On February 14, 2025, Kyiv hosted a pivotal conference on intellectual property within the defense sector, attracting representatives from the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, the Armed Forces of Ukraine, defense enterprises, the business sector, volunteer organizations, and international stakeholders.
During the event, the Ministry of Defense revealed that it has conducted a comprehensive analysis of intellectual property rights protection and, in response, established a dedicated division within its Main Justice Department to handle these matters.
The conference highlighted the significant surge in innovation and technological advancements triggered by the ongoing war. This rapid development has underscored the need for robust intellectual property protection mechanisms. In particular, intellectual property protection has become a critical issue when forming joint ventures with foreign companies, as it plays a central role in the successful implementation of collaborative projects and in securing financing for weapons production.