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Version	Dates	Title	Subject Matter
2025	Consolidated : December 12, 2025 Entry into force : January 1, 2023 Adopted : December 1, 2022	Law on Copyright and Related Rights, (Law No. 2811-IX of December 1, 2022, consolidated December 12, 2025)	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
2025	Consolidated : April 19, 2025 Entry into force : November 1, 1993 Adopted : April 21, 1993	Law on the Protection of Rights to Plant Varieties, (Law No. 3116-XII of April 21, 1993, consolidated April 19, 2025)	Plant Variety Protection
2023	Consolidated : December 31, 2023 Entry into force : July 1, 1994 Adopted : December 15, 1993	Law No. 3687-XII on Protection of Rights to Inventions and Utility Models, consolidated version as of December 31, 2023	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
2023	Consolidated : December 31, 2023 Entry into force : July 1, 1994 Adopted : December 15, 1993	Law No. 3688-XII on Protection of Rights to Industrial Designs, consolidated version as of December 31, 2023	Industrial Designs
2023	Consolidated : December 31, 2023 Entry into force : December 11, 1997 Adopted : November 5, 1997	Law No. 621/97-VR on the Protection of Rights to Topographies of Semiconductor Products, consolidated version as of December 31, 2023	Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits
2023	Consolidated : December 31, 2023 Entry into force : July 1, 1994 Adopted : December 15, 1993	Law No. 3689-XII on Protection of Rights to Trademarks for Goods and Services, consolidated version as of December 31, 2023	Trademarks
2023	Consolidated : December 31, 2023 Entry into force : January 21, 2000 Adopted : June 16, 1999	Law No. 752-XIV on Protection of Rights to Indication of the Origin of Goods, consolidated version as of December 31, 2023	Geographical Indications
2016	Consolidated : March 3, 2016 Entry into force : January 1, 1997 Adopted : June 7, 1996	Law No. 236/96-VR on Protection against Unfair Competition, consolidated version as of March 3, 2016	Industrial Designs Trademarks Trade Names Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Competition

Version

Dates

Title

Subject Matter

2025

Consolidated :

December 12, 2025

Entry into force :

January 1, 2023

Adopted :

December 1, 2022

Law on Copyright and Related Rights, (Law No. 2811-IX of December 1, 2022, consolidated December 12, 2025)

2025

Consolidated :

April 19, 2025

Entry into force :

November 1, 1993

Adopted :

April 21, 1993

Law on the Protection of Rights to Plant Varieties, (Law No. 3116-XII of April 21, 1993, consolidated April 19, 2025)

Plant Variety Protection

2023

Consolidated :

December 31, 2023

Entry into force :

July 1, 1994

Adopted :

December 15, 1993

Law No. 3687-XII on Protection of Rights to Inventions and Utility Models, consolidated version as of December 31, 2023

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

2023

Consolidated :

December 31, 2023

Entry into force :

July 1, 1994

Adopted :

December 15, 1993

Law No. 3688-XII on Protection of Rights to Industrial Designs, consolidated version as of December 31, 2023

Industrial Designs

2023

Consolidated :

December 31, 2023

Entry into force :

December 11, 1997

Adopted :

November 5, 1997

Law No. 621/97-VR on the Protection of Rights to Topographies of Semiconductor Products, consolidated version as of December 31, 2023

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

2023

Consolidated :

December 31, 2023

Entry into force :

July 1, 1994

Adopted :

December 15, 1993

Law No. 3689-XII on Protection of Rights to Trademarks for Goods and Services, consolidated version as of December 31, 2023

Trademarks

2023

Consolidated :

December 31, 2023

Entry into force :

January 21, 2000

Adopted :

June 16, 1999

Law No. 752-XIV on Protection of Rights to Indication of the Origin of Goods, consolidated version as of December 31, 2023

Geographical Indications

2016

Consolidated :

March 3, 2016

Entry into force :

January 1, 1997

Adopted :

June 7, 1996

Law No. 236/96-VR on Protection against Unfair Competition, consolidated version as of March 3, 2016

