Design patent application in Ukraine

In today's rapidly changing business environment, protecting innovative designs is more important than ever. Whether you are a budding entrepreneur, a seasoned business owner, or an inventor creating the next big innovation, it is vital to understand how to secure industrial design rights.

In Ukraine, individuals, companies, or other entities, regardless of their place of residence, can apply for industrial designs. Normally, the right to register the design belongs to the creator of the design or his legal successor. Ukrainian law also provides that if the employer does not take action to apply for registration within 4 months after the designer submits a formal notice, the original creator has the right to retain the opportunity to register the design. This window period provides designers with an opportunity to ensure their rights.

In Ukraine, the scope of what can be registered is quite broad, including the appearance derived from the characteristics of the product - lines, shapes, colors, textures and materials. However, the design must comply with the norms of public order and meet certain criteria, namely novelty and distinctiveness. Certain designs, such as those of unstable forms or designs driven purely by technical functionality, cannot be registered. Understanding these nuances can be complex, but with the guidance of PageCode, you can navigate these standards with confidence.

Registering an industrial design involves several fees, including application fees, grant fees, and publication fees. For example, the application fee for a single design is UAH 1,600, and additional designs in the same application are charged UAH 500 each. Applicants who are not residents of Ukraine must pay the application fee in US dollars.

Novelty grace period

Ukraine provides a 12-month post-disclosure grace period, allowing creators to freely disclose their designs without losing the underlying novelty rights. This is a critical consideration for strategic development and marketing.

In the complex world of industrial design protection, knowledge and timely action are business’ best allies. Whether you are initiating a new application or defending your rights, having a partner like PageCode is invaluable. Our expertise and extensive global IP network ensure that you not only protect your ideas, but also maximize the commercial impact of those ideas.

For more personalized guidance or to start your design registration process, please feel free to contact a professional consultant at YZM. Explore our services by clicking or scanning the QR code below to see how we can help you protect your innovation today.