First-Ever IP Legal Landscape by Legal 500: LA Law Firm Represents Ukraine Exclusively
LA Law Firm is the exclusive Ukraine contributor to the first-ever Intellectual Property Legal Landscape chapter by Legal 500.
In this Comparative Guide report partner Vitalii Savchuk and associate Oleksandr Tsurkan provide an overview of the current IP framework and the reforms that are reshaping the Ukrainian market.
Despite the challenges of wartime, Ukraine has become one of the most dynamic jurisdictions for intellectual property law, aligning with European standards while introducing forward-looking mechanisms to balance the interests of rights holders, businesses, and consumers.
Key highlights of the article include:
- Abolition of the wartime IP term extension law – ending the practice of “evergreen patents” and restoring predictability in protection periods.
- Introduction of the Bolar exemption – harmonizing Ukrainian law with EU practice and enabling early preparation for generic medicines.
- Strengthened IP protection for defence and dual-use technologies – establishing legal frameworks for military innovations with commercial potential.
- AI and sui generis rights – first recognition of copyright protection for works including AI-generated images, reflecting Ukraine’s readiness to address emerging challenges.
Not only these reforms enhance transparency and competition but also create a more stable and attractive environment for foreign investors. They mark an important step toward Ukraine’s integration into the European and global IP landscape.
Feel free to read the full article by LA Law Firm, which is available on The Legal 500 website. It’s fun.
