rights. Section […]

Obtaining a Trade Mark Certificate is not the final point, but only the beginning. From that moment on, you become the full-fledged owner of a valuable business asset that gives you a whole range of exclusive rights, but also imposes certain responsibilities. In this article, we will look in detail at how to properly use […]

A trade mark certificate obtained in Ukraine is like an internal passport for your brand: it works flawlessly within the country. But as soon as your business enters the international arena, exporting goods or services, this document loses its validity. Fortunately, there is an effective way to protect your brand globally without drowning in paperwork. […]

A logo is the visual face of your brand, the sign by which customers recognise you among hundreds of others. In order for this most important asset to be reliably protected from copying and unfair use by competitors, it must be officially registered. In this article, we will discuss in detail how to register a […]

Many entrepreneurs, when launching a new project, seek to patent the name in order to reliably protect their brand. However, let us say at once that legally this process is called differently. In this article we will understand what registration of a company name actually means and how to properly protect the unique name of […]

Public services are becoming more and more digital and, let’s face it, it makes life a lot easier. Registration of intellectual property is no exception. Today, registering TM online is a quick and convenient process available to everyone through the Diia portal. This article is your detailed guide that will take you by the hand […]

Are you planning to launch a new brand and have already found what you think is the perfect name for it? Don’t rush to order logo design and print business cards! Preliminary trademark verification is not just a bureaucratic formality, but a reliable shield against future financial losses and lawsuits. In this article we will […]

In today’s world, where the market is overflowing with a variety of goods and services, the ability to make your product stand out becomes crucial. This is where a trade mark comes in – a powerful tool to individualise and protect your brand. For many entrepreneurs, the process of registering a trade mark seems complicated […]

In today’s dynamic business environment, where competition is constantly increasing, a trade mark becomes not just a name or logo, but a key asset that forms a recognisable brand and identifies your business among others. It is a visual or verbal symbol that consumers associate with the quality, trust and uniqueness of your goods or […]

Authors often have the question of whether it is possible to simply relinquish copyright in their work. This question may seem simple, but the legal answer is very ambiguous. On the one hand, copyright automatically arises from the moment a work is created and belongs to the author. On the other hand, there are certain […]