Registration of a patent for an invention in Ukraine

The development and implementation of intellectual property products is crucial for increasing profits and profitably promoting one’s own business. If you have your own invention/utility model, you will definitely need to register your invention in Ukraine. Representatives of the law firm “PRIKHODKO & PARTNERS” will help you with this.

An invention is a result that can be obtained in the course of creative, intellectual activity of a person in the field of medicine, technology, scientific and technical field.

Objects that can be registered as an invention

You can get an invention patent for the following objects:

• A new technological process or method.
• A new way of using a substance, a well-known device or device.
• A new strain of microorganism.
• New plant/animal cell culture.

What inventions cannot be registered:

• Varieties of plants and breeds of animals.
• Mathematical methods.
• Computer software.
• Scientific theories, scientific discoveries.
• Methods of conducting business.
• Road Signs.

How to register an invention in Ukraine?

According to modern Ukrainian legislation, the author/authors of the invention or the employer (if the invention was created as part of the performance of official duties) must obtain a patent for the invention. An application for registration of an invention can be submitted through a proxy or a representative in intellectual property affairs. The lawyers of our company “PRIKHODKO & PARTNERS” will help you in this.

An application for an invention is drawn up in accordance with the Rules established by the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine No. 22 (dated January 22, 2001).

Components of an invention application:

1. Application for issuing a patent for an invention.
2. The formula of the invention.
3. Description of the invention.
4. Abstract.
5. Drawings (if they are referenced in the description).

Fees and duties shall be paid in the amounts prescribed by law for actions related to the protection of invention rights and the submission of the application itself. The amount of state fees directly depends on the total number of claims, as well as whether or not it is worth speeding up the licensing process.

“PRIKHODKO & PARTNERS” specialists will provide the necessary advisory services on issues related to the acquisition of rights to intellectual property objects. All you need is to conclude an agreement on the provision of patent services and a power of attorney.

In order to make and submit an application for an invention, you need to agree on the following information:

• Information about the inventors and applicants of the invention.
• Definition of the object of the invention.
• Information about the content of the invention.
• Other materials.

It is also very important to decide on the territory in which you plan to work and receive legal protection. We are talking about national or international registration.

In order to patent an invention, it must have world novelty. “PRIKHODKO & PARTNERS” experts conduct patent searches to assess possible risks. Professional patent databases are used for this. Patent search allows you to find information about:

1. Patents issued, patent applications published.
2. General assessment of the level of relevance and technical content of the found documents.

Thus, already at the preparatory stage, you will have information about the need to adjust decisions (if, for example, new risks are identified).

Patent purity is also important. That is, it is necessary to analyze whether it is commercially safe to manufacture, use, and sell technical solutions and goods on the territory of Ukraine or other countries without violating the rights of third parties. Search for patent purity is conducted separately in each state. Thus, the territorial nature of patenting is taken into account.

One of the ways to increase profits and commercialize technical solutions, including inventions, is the issuance of licenses or the transfer of rights under patents. If you need such a service, the specialists of our law firm “PRIKHODKO & PARTNERS” will help you analyze tax obligations and prepare contract registration. We also fully support our clients in the development and further protection of potential innovative technology.

If you need to identify the main competitors from the point of view of innovation, in addition, regular monitoring can be carried out for:

• Separately issued patents/applications (validity of rights, change of owner, etc.).
• Companies (transfer of rights, issuance of patents, submission of new applications).

Thus, with patent rights, you will be able to decide who is allowed/forbidden to use your intellectual property product. In addition, the position of your business on the market increases. We will do everything to ensure that the registration of your invention in Ukraine is carried out as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Do you still have questions? We can help you! Sign up for a consultation and leave an application for calculating the cost of registering a patent for an invention.