The delegation of EUIPO and European IP offices visited Kyiv region. In particular, they visited Bucha and Irpin and beholded the consequences of war crimes committed by russian troops during the occupation of the cities.

It was an emotional and challenging trip, but it shows that Ukraine has hope for victory and strong development after the war is over.

“Intellectual property can be very- very useful. It will help businesses to operate, create jobs and grow. It will provide the opportunity for future generations of Ukrainians to prosper,” said João Negrao, EUIPO Executive Director.

“Despite of the war, we need to start rebuilding Ukraine now and create mechanisms for its further development,” noted Olena Orliuk, Director of the UANIPIO.

The European delegation included, in particular:

• Executive Director, EUIPO João Negrão
• Director, Institutional and Cooperation Department (ICD) EUIPO Sandris Laganovskis
• Director General, Estonian Patent Office Margus Viher
• Director, Patent Office of the Republic of Latvia Agris Batalauskis
• Director, State Patent Bureau of the Republic of Lithuania Irina Urbonė
• President, Patent Office of the Republic of Poland Edyta Demby-Siwek
• Director General of the State Agency on Intellectual Property of the Republic of Moldova Eugeniu Rusu

Photo: Yury Bielakh

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