On Apr. 30, 2025, UKRN PRL announced that the president signed law 43620-IX on protection of interests of individuals in the sphere of intellectual property during martial law introduced in connection with the armed aggression of the Russia against Ukraine regarding the improvement of patent legislation.
Deadlines for actions and procedures related to acquiring and protecting IP rights, previously suspended during martial law, have now resumed in line with Ukrainian law.
In addition, annual fees for maintaining IP rights that were due during martial law are considered paid on time if settled within 75 days of this law's entry into force.
Additionally, the law outlines that the certificate renewal fees due during martial law are also deemed timely if paid within 75 days from this law’s effective date.
The bill enters into force on May 30, 2025 (30 days after official publication).
On Apr. 10, UKRN PRL proposed bills to harmonize with EU legislation.
UKRN PRL proposed bills on amendments to certain legislative acts of Ukraine.
Proposed Bills
Bill 12376 on amendments to certain legislative acts of Ukraine regarding the further harmonization of company legislation with the legislation of the European Union.
The purpose of which is to improve and further harmonize national legislation in the field of corporate governance and company activities with European practice.
This will protect investor rights and expand opportunities for attracting capital.
Bill 12230 on amendments to certain legislative acts of Ukraine regarding the features of privatization of state and municipal property transferred for lease.
And bill 9383 on protection of interests of individuals in the sphere of intellectual property during martial law introduced in connection with the armed aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine regarding the improvement of patent legislation.
Apr. 2025 Update
On Apr. 30, 2025, UKRN PRL announced that the president signed law 43620-IX on protection of interests of individuals in the sphere of intellectual property during martial law introduced in connection with the armed aggression of the Russia against Ukraine regarding the improvement of patent legislation.
Deadlines for actions and procedures related to acquiring and protecting IP rights, previously suspended during martial law, have now resumed in line with Ukrainian law.
In addition, annual fees for maintaining IP rights that were due during martial law are considered paid on time if settled within 75 days of this law's entry into force.
Additionally, the law outlines that the certificate renewal fees due during martial law are also deemed timely if paid within 75 days from this law’s effective date.
The bill enters into force on May 30, 2025 (30 days after official publication).
Regulators
UKRN PRL
Entity Types
Corp; Inv Co
Reference
PR Law 43620-IX, 4/30/2025; PR 4/30/2025; Law 43620-IX; PR, 4/10/2025; Bill 12376, Bill 12230, Bill 9383
