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Case: Received a patent for an industrial design of a military UAV
Service: Patent for an invention of military significance
The law firm “Prikhodko and Partners” was contacted by a Ukrainian manufacturer of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), which is actively developing innovative drone models for civilian and specialized use.
The company created a unique design of the UAV body and structural elements and needed official protection to protect itself from copying by competitors.
Legal support for obtaining a patent for an UAV
Our company’s lawyer, Dmytro Oleksandrovych Zal, provided full legal support for the process of obtaining a patent for an industrial design:
- Conducted a preliminary search in the UkrNOIVI databases and international registers to verify the novelty and uniqueness of the design.
- a full package of documents for submitting an application, including drawings, images and a description of the essential features of the industrial design.
- Determined the scope of legal protection to maximally protect both the appearance of the drone body and its individual structural elements.
- Organized payment of fees and submitted an application to UkrNOIVI in a short time.
- Accompanied the client until the moment of receiving the certificate of registration of the industrial design.
As a result, the client received a patent for an industrial design, which confirms the exclusive rights to the unique design of the UAV. This means that no competitor has the right to copy or reproduce the protected form of the device without the company’s permission.
Photo confirmation of the work result
Benefits that the company received after patenting
- Official design protection – the right to prohibit the use of the industrial design by third parties.
- Increasing the market value of the product – a patented design adds innovation and status to the brand.
- Competitive advantage – the unique appearance of the UAV is now securely attached to the manufacturer.
- Possibility of international patenting – thanks to a Ukrainian patent, the client can apply for protection in foreign markets.
Thus, the company received not just a document, but a powerful tool for protecting intellectual property, which guarantees the uniqueness of its products on the Ukrainian and international markets.