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Trade Names

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Competition

Version	Dates	Title	Subject Matter
2025	Consolidated : May 28, 2025 Entry into force : December 20, 2023 Issued : December 15, 2023	Resolution of Cabinet of Ministers No. 1312, on Approval of the Procedure for Acquisition and Loss of the Status of Orphan Works, Phonograms, Videograms and Performances Recorded Therein, as well as the Conditions for Their Authorised Use and Maintenance of the Register (consolidated May 28, 2025)	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
2025	Consolidated : February 27, 2025 Issued : December 4, 2013	Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers No. 877, on Approval of the Procedure for Granting Permission to Use the Patented Inventions (Utility Models) Concerning Medicines (consolidated February 27, 2025)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
2024	Consolidated : November 12, 2024 Entry into force : August 19, 2002 Issued : August 19, 2002	Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers No. 1183, (on Measures for the Implementation of the Law on the Protection of Plant Variety Rights)	Plant Variety Protection Patents (Inventions)
2024	Consolidated : October 30, 2024 Issued : August 31, 2023	Order of the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food No. 1609, on Approval of the Procedure for Drafting, Filing and Reviewing an Application for a Variety (consolidated April 30, 2024)	Plant Variety Protection Patents (Inventions)
2024	Entry into force : October 30, 2024 Issued : August 22, 2024	Order of the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food No. 2821, on Approval of the Procedure for Extending the Term of Validity of Intellectual Property Rights for Plant Varieties and Amending the Order No. 1609 of the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food	Patents (Inventions) Plant Variety Protection
2024	Entry into force : March 11, 2024 Issued : December 29, 2023	Order of the Ministry of Economy No. 20599, On Approval of the Regulation on Intellectual Property Representatives (Patent Attorneys) and Amendments to the Regulations on Attestation and Maintenance of the State Register of Intellectual Property Representatives (Patent Attorneys)	IP Regulatory Body
2024	Entry into force : February 27, 2024 Issued : December 20, 2023	Order of the Ministry of Economy No. 19944, on Approval of the Regulation on the Commission for Granting Authorization to Use the Official Name and International Letter Code of the State of Ukraine in a Trademark and/or to Include the Small State Emblem of Ukraine in the Trademark Image	Trademarks
2024	Entry into force : February 9, 2024 Issued : November 23, 2023	Order of the Ministry of Economy No. 17768, on Approval of the Regulations of the Appeals Chamber of the National Intellectual Property Authority	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
2024	Consolidated : October 25, 2024 Issued : January 22, 2001	Order of the Ministry of Education and Science No. 22, on Approval of the Rules for Drafting and Filing Applications for Inventions and Utility Models (repealed on October 25, 2024)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
2024	Consolidated : September 18, 2024 Issued : August 6, 2024	Order of the Ministry of Economy No. 19889, on Approval of the Rules for Drafting, Filing a Trademark Application, an Application for International Trademark Registration, and Examination of a Trademark Application, International Trademark Registration with Extension to Ukraine (consolidated September 18, 2024)	Trademarks
2024	Consolidated : August 16, 2024 Issued : March 12, 2021	Order of the Ministry of Economic Development, Trade and Agriculture No. 536-21, on Approval of the Rules for Drafting, Filing and Examinating Applications for Registration of Geographical Indications (consolidated August 16, 2024)	Geographical Indications
2024	Entry into force : May 1, 2024 Issued : March 7, 2024	Order of the Ministry of Economy No. 6237, on Approval of the Rules for Drafting, Filing and Examining an Application for an Industrial Design and International Registration of an Industrial Design	Industrial Designs
2024	Entry into force : October 25, 2024 Issued : September 9, 2024	Order of the Ministry of Economy No. 23301, on Approval of the Rules for Drafting, Filing and Examining an Application for an Invention and an Application for a Utility Model (consolidated October 25, 2024)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
2024	Consolidated : October 25, 2024 Issued : March 15, 2002	Order of the Ministry of Education and Science No. 197, on Approval of the Rules of Filing of Patent and Utility Model Applications (consolidated October 25, 2024)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
2024	Consolidated : September 18, 2024 Issued : July 28, 1995	Order of the State Patent Office No. 116, on Approval of the Rules on Drafting, Filing and Examination of Applications for the Grant of a Certificate of Ukraine for a Trademark (repealed on September 18, 2024)	Trademarks
2023	Entry into force : November 27, 2023 Issued : September 20, 2023	Order of the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food No. 1692, on Approval of National Symbols for Agricultural Products and Foodstuffs with Registered Names of the Place of Product Origin, Geographical Indications and Traditional Specialities Guaranteed, as well as the Rules for their Use and Requirements Thereof	Trademarks Geographical Indications
2023	Entry into force : December 16, 2023 Issued : December 12, 2023	Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers No. 1305, on Approval of the Procedure for Requesting Test Samples of Parental Components that are Constituent Components of the Object of a Variety Application	Plant Variety Protection
2023	Entry into force : November 24, 2023 Issued : August 16, 2023	Order of the Ministry of Economy No. 11319, on Approval of the Procedure for State Registration of Copyright and Agreements related to Property Rights to a Work	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
2022	Entry into force : November 8, 2022 Issued : October 28, 2022	Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 943-р of October 28, 2022, on Some Issues of the National Intellectual Property Authority	IP Regulatory Body
2020	Consolidated : October 24, 2020 Issued : January 14, 2004	Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers No. 8, on Approval of the Procedure for Granting Permission to Use the Patented Inventions (Utility Models) or the Registered Topograpies of the Integrated Circuits (consolidated October 24, 2020)	Utility Models Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Patents (Inventions)
2019	Entry into force : February 5, 2005 Issued : December 23, 2004	Regulation of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 1716 of December 23, 2004, on Approval of the Procedure of Payment of Fees for the Protection of Intellectual Property Rights (as amended up November 14, 2019)	Industrial Property
2019	Consolidated : April 26, 2019 Issued : September 15, 2003	Order of the Ministry of Education and Science No. 622, on Approval of the Regulation of the Appellate Chamber of the State Intellectual Property Service (repealed on April 26, 2019)	IP Regulatory Body
2017	Issued : February 15, 2017	Schedule of Fees of the State Enterprise “Ukrainian Intellectual Property Institute”	IP Regulatory Body
2016	Issued : September 10, 2003	Regulation of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 1433 of September 10, 2003, on Approval of the Use of Software in the Executive Branch (as amended up to March 11, 2016)	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
2016	Issued : May 17, 2002	Regulation of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 674 of May 17, 2002, on the Approval of Regulation on the State Intellectual Property Inspectors (as amended up to December 23, 2016)	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
2016	Issued : August 12, 2009	Regulation of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 869 of August 12, 2009, on the Approval of General Requirements for Software Products Purchased and Produced at the Request of the State Authorities (as amended up to March 11, 2016)	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
2015	Entry into force : February 1, 2007 Issued : December 27, 2006	Order No. 85 of December 27, 2006, on the Approval of the Schedule of Fees of the State Enterprise “Ukrainian Industrial Property Institute” (as amended on July 30, 2015)	Industrial Property
2014	Issued : May 15, 2002	Decree of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 247 of May 15, 2002, on the Approval of the Concept of Software Legalization and Fighting against its Illegal Use (as amended on January 9, 2014)	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
2014	Issued : March 4, 2004	Regulation of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 253 of March 4, 2004, on the Approval of the Legalization of Software in State Executive Bodies (as amended up to January 9, 2014)	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
2014	Issued : June 27, 2003	Regulation of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 992 of June 27, 2003, on the Approval of the Amount of Deductions paid by Producers and Importers of Equipment and Material Media as the Remuneration for the Reproduction of the Works and Performances Fixed in Phonograms and (or) Videograms under Home Conditions (as amended up to March 7, 2014)	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
2012	Issued : March 22, 2012	Order of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine No. 332 of March 22, 2012, on the Approval of Regulation on the Register of Software Producers and Distributors	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
2012	Issued : October 13, 2000	Regulation of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 1555 of October 13, 2000, on the Approval of Provisions about Distribution of Copies of Audiovisual Works, Phonograms, Videograms, Computer Programs and Databases	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
2012	Issued : May 21, 2012	Regulation of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 432 of May 21, 2012, on the Approval of the List of Grounds for Suspension of Customs Clearance of Goods upon Initiative of the Customs Authority, for which the Right-holders do not File the Application for the Protection of Intellectual Property Rights	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws IP Regulatory Body
2011	Issued : July 25, 2003	Order of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine No. 503 of July 25, 2003, on the Approval of Rules of Designation of Authorized Organizations for Collection of Remuneration and its Distribution between Copyright and/or Related Right Holders, Paid as Deductions (Interests) by the Producers and Importers of Equipment and Material Media Used for the Reproduction of the Works and Performances Fixed in Phonograms and/or Videograms under Home Conditions (as amended up to October 11, 2011)	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
2011	Issued : July 25, 2006	Order of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine No. 556 of July 25, 2006, on the Matters of Certification of Patent Attorneys (as amended on July 25, 2011)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models
2011	Issued : December 2, 2004	Order of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine No. 903 of December 2, 2004, on the Approval of Rules for Use of Software at Educational Institutions (as amended up to July 25, 2011)	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
2011	Entry into force : February 7, 2003 Issued : January 18, 2003	Regulation of Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 72 of January 18, 2003, on the Approval of the Minimum Remuneration Rates (Royalties) for the Use of Copyright and Related Rights (as amended on September 21, 2011)	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
2011	Issued : August 10, 1994	Regulation of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 545 of August 10, 1994, on the Approval of the Regulation of Patent Attorneys (as amended up to September 21, 2011)	Patents (Inventions) IP Regulatory Body
2011	Issued : January 18, 2003	Regulation of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 71 of January 18, 2003, on Approval of the Amount, Procedures and Conditions of Royalty Payments (Royalties) for Commercial Use of Phonograms, Videograms and Copies Thereof Published for Commercial Purposes (as amended up to September 21, 2011)	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
2011	Amended : September 14, 2011 Entry into force : January 11, 2002 Issued : December 27, 2001	Regulation of the Cabinet of Ministers No. 1756 of December 27, 2001, on the State Registration of Copyrights and Agreements that related to Property Rights to a Work, amended on September 21, 2011	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
2007	Entry into force : April 19, 2007 Issued : April 13, 2007	Regulation of the Cabinet of Ministers on Registration of Objects of Intellectual Property Law in Customs Register, Gathering of Information, and Interaction of Customs Authorities with Other Law Enforcement and Controlling Authorities and Owners of Rights to Objects of Intellectual Property Law in the Event of Suspension of Customs Clearance of Goods at the Discretion of the Customs Authority	Trademarks Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
2004	Entry into force : November 4, 1997 Issued : November 4, 1997	Regulation of Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 1209 of November 3, 1997, on the Approval of Rules of Retail Trade of Copies of Audiovisual Works, Phonograms, Video Recordings, Computer Programs and Databases	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
2003	Issued : November 24, 2003	Joint Order of the Ministry of Education and Science, and State Committee on Regulatory Policy and Business and State Tax Administration of Ukraine No. 780/123/561 of November 24, 2003, on the Approval of the Amount of Deductions paid by the Producers and Importers of Equipment and Material Media as the Remuneration for the Reproduction of the Works and Performances fixed in Phonograms and (or) Videograms under Home Conditions	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
1992	Issued : March 3, 1992	Regulation of Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 108 of March 3, 1992, on the size of fees to be paid to fund creative unions of Ukraine for the use of literature and art works	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)

