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What is a copyright certificate and why do I need it? It is an official document confirming the state registration of your copyright, playing an important role in its protection in Ukraine. Despite the fact that copyright arises automatically from the moment of creation of a work, obtaining a certificate has significant legal and practical […]

It is extremely important for authors and users to understand copyright term and copyright term. These concepts determine how long a work is protected by law and when it enters the public domain. There are also neighbouring rights, which, although related to copyright, have their own characteristics and conditions of protection. In this article, we […]

Do you want to understand what copyright is? It is a set of rights that reliably protects your work from unauthorised use. It is difficult to overestimate the role of copyright in the legal system – it drives the development of science, culture and art. Understanding its essence and limits of protection is crucial for […]

In today’s world, where intellectual property is becoming increasingly valuable, knowing how to properly register copyright for your work in Ukraine is extremely important. Copyright registration in Ukraine in 2025 is not just a formality, but a key step towards reliable protection of your creative achievements. Copyright protects a variety of copyrighted works, from literary […]

Computer programme (CP) and database (DB) are the backbone of the digital world. But how to protect your rights to them? In Ukraine , like everywhere else, they are protected by copyright, but their legal protection has its own specificity, which is extremely important for all representatives of the IT industry: from developers to users. […]

Whose logo is this – yours or the designer’s? Whose article is it – the journalist’s or the editor’s? In a world where content is created not only for entertainment, but also for money – in the office or freelancing – the question “who owns the copyright?” becomes critical. After all, as we know, many […]

A trademark (TM) is an important intangible asset of any business that individualises goods and services in the market and builds a company’s reputation. Like any other asset, a trademark can be the subject of civil law transactions, in particular, it can be sold or bought. The legal mechanism that regulates the complete transfer of […]

Intellectual property protection is an integral part of successful business. Registration of a trade mark provides a basic level of protection of rights to designations that individualise a company’s goods and services on the market. However, for brands that have achieved a significant level of recognition and reputation among consumers, Ukrainian legislation provides for the […]

The world is steadily moving online. Today, online business and e-commerce is no longer just a trend but, shall we say, a dominant reality for many entrepreneurs. Do you sell products online? Do you provide services online ? Do you have your own online shop ? Great! But have you ever wondered how to protect […]

Obtaining a trade mark certificate is certainly an important stage, the moment when you, in other words, receive official confirmation of the rights to your brand. But it is not the finish line, but rather just the beginning of a long journey. To preserve your precious brand rights, it is not enough to simply put […]

Is your business successfully developing in Ukraine and are you thinking of entering foreign markets? Or maybe you already export your goods or services abroad? In this case you should definitely take care of internationalregistration of your trademark (TM) at . Many entrepreneurs mistakenly believe that registration of TM in Ukraine automatically gives protection in […]

Franchising is a popular way of doing business that allows aspiring entrepreneurs to use a ready-made business model, and experienced businessmen to expand their network. And at the heart of most franchises is the brand . It’s a “magnet” that attracts customers and an identifier to distinguish one franchise from another. But having a registered […]