INTA 2017

DOS AND DON’TS

IP GUIDELINES FOR UKRAINE

Don’t assume that Ukrainian IP laws are similar to yours. Do remember that Ukrainian IP laws have local peculiaritiesand practicalities.

Don’t assume that IP rights assignment agreement aloneis sufficient for IP enforcement in Ukraine. Do beware that a lot of other formal paperwork is required for enforceable IP assignment.

Don’t assign future IP rights in Ukraine. Do beware that only existing IP rights can be assigned inUkraine.

Don’t assume that IP registration in the jurisdiction of originis sufficient to protect IP in Ukraine. Do register IP in Ukraine as a designated country under Madrid procedure or PCT.

MANAGEMENT OF IP PORTFOLIO

COPYRIGHT AND RELATED RIGHTS PROTECTION

Licensing and assignmentof IP rights

IP infringementand unfair competition

Anti-counterfeiting, anti-piracyand related proceedings

OUR SERVICES

Don’t share IP-sensitive information without a confidentialityagreement in place. Do remember that Ukraine is a first-to-file and not first-to-usejurisdiction.

Don’t take chances of your IP portfolio being mismanaged. Do beware that local distributor or patent trolls can take advantage of your TM or industrial designs by registering them in their name.

Don’t underestimate bad faith trademark owners and patenttrolls which might bloсk original import into Ukraine. Do register your IP product with the Ukrainian customs registry.

Don’t neglect claiming priority for Ukraine or registering alllocal domains for E-commerce business.Do beware that Ukraine is a first come – first served approachcountry both for trademarks and domain names.

ENFORCEMENT of IP and LITIGATION

Technology, media,telecommunications

Brand protection

Domain name disputeresolution proceedings

MARKETING AND ADVERTISINGLaw Regulatory Compliance

Distribution andfranchising agreements

Our Recognition in IP

Our Awards

OUR IP TEAM