Version

Dates

Title

Subject Matter

2025

Consolidated :

May 28, 2025

Entry into force :

December 20, 2023

Issued :

December 15, 2023

Resolution of Cabinet of Ministers No. 1312, on Approval of the Procedure for Acquisition and Loss of the Status of Orphan Works, Phonograms, Videograms and Performances Recorded Therein, as well as the Conditions for Their Authorised Use and Maintenance of the Register (consolidated May 28, 2025)

2025

Consolidated :

February 27, 2025

Issued :

December 4, 2013

Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers No. 877, on Approval of the Procedure for Granting Permission to Use the Patented Inventions (Utility Models) Concerning Medicines (consolidated February 27, 2025)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

2024

Consolidated :

November 12, 2024

Entry into force :

August 19, 2002

Issued :

August 19, 2002

Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers No. 1183, (on Measures for the Implementation of the Law on the Protection of Plant Variety Rights)

Plant Variety Protection

Patents (Inventions)

2024

Consolidated :

October 30, 2024

Issued :

August 31, 2023

Order of the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food No. 1609, on Approval of the Procedure for Drafting, Filing and Reviewing an Application for a Variety (consolidated April 30, 2024)

Plant Variety Protection

Patents (Inventions)

2024

Entry into force :

October 30, 2024

Issued :

August 22, 2024

Order of the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food No. 2821, on Approval of the Procedure for Extending the Term of Validity of Intellectual Property Rights for Plant Varieties and Amending the Order No. 1609 of the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food

Patents (Inventions)

Plant Variety Protection

2024

Entry into force :

March 11, 2024

Issued :

December 29, 2023

Order of the Ministry of Economy No. 20599, On Approval of the Regulation on Intellectual Property Representatives (Patent Attorneys) and Amendments to the Regulations on Attestation and Maintenance of the State Register of Intellectual Property Representatives (Patent Attorneys)

IP Regulatory Body

2024

Entry into force :

February 27, 2024

Issued :

December 20, 2023

Order of the Ministry of Economy No. 19944, on Approval of the Regulation on the Commission for Granting Authorization to Use the Official Name and International Letter Code of the State of Ukraine in a Trademark and/or to Include the Small State Emblem of Ukraine in the Trademark Image

Trademarks

2024

Entry into force :

February 9, 2024

Issued :

November 23, 2023

Order of the Ministry of Economy No. 17768, on Approval of the Regulations of the Appeals Chamber of the National Intellectual Property Authority

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

2024

Consolidated :

October 25, 2024

Issued :

January 22, 2001

Order of the Ministry of Education and Science No. 22, on Approval of the Rules for Drafting and Filing Applications for Inventions and Utility Models (repealed on October 25, 2024)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

2024

Consolidated :

September 18, 2024

Issued :

August 6, 2024

Order of the Ministry of Economy No. 19889, on Approval of the Rules for Drafting, Filing a Trademark Application, an Application for International Trademark Registration, and Examination of a Trademark Application, International Trademark Registration with Extension to Ukraine (consolidated September 18, 2024)

Trademarks

2024

Consolidated :

August 16, 2024

Issued :

March 12, 2021

Order of the Ministry of Economic Development, Trade and Agriculture No. 536-21, on Approval of the Rules for Drafting, Filing and Examinating Applications for Registration of Geographical Indications (consolidated August 16, 2024)

Geographical Indications

2024

Entry into force :

May 1, 2024

Issued :

March 7, 2024

Order of the Ministry of Economy No. 6237, on Approval of the Rules for Drafting, Filing and Examining an Application for an Industrial Design and International Registration of an Industrial Design

Industrial Designs

2024

Entry into force :

October 25, 2024

Issued :

September 9, 2024

Order of the Ministry of Economy No. 23301, on Approval of the Rules for Drafting, Filing and Examining an Application for an Invention and an Application for a Utility Model (consolidated October 25, 2024)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

2024

Consolidated :

October 25, 2024

Issued :

March 15, 2002

Order of the Ministry of Education and Science No. 197, on Approval of the Rules of Filing of Patent and Utility Model Applications (consolidated October 25, 2024)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

2024

Consolidated :

September 18, 2024

Issued :

July 28, 1995

Order of the State Patent Office No. 116, on Approval of the Rules on Drafting, Filing and Examination of Applications for the Grant of a Certificate of Ukraine for a Trademark (repealed on September 18, 2024)

Trademarks

2023

Entry into force :

November 27, 2023

Issued :

September 20, 2023

Order of the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food No. 1692, on Approval of National Symbols for Agricultural Products and Foodstuffs with Registered Names of the Place of Product Origin, Geographical Indications and Traditional Specialities Guaranteed, as well as the Rules for their Use and Requirements Thereof

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

2023

Entry into force :

December 16, 2023

Issued :

December 12, 2023

Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers No. 1305, on Approval of the Procedure for Requesting Test Samples of Parental Components that are Constituent Components of the Object of a Variety Application

Plant Variety Protection

2023

Entry into force :

November 24, 2023

Issued :

August 16, 2023

Order of the Ministry of Economy No. 11319, on Approval of the Procedure for State Registration of Copyright and Agreements related to Property Rights to a Work

2022

Entry into force :

