What About Patents?

To Start With...

When it comes to patents, Ukraine should no longer be deemed the final frontier, fit for exploration only by the brave and the bold. A great number of businesses should include Ukraine in their intellectual property (IP) strategy in order to successfully compete in the global market. Given that patents remain the single most important aspect of intellectual property for a wide range of companies (especially for those dealing with life sciences) this chapter aims to highlight issues that the respective executives and IP professionals should be aware of when designing or updating their patent protection and enforcement strategies in view of the permanently developing legislative and practical environment in Ukraine.