What can be registered
Literary and other works, texts, photographs, designs, computer programs, databases and other copyright-protected works.
Intellectual Property
Copyright Registration in Ukraine
Copyright generally arises when a work is created. State registration is not what creates copyright, but it can provide documentary evidence concerning the author and the work and may assist in protecting the rights holder’s interests.
Intellectual Property
Copyright Registration in Ukraine
Copyright generally arises when a work is created. State registration is not what creates copyright, but it can provide documentary evidence concerning the author and the work and may assist in protecting the rights holder’s interests.
Document preparation
We review the work and the author/right holder information, prepare the filing package and check it before submission.
Copyright agreements
We assist with assignments of economic rights, licences and other agreements governing use of a work.
Copyright for business and IT
Rights in websites, software, design and content, including work created by employees and contractors.
We assist with state copyright registration and agreements concerning economic rights in works. We help identify the author and rights holder, describe the asset, prepare supporting materials and document ownership in relationships with employees and contractors.
What copyright can protect
Copyright may cover texts, photographs, graphics, designs, video, music and other works, computer programs, databases and other creative outputs where legal requirements are met. Businesses should distinguish authorship from ownership of economic rights.
Why consider state registration
Copyright generally arises through creation of the work, so state registration is not what creates the right. Registration documents may nevertheless help document information about the work and author and support contracting, negotiations and evidence in a dispute.
Websites, software and digital assets
We review rights in websites, source code, interface design, text, photography, video, databases and materials produced by developers, designers, marketers and other contractors, including whether the necessary economic rights have been transferred.
Employee and commissioned works
Where a work is created by an employee or contractor, agreements should address ownership and scope of economic rights, permitted uses, remuneration, delivery of materials and the ability to modify the work.
How we work
01Review the situation and asset
02Define the legal strategy
03Prepare documents
04Filing / contracting / enforcement action
05Support through completion
What to prepare
- a copy or description of the work and identifying materials
- author and applicant/right-holder details
- information about creation date and circumstances
- agreements with authors, employees or contractors where rights were transferred
- information about prior publication where applicable
When to seek advice
- you need to document rights in a website, design, photography, text or software
- an investor or counterparty is conducting IP due diligence
- a contractor created materials but ownership terms are unclear
- a work or content is being used without permission
Frequently asked questions
Does copyright arise only after registration?
No. Registration is not a condition for copyright to arise; it can serve as an additional way to document information about the right and work.
Can you assist with software rights?
Yes. For businesses it is important to review both the copyright position and the agreements with developers.
Does paying a designer automatically transfer all rights?
Payment alone should not be treated as a substitute for a properly drafted agreement. The scope of transferred economic rights should be checked under the contract and applicable law.
Intellectual Property
Trademark Registration in Ukraine
Clearance, Nice Classification strategy, application preparation and support throughout the trademark registration process.
IP Licensing Agreements and Assignment
Drafting and review of agreements for trade marks, works, designs, software and other intellectual property.
Intellectual Property Protection
Legal support where a brand, logo, content, design, software or another protected asset is used without authorization.
Need advice on intellectual property?
Tell us about the asset or issue and we will identify an appropriate registration, contractual or protection route.