November 8, 2022

Issued :

October 28, 2022

Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 943-р of October 28, 2022, on Some Issues of the National Intellectual Property Authority

IP Regulatory Body

2020

Consolidated :

October 24, 2020

Issued :

January 14, 2004

Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers No. 8, on Approval of the Procedure for Granting Permission to Use the Patented Inventions (Utility Models) or the Registered Topograpies of the Integrated Circuits (consolidated October 24, 2020)

Utility Models

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Patents (Inventions)

2019

Entry into force :

February 5, 2005

Issued :

December 23, 2004

Regulation of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 1716 of December 23, 2004, on Approval of the Procedure of Payment of Fees for the Protection of Intellectual Property Rights (as amended up November 14, 2019)

Industrial Property

2019

Consolidated :

April 26, 2019

Issued :

September 15, 2003

Order of the Ministry of Education and Science No. 622, on Approval of the Regulation of the Appellate Chamber of the State Intellectual Property Service (repealed on April 26, 2019)

IP Regulatory Body

2017

Issued :

February 15, 2017

Schedule of Fees of the State Enterprise “Ukrainian Intellectual Property Institute”

IP Regulatory Body

2016

Issued :

September 10, 2003

Regulation of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 1433 of September 10, 2003, on Approval of the Use of Software in the Executive Branch (as amended up to March 11, 2016)

2016

Issued :

May 17, 2002

Regulation of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 674 of May 17, 2002, on the Approval of Regulation on the State Intellectual Property Inspectors (as amended up to December 23, 2016)

2016

Issued :

August 12, 2009

Regulation of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 869 of August 12, 2009, on the Approval of General Requirements for Software Products Purchased and Produced at the Request of the State Authorities (as amended up to March 11, 2016)

2015

Entry into force :

February 1, 2007

Issued :

December 27, 2006

Order No. 85 of December 27, 2006, on the Approval of the Schedule of Fees of the State Enterprise “Ukrainian Industrial Property Institute” (as amended on July 30, 2015)

Industrial Property

2014

Issued :

May 15, 2002

Decree of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 247 of May 15, 2002, on the Approval of the Concept of Software Legalization and Fighting against its Illegal Use (as amended on January 9, 2014)

2014

Issued :

March 4, 2004

Regulation of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 253 of March 4, 2004, on the Approval of the Legalization of Software in State Executive Bodies (as amended up to January 9, 2014)

2014

Issued :

June 27, 2003

Regulation of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 992 of June 27, 2003, on the Approval of the Amount of Deductions paid by Producers and Importers of Equipment and Material Media as the Remuneration for the Reproduction of the Works and Performances Fixed in Phonograms and (or) Videograms under Home Conditions (as amended up to March 7, 2014)

2012

Issued :

March 22, 2012

Order of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine No. 332 of March 22, 2012, on the Approval of Regulation on the Register of Software Producers and Distributors

2012

Issued :

October 13, 2000

Regulation of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 1555 of October 13, 2000, on the Approval of Provisions about Distribution of Copies of Audiovisual Works, Phonograms, Videograms, Computer Programs and Databases

2012

Issued :

May 21, 2012

Regulation of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 432 of May 21, 2012, on the Approval of the List of Grounds for Suspension of Customs Clearance of Goods upon Initiative of the Customs Authority, for which the Right-holders do not File the Application for the Protection of Intellectual Property Rights

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

IP Regulatory Body

2011

Issued :

July 25, 2003

Order of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine No. 503 of July 25, 2003, on the Approval of Rules of Designation of Authorized Organizations for Collection of Remuneration and its Distribution between Copyright and/or Related Right Holders, Paid as Deductions (Interests) by the Producers and Importers of Equipment and Material Media Used for the Reproduction of the Works and Performances Fixed in Phonograms and/or Videograms under Home Conditions (as amended up to October 11, 2011)

2011

Issued :

July 25, 2006

Order of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine No. 556 of July 25, 2006, on the Matters of Certification of Patent Attorneys (as amended on July 25, 2011)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

2011

Issued :

December 2, 2004

Order of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine No. 903 of December 2, 2004, on the Approval of Rules for Use of Software at Educational Institutions (as amended up to July 25, 2011)

2011

Entry into force :

February 7, 2003

Issued :

January 18, 2003

Regulation of Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 72 of January 18, 2003, on the Approval of the Minimum Remuneration Rates (Royalties) for the Use of Copyright and Related Rights (as amended on September 21, 2011)

2011

Issued :

August 10, 1994

Regulation of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 545 of August 10, 1994, on the Approval of the Regulation of Patent Attorneys (as amended up to September 21, 2011)

Patents (Inventions)

IP Regulatory Body

2011

Issued :

January 18, 2003

Regulation of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 71 of January 18, 2003, on Approval of the Amount, Procedures and Conditions of Royalty Payments (Royalties) for Commercial Use of Phonograms, Videograms and Copies Thereof Published for Commercial Purposes (as amended up to September 21, 2011)

2011

Amended :

September 14, 2011

Entry into force :

January 11, 2002

Issued :

December 27, 2001

Regulation of the Cabinet of Ministers No. 1756 of December 27, 2001, on the State Registration of Copyrights and Agreements that related to Property Rights to a Work, amended on September 21, 2011

2007

Entry into force :

April 19, 2007

Issued :

April 13, 2007

Regulation of the Cabinet of Ministers on Registration of Objects of Intellectual Property Law in Customs Register, Gathering of Information, and Interaction of Customs Authorities with Other Law Enforcement and Controlling Authorities and Owners of Rights to Objects of Intellectual Property Law in the Event of Suspension of Customs Clearance of Goods at the Discretion of the Customs Authority

Trademarks

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

2004

Entry into force :

November 4, 1997

Issued :

November 4, 1997

Regulation of Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 1209 of November 3, 1997, on the Approval of Rules of Retail Trade of Copies of Audiovisual Works, Phonograms, Video Recordings, Computer Programs and Databases

2003

Issued :

November 24, 2003

Joint Order of the Ministry of Education and Science, and State Committee on Regulatory Policy and Business and State Tax Administration of Ukraine No. 780/123/561 of November 24, 2003, on the Approval of the Amount of Deductions paid by the Producers and Importers of Equipment and Material Media as the Remuneration for the Reproduction of the Works and Performances fixed in Phonograms and (or) Videograms under Home Conditions

1992

Issued :

March 3, 1992

Regulation of Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 108 of March 3, 1992, on the size of fees to be paid to fund creative unions of Ukraine for the use of literature and art works

