The development of IT solutions in the IP sphere, the enlargement of international partnership and the strengthening of law enforcement – these are the priorities for cooperation set out in the Working plan for 2026-2027 to implement the Memorandum of Understanding on bilateral cooperation between the Ukrainian National Office for Intellectual Property and Innovations (UANIPIO/IP Office) and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO).
On March 17, 2026, the Working plan was signed by Olena Orliuk, Director of UANIPIO, and João Negrão, Executive Director of EUIPO, as a part of the annual event organized by the partners of the EU4IP international technical assistance project “Strengthening Intellectual Property Rights: Enlargement and Partnership” (EU4IP project), which took place in Alicante, Spain.
The document identifies key initiatives that will have the most significant impact on the development of Ukraine’s IP system and provides for the implementation of joint initiatives in key areas of cooperation.
Particularly, this refers to initiatives aimed at developing information technologies in the IP sphere, integration with the tools of the EU Intellectual Property Network (IP Network), strengthening institutional capacity, exchanging information, in particular regarding methodologies for economic research in the IP sphere, as well as enhancing cooperation on law enforcement and the public awareness of intellectual property.
“The signing of the Working plan for the new period is the next step in strengthening cooperation with EUIPO. It is important for us not only to implement modern IT solutions, but also to integrate with European tools and practices, strengthen institutional capacity and ensure effective law enforcement. Such cooperation creates additional opportunities for the development of the Ukrainian intellectual property system in alignment with EU standards and helps support Ukrainian businesses as they enter European markets,” noted Olena Orliuk.
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The EU-funded EU4IP project in cooperation with EUIPO aims to strengthen the legal protection and law enforcement of IP rights in Ukraine, Moldova and Armenia, to develop the institutional capacity of national offices in the IP sphere and to support the use of intellectual property as a tool for economic growth, innovation and increasing investment attractiveness.
Strengthening cooperation with EUIPO is a recommendation from the European Commission, as outlined in the Reports on Ukraine’s progress within the framework of the European Union’s Enlargement Package.
The implementation of the EU4IP project’s initiatives contributes to Ukraine’s fulfillment of the commitments within the EU accession process, particularly in terms of preparation for negotiations and alignment with the EU acquis under negotiation Chapter 7 “Intellectual Property Rights.”
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