Version	Dates	Title	Subject Matter
2026	Consolidated : March 2, 2026 Entry into force : December 29, 2022 Adopted : December 1, 2022	Law on Geographical Indications of Spirits, (Law No. 2800-IX of December 1, 2022, consolidated March 2, 2026)	Geographical Indications
2026	Consolidated : March 2, 2026 Entry into force : October 5, 2024 Adopted : August 22, 2024	Law on Grapes, Wine, and Products of Viticulture, (Law No. 3928-IX of August 22, 2024, consolidated March 2, 2026)	Geographical Indications
2024	Consolidated : November 15, 2024 Entry into force : July 22, 2018 Adopted : May 15, 2018	Law on the Effective Management of Property Rights of Rights Holders in the Field of Copyright and (or) Related Rights, (Law No. 2415-VIII of May 15, 2018, consolidated November 15, 2024)	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) IP Regulatory Body
2022	Entry into force : October 1, 2022 Adopted : September 6, 2022	Law No. 2572-IX on the Peculiarities of Legal Protection of Geographical Indications, for Agricultural Products and Food Products, Protection of Rights and Application of Quality Schemes, Including Traditional Specialities Guaranteed for Agricultural Products and Food Products	Geographical Indications Trademarks
2020	Promulgated : January 16, 2003	Commercial Code of Ukraine No. 436-IV of January 16, 2003 (as amended up to January 1, 2020)	Patents (Inventions) Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Trade Names Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
2017	Promulgated : March 13, 2012	Customs Code of Ukraine No. 4495-VI of March 13, 2012 (as amended up to January 1, 2017)	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
2017	Adopted : December 10, 1971	Labor Code of Ukraine No. 322-VIII of December 10, 1971 (as amended up to April 30, 2017)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Other
2016	Entry into force : January 1, 2004 Adopted : January 16, 2003	Economic Code of Ukraine No. 436-IV of January 16, 2003 (as amended up to December 8, 2016)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Trade Names Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)
2016	Entry into force : November 6, 1997 Adopted : October 7, 1997	Law of Ukraine No. 554/97-VR of October 7, 1997, on Professional Creative Workers and Creative Unions (as amended up to November 2, 2016)	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other
2016	Amended up to : January 13, 2016 Entry into force : April 26, 2000 Promulgated : March 23, 2000	Law of Ukraine No. 1587-III of March 23, 2000, on Distribution of Copies of Audiovisual Works, Phonograms, Videograms, Computer Programs, Databases, (as amended up to January 13, 2016)	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
2015	Consolidated : December 9, 2015 Entry into force : October 6, 2006 Adopted : September 14, 2006	Law of Ukraine No. 143-V of September 14, 2006, on State Regulation of Activity in the Field of Technology Transfer (as amended up to December 9, 2015)	Patents (Inventions) Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Transfer of Technology
2012	Amended up to : December 12, 2012 Entry into force : June 21, 2001 Promulgated : June 17, 2001	Law of Ukraine No. 2547-III of June 21, 2001, on Folk Artistic Craft, (amended up to December 12, 2012)	Traditional Cultural Expressions

Version

Dates

Title

Subject Matter

2026

Consolidated :

March 2, 2026

Entry into force :

December 29, 2022

Adopted :

December 1, 2022

Law on Geographical Indications of Spirits, (Law No. 2800-IX of December 1, 2022, consolidated March 2, 2026)

Geographical Indications

2026

Consolidated :

March 2, 2026

Entry into force :

October 5, 2024

Adopted :

August 22, 2024

Law on Grapes, Wine, and Products of Viticulture, (Law No. 3928-IX of August 22, 2024, consolidated March 2, 2026)

Geographical Indications

2024

Consolidated :

November 15, 2024

Entry into force :

July 22, 2018

Adopted :

May 15, 2018

Law on the Effective Management of Property Rights of Rights Holders in the Field of Copyright and (or) Related Rights, (Law No. 2415-VIII of May 15, 2018, consolidated November 15, 2024)

IP Regulatory Body

2022

Entry into force :

October 1, 2022

Adopted :

September 6, 2022

Law No. 2572-IX on the Peculiarities of Legal Protection of Geographical Indications, for Agricultural Products and Food Products, Protection of Rights and Application of Quality Schemes, Including Traditional Specialities Guaranteed for Agricultural Products and Food Products

Geographical Indications

Trademarks

2020

Promulgated :

January 16, 2003

Commercial Code of Ukraine No. 436-IV of January 16, 2003 (as amended up to January 1, 2020)

Patents (Inventions)

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Trade Names

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

2017

Promulgated :

March 13, 2012

Customs Code of Ukraine No. 4495-VI of March 13, 2012 (as amended up to January 1, 2017)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

2017

Adopted :

December 10, 1971

Labor Code of Ukraine No. 322-VIII of December 10, 1971 (as amended up to April 30, 2017)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Other

2016

Entry into force :

January 1, 2004

Adopted :

January 16, 2003

Economic Code of Ukraine No. 436-IV of January 16, 2003 (as amended up to December 8, 2016)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Trade Names

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

2016

Entry into force :

November 6, 1997

Adopted :

October 7, 1997

Law of Ukraine No. 554/97-VR of October 7, 1997, on Professional Creative Workers and Creative Unions (as amended up to November 2, 2016)

Other

2016

Amended up to :

January 13, 2016

Entry into force :

April 26, 2000

Promulgated :

March 23, 2000

Law of Ukraine No. 1587-III of March 23, 2000, on Distribution of Copies of Audiovisual Works, Phonograms, Videograms, Computer Programs, Databases, (as amended up to January 13, 2016)

2015

Consolidated :

December 9, 2015

Entry into force :

October 6, 2006

Adopted :

September 14, 2006

Law of Ukraine No. 143-V of September 14, 2006, on State Regulation of Activity in the Field of Technology Transfer (as amended up to December 9, 2015)

Patents (Inventions)

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Transfer of Technology

2012

Amended up to :

December 12, 2012

Entry into force :

June 21, 2001

Promulgated :

June 17, 2001

Law of Ukraine No. 2547-III of June 21, 2001, on Folk Artistic Craft, (amended up to December 12, 2012)

Traditional Cultural Expressions

Version	Dates	Title	Subject Matter
2026	Consolidated : May 25, 2026 Entry into force : January 1, 2004 Adopted : January 16, 2003	Civil Code, (Law No. 435-IV of January 16, 2003, consolidated May 25, 2026)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Trade Names Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Plant Variety Protection Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
2024	Status as of : January 1, 2024 Entry into force : April 13, 2012 Adopted : April 13, 2012	Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine, No. 4651-VI of April 13, 2012 (consolidated version as of January 1, 2024)	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
2024	Status as of : February 14, 2024 Entry into force : March 1, 1992 Adopted : November 6, 1991	Commercial Procedure Code of Ukraine No. 1798-XII of November 6, 1991, (consolidated version as of February 14, 2024)	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
2023	Amended up to : November 4, 2023 Entry into force : September 1, 2005 Adopted : March 18, 2004	Civil Procedure Code of Ukraine No. 1618-IV of March 18, 2004 (consolidated version as of November 4, 2023)	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
2023	Amended up to : October 14, 2023 Entry into force : June 1, 1985 Adopted : December 7, 1984	Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offenses No. 8073-X of December 7, 1984 (consolidated version as of October 14, 2023)	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
2020	Consolidated : January 1, 2020 Entry into force : June 28, 1996 Adopted : June 28, 1996	Constitution, (Law No. 254k/96-VR of June 28, 1996, consolidated January 1, 2020)	Other
2017	Entry into force : September 1, 2001 Promulgated : April 5, 2001	Criminal Code of Ukraine Nо. 2341-III of April 5, 2001 (as amended up to April 26, 2017)	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
2017	Promulgated : November 6, 1991	Economic Procedure Code of Ukraine No. 1798-XII of November 6, 1991 (as amended up to April 26, 2017)	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Version

Dates

Title

Subject Matter

2026

Consolidated :

May 25, 2026

Entry into force :

January 1, 2004

Adopted :

January 16, 2003

Civil Code, (Law No. 435-IV of January 16, 2003, consolidated May 25, 2026)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Trade Names

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Plant Variety Protection

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

2024

Status as of :

January 1, 2024

Entry into force :

April 13, 2012

Adopted :

April 13, 2012

Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine, No. 4651-VI of April 13, 2012 (consolidated version as of January 1, 2024)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

2024

Status as of :

February 14, 2024

Entry into force :

March 1, 1992

Adopted :

November 6, 1991

Commercial Procedure Code of Ukraine No. 1798-XII of November 6, 1991, (consolidated version as of February 14, 2024)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

2023

Amended up to :

November 4, 2023

Entry into force :

September 1, 2005

Adopted :

March 18, 2004

Civil Procedure Code of Ukraine No. 1618-IV of March 18, 2004 (consolidated version as of November 4, 2023)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

2023

Amended up to :

October 14, 2023

Entry into force :

June 1, 1985

Adopted :

December 7, 1984

Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offenses No. 8073-X of December 7, 1984 (consolidated version as of October 14, 2023)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

2020

Consolidated :

January 1, 2020

Entry into force :

June 28, 1996

Adopted :

June 28, 1996

Constitution, (Law No. 254k/96-VR of June 28, 1996, consolidated January 1, 2020)

Other

2017

Entry into force :

September 1, 2001

Promulgated :

April 5, 2001

Criminal Code of Ukraine Nо. 2341-III of April 5, 2001 (as amended up to April 26, 2017)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

2017

Promulgated :

November 6, 1991

Economic Procedure Code of Ukraine No. 1798-XII of November 6, 1991 (as amended up to April 26, 2017)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Version	Dates	Title	Subject Matter
2026	Consolidated : June 7, 2026 Entry into force : April 26, 2017 Adopted : March 23, 2017	Law on State Support for Cinematography in Ukraine, (Law No. 1977-VIII of March 23, 2017, consolidated June 7, 2026)	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
2026	Consolidated : March 1, 2026 Entry into force : March 31, 2023 Adopted : December 13, 2022	Law on Media, (Law No. 2849-IX of December 13, 2022, consolidated March 1, 2026)	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Competition
2026	Consolidated : March 2, 2026 Entry into force : April 19, 2025 Adopted : March 27, 2025	Law on Hops and Hop Products, (Law No. 4341-IX of March 27, 2025, consolidated March 2, 2026)	Plant Variety Protection
2025	Consolidated : January 1, 2025 Entry into force : August 14, 2021 Adopted : July 15, 2021	Law on Stimulating the Development of the Digital Economy in Ukraine, (Law No. 1667-IX of July 15, 2021, consolidated January 1, 2025)	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
2025	Consolidated : August 28, 2025 Entry into force : June 25, 2005 Adopted : May 31, 2005	Law on Theatres and Theatre Activity, (Law No. 2605-IV of May 31, 2005, consolidated August 28, 2025)	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
2025	Consolidated : August 30, 2025 Entry into force : January 12, 2011 Adopted : December 14, 2010	Law on Culture, (Law No. 2778-VI of December 14, 2010, consolidated August 30, 2025)	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
2025	Entry into force : May 31, 2025 Adopted : April 16, 2025	Law No. 4362-IX on the Repeal of the Law on the Protection of Interests of Persons in the Sphere of Intellectual Property during Martial Law, in Connection with the Military Aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine	Industrial Property
2024	Consolidated : November 15, 2024 Entry into force : July 19, 1997 Adopted : June 5, 1997	Law on Publishing, (Law No. 318/97-VR of June 5, 1997, consolidated November 15, 2024)	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
2024	Consolidated : November 15, 2024 Entry into force : June 23, 1999 Adopted : May 20, 1999	Law on Architectural Activity, (Law No. 687-XIV of May 20, 1999, consolidated November 15, 2024)	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
2024	Consolidated : November 15, 2024 Entry into force : February 12, 1998 Adopted : January 13, 1998	Law on Cinematography, (Law No. 9/98-VR of January 13, 1998, consolidated November 15, 2024)	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
2024	Consolidated : January 1, 2024 Entry into force : December 14, 1993 Adopted : November 26, 1993	Law No. 3659-XII of November 26, 2023, on the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine, consolidated version as of January 1, 2024	Competition
2023	Consolidated : September 17, 2023 Entry into force : August 18, 2022 Adopted : July 28, 2022	Law No. 2469-IX on Medicines, consolidated September 17, 2023	Patents (Inventions)
2020	Entry into force : February 12, 1993 Issued : January 21, 1993	Decree of the Cabinet of Ministers No. 7-93 of January 21, 1993, on State Duty (as amended up to January 1, 2020)	Patents (Inventions) Utility Models Industrial Designs Trademarks Geographical Indications Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits Plant Variety Protection Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
2020	Consolidated : October 14, 2020 Entry into force : April 21, 2002 Adopted : January 17, 2002	Law on the Peculiarities of State Regulation of Activities of Business Entities Engaged in the Production, Export, and Import of Discs for Laser Reading Systems, (Law No. 2953-III of January 17, 2002, consolidated October 14, 2020)	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
2018	Adopted : March 22, 2012	Law of Ukraine No. 4572-VI of March 22, 2012, on Public Associations (as amended up to July 22, 2018)	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
2018	Adopted : September 23, 1997	Law of Ukraine No. 538/97-BP of September 23, 1997, on the National Council of Television and Radio Broadcasting of Ukraine (as amended up to June 22, 2018)	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
2018	Consolidated : March 7, 2018 Entry into force : January 16, 2016 Adopted : November 26, 2015	Law of Ukraine No. 848-VIII of November 26, 2015, on Scientific and Technical Activities (consolidated version of March 7, 2018)	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Transfer of Technology Other Industrial Property
2017	Consolidated : April 20, 2017 Entry into force : November 21, 1991 Adopted : September 18, 1991	Law of Ukraine No. 1560-XII of September 18, 1991, on Investment Activity (as amended up to April 20, 2017)	Other
2017	Consolidated : April 26, 2017 Entry into force : July 25, 1996 Adopted : July 3, 1996	Law of Ukraine No. 270/96-VR of July 3, 1996, on Advertising (as amended up to April 26, 2017)	Trademarks Competition Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Industrial Property
2017	Entry into force : July 1, 1991 Adopted : April 16, 1991	Law of Ukraine No. 959-XII of April 16, 1991, on Foreign Economic Activities (as amended up to January 3, 2017)	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
2017	Issued : March 10, 2017	Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 166 of March 10, 2017, on Repeal of Certain Orders of Ministries and Other Central Executive Authorities	IP Regulatory Body
2017	Adopted : December 2, 2010	Tax Code of Ukraine No. 2755-VI of December 2, 2010 (as amended up to April 15, 2017)	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Other Industrial Property
2016	Adopted : January 11, 2001	Law of Ukraine No. 2210-IІI of January 11, 2001, on the Protection of Economic Competition (as amended up to May 18, 2016)	Competition
2016	Entry into force : April 25, 1996 Adopted : March 19, 1996	Law of Ukraine No. 93/96-VR of March 19, 1996, on the Regime of Foreign Investments (as amended up to June 25, 2016)	Patents (Inventions) Industrial Designs Trademarks Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Industrial Property
2014	Entry into force : July 23, 1993 Adopted : June 23, 1993	Law of Ukraine No. 3322-XII of June 25, 1993, on Scientific and Technical Information (as amended up April 19, 2014)	Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets) Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
2013	Entry into force : January 1, 1995 Promulgated : December 28, 1994	Law of Ukraine No. 334/94-VR of December 28, 1994, on Taxation of Company Profit (as amended up to January 1, 2013)	Other
2012	Consolidated : December 5, 2012 Entry into force : August 7, 2002 Adopted : July 4, 2002	Law of Ukraine No. 40-IV of July 4, 2002, on Innovation Activity (as amended up to December 5, 2012)	Industrial Property
2012	Entry into force : February 28, 1995 Promulgated : February 10, 1995	Law of Ukraine No. 51/95-VR of February 10, 1995, on Scientific and Technical Expertise (as amended up to December 5, 2012)	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Industrial Property
2010	Entry into force : October 1, 1991 Adopted : September 19, 1991	Law on Economic Associations	Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
2010	Issued : May 31, 2010	Review Letter of the Higher Commercial Court of Ukraine on the Practice of Applying Legislation by Commercial Courts on the Protection of Copyright and Related Rights, (Review Letter No. 01-08/322 of May 31, 2010, Based on Cases Reviewed by the Higher Commercial Court of Ukraine in Cassation Proceedings)	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
2009	Entry into force : May 22, 1993 Adopted : April 10, 1993	Decree of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Standardization and Certification	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
2009	Entry into force : August 2, 1994 Promulgated : July 5, 1994	Law on Protection of Information in Automated Systems	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
2009	Entry into force : June 16, 2007 Adopted : April 19, 2007	Law on the Organization and Holding of the Final Part of the 2012 European Football Championship in Ukraine	Patents (Inventions) Industrial Designs Trademarks Trade Names Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
2009	Issued : October 16, 2009	Order of the Ministry of Justice No. 1886/5, on the Cancellation of the Decision on State Registration of a Regulatory Legal Act	Other
2007	Issued : January 22, 2007	Review Letter of the Higher Commercial Court of Ukraine on the Practice of Applying Legislation by Commercial Courts on the Protection of Copyright and Related Rights, (Review Letter No. 01-8/25 of January 22, 2007, Based on Cases Reviewed by the Higher Commercial Court of Ukraine in Cassation Proceedings)	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
2006	Issued : April 17, 2006	Review Letter of the Higher Commercial Court of Ukraine on the Practice of Applying Legislation by Commercial Courts on the Protection of Copyright and Related Rights, (Review Letter No. 01-8/846 of April 17, 2006, Based on Cases Reviewed by the Higher Commercial Court of Ukraine in Cassation Proceedings)	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
2005	Entry into force : November 13, 1992 Adopted : October 2, 1992	Law on Information	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws Other
2005	Issued : May 6, 2005	Review Letter of the Higher Commercial Court of Ukraine on the Practice of Applying Legislation by Commercial Courts on the Protection of Copyright and Related Rights, (Review Letter No. 01-8/784 of May 6, 2005, Based on Cases Reviewed by the Higher Commercial Court of Ukraine in Cassation Proceedings)	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
2003	Entry into force : March 28, 1995 Adopted : February 28, 1995	Law on Information Agencies	Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Enforcement of IP and Related Laws
1991	Entry into force : July 1, 1991 Adopted : April 16, 1991	Law on Foreign Economic Activities (Summary)	Other

Version

Dates

Title

Subject Matter

2026

Consolidated :

June 7, 2026

Entry into force :

April 26, 2017

Adopted :

March 23, 2017

Law on State Support for Cinematography in Ukraine, (Law No. 1977-VIII of March 23, 2017, consolidated June 7, 2026)

2026

Consolidated :

March 1, 2026

Entry into force :

March 31, 2023

Adopted :

December 13, 2022

Law on Media, (Law No. 2849-IX of December 13, 2022, consolidated March 1, 2026)

Competition

2026

Consolidated :

March 2, 2026

Entry into force :

April 19, 2025

Adopted :

March 27, 2025

Law on Hops and Hop Products, (Law No. 4341-IX of March 27, 2025, consolidated March 2, 2026)

Plant Variety Protection

2025

Consolidated :

January 1, 2025

Entry into force :

August 14, 2021

Adopted :

July 15, 2021

Law on Stimulating the Development of the Digital Economy in Ukraine, (Law No. 1667-IX of July 15, 2021, consolidated January 1, 2025)

2025

Consolidated :

August 28, 2025

Entry into force :

June 25, 2005

Adopted :

May 31, 2005

Law on Theatres and Theatre Activity, (Law No. 2605-IV of May 31, 2005, consolidated August 28, 2025)

2025

Consolidated :

August 30, 2025

Entry into force :

January 12, 2011

Adopted :

December 14, 2010

Law on Culture, (Law No. 2778-VI of December 14, 2010, consolidated August 30, 2025)

2025

Entry into force :

May 31, 2025

Adopted :

April 16, 2025

Law No. 4362-IX on the Repeal of the Law on the Protection of Interests of Persons in the Sphere of Intellectual Property during Martial Law, in Connection with the Military Aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine

Industrial Property

2024

Consolidated :

November 15, 2024

Entry into force :

July 19, 1997

Adopted :

June 5, 1997

Law on Publishing, (Law No. 318/97-VR of June 5, 1997, consolidated November 15, 2024)

2024

Consolidated :

November 15, 2024

Entry into force :

June 23, 1999

Adopted :

May 20, 1999

Law on Architectural Activity, (Law No. 687-XIV of May 20, 1999, consolidated November 15, 2024)

2024

Consolidated :

November 15, 2024

Entry into force :

February 12, 1998

Adopted :

January 13, 1998

Law on Cinematography, (Law No. 9/98-VR of January 13, 1998, consolidated November 15, 2024)

2024

Consolidated :

January 1, 2024

Entry into force :

December 14, 1993

Adopted :

November 26, 1993

Law No. 3659-XII of November 26, 2023, on the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine, consolidated version as of January 1, 2024

Competition

2023

Consolidated :

September 17, 2023

Entry into force :

August 18, 2022

Adopted :

July 28, 2022

Law No. 2469-IX on Medicines, consolidated September 17, 2023

Patents (Inventions)

2020

Entry into force :

February 12, 1993

Issued :

January 21, 1993

Decree of the Cabinet of Ministers No. 7-93 of January 21, 1993, on State Duty (as amended up to January 1, 2020)

Patents (Inventions)

Utility Models

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Geographical Indications

Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits

Plant Variety Protection

2020

Consolidated :

October 14, 2020

Entry into force :

April 21, 2002

Adopted :

January 17, 2002

Law on the Peculiarities of State Regulation of Activities of Business Entities Engaged in the Production, Export, and Import of Discs for Laser Reading Systems, (Law No. 2953-III of January 17, 2002, consolidated October 14, 2020)

2018

Adopted :

March 22, 2012

Law of Ukraine No. 4572-VI of March 22, 2012, on Public Associations (as amended up to July 22, 2018)

2018

Adopted :

September 23, 1997

Law of Ukraine No. 538/97-BP of September 23, 1997, on the National Council of Television and Radio Broadcasting of Ukraine (as amended up to June 22, 2018)

2018

Consolidated :

March 7, 2018

Entry into force :

January 16, 2016

Adopted :

November 26, 2015

Law of Ukraine No. 848-VIII of November 26, 2015, on Scientific and Technical Activities (consolidated version of March 7, 2018)

Transfer of Technology

Other

Industrial Property

2017

Consolidated :

April 20, 2017

Entry into force :

November 21, 1991

Adopted :

September 18, 1991

Law of Ukraine No. 1560-XII of September 18, 1991, on Investment Activity (as amended up to April 20, 2017)

Other

2017

Consolidated :

April 26, 2017

Entry into force :

July 25, 1996

Adopted :

July 3, 1996

Law of Ukraine No. 270/96-VR of July 3, 1996, on Advertising (as amended up to April 26, 2017)

Trademarks

Competition

Industrial Property

2017

Entry into force :

July 1, 1991

Adopted :

April 16, 1991

Law of Ukraine No. 959-XII of April 16, 1991, on Foreign Economic Activities (as amended up to January 3, 2017)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

2017

Issued :

March 10, 2017

Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 166 of March 10, 2017, on Repeal of Certain Orders of Ministries and Other Central Executive Authorities

IP Regulatory Body

2017

Adopted :

December 2, 2010

Tax Code of Ukraine No. 2755-VI of December 2, 2010 (as amended up to April 15, 2017)

Other

Industrial Property

2016

Adopted :

January 11, 2001

Law of Ukraine No. 2210-IІI of January 11, 2001, on the Protection of Economic Competition (as amended up to May 18, 2016)

Competition

2016

Entry into force :

April 25, 1996

Adopted :

March 19, 1996

Law of Ukraine No. 93/96-VR of March 19, 1996, on the Regime of Foreign Investments (as amended up to June 25, 2016)

Patents (Inventions)

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Industrial Property

2014

Entry into force :

July 23, 1993

Adopted :

June 23, 1993

Law of Ukraine No. 3322-XII of June 25, 1993, on Scientific and Technical Information (as amended up April 19, 2014)

Undisclosed Information (Trade Secrets)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

2013

Entry into force :

January 1, 1995

Promulgated :

December 28, 1994

Law of Ukraine No. 334/94-VR of December 28, 1994, on Taxation of Company Profit (as amended up to January 1, 2013)

Other

2012

Consolidated :

December 5, 2012

Entry into force :

August 7, 2002

Adopted :

July 4, 2002

Law of Ukraine No. 40-IV of July 4, 2002, on Innovation Activity (as amended up to December 5, 2012)

Industrial Property

2012

Entry into force :

February 28, 1995

Promulgated :

February 10, 1995

Law of Ukraine No. 51/95-VR of February 10, 1995, on Scientific and Technical Expertise (as amended up to December 5, 2012)

Industrial Property

2010

Entry into force :

October 1, 1991

Adopted :

September 19, 1991

Law on Economic Associations

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

2010

Issued :

May 31, 2010

Review Letter of the Higher Commercial Court of Ukraine on the Practice of Applying Legislation by Commercial Courts on the Protection of Copyright and Related Rights, (Review Letter No. 01-08/322 of May 31, 2010, Based on Cases Reviewed by the Higher Commercial Court of Ukraine in Cassation Proceedings)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

2009

Entry into force :

May 22, 1993

Adopted :

April 10, 1993

Decree of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Standardization and Certification

2009

Entry into force :

August 2, 1994

Promulgated :

July 5, 1994

Law on Protection of Information in Automated Systems

2009

Entry into force :

June 16, 2007

Adopted :

April 19, 2007

Law on the Organization and Holding of the Final Part of the 2012 European Football Championship in Ukraine

Patents (Inventions)

Industrial Designs

Trademarks

Trade Names

2009

Issued :

October 16, 2009

Order of the Ministry of Justice No. 1886/5, on the Cancellation of the Decision on State Registration of a Regulatory Legal Act

Other

2007

Issued :

January 22, 2007

Review Letter of the Higher Commercial Court of Ukraine on the Practice of Applying Legislation by Commercial Courts on the Protection of Copyright and Related Rights, (Review Letter No. 01-8/25 of January 22, 2007, Based on Cases Reviewed by the Higher Commercial Court of Ukraine in Cassation Proceedings)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

2006

Issued :

April 17, 2006

Review Letter of the Higher Commercial Court of Ukraine on the Practice of Applying Legislation by Commercial Courts on the Protection of Copyright and Related Rights, (Review Letter No. 01-8/846 of April 17, 2006, Based on Cases Reviewed by the Higher Commercial Court of Ukraine in Cassation Proceedings)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

2005

Entry into force :

November 13, 1992

Adopted :

October 2, 1992

Law on Information

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

Other

2005

Issued :

May 6, 2005

Review Letter of the Higher Commercial Court of Ukraine on the Practice of Applying Legislation by Commercial Courts on the Protection of Copyright and Related Rights, (Review Letter No. 01-8/784 of May 6, 2005, Based on Cases Reviewed by the Higher Commercial Court of Ukraine in Cassation Proceedings)

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

2003

Entry into force :

March 28, 1995

Adopted :

February 28, 1995

Law on Information Agencies

Enforcement of IP and Related Laws

1991

Entry into force :

July 1, 1991

Adopted :

April 16, 1991

Law on Foreign Economic Activities (Summary)

Other

Ukraine

(112 texts)

Main IP Laws (8 texts)

Implementing Rules/Regulations (44 texts)

IP-related Laws (12 texts)

Framework Laws (8 texts)

Other Texts (40 texts)

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