The impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on copyright and related rights, digital enforcement, efficient rights management, and new approaches to registration and licensing were discussed at the International Copyright Institute (ICI 2025) held in Washington, D.C. (USA).
Liubov Maidanyk, Deputy Director of the Ukrainian National Office for Intellectual Property and Innovations (UANIPIO/IP Office), took part in the event organized by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in cooperation with the United States Copyright Office (USCO).
ICI 2025 focused on new developments and challenges in the sphere of copyright and related rights, strategic issues at the national and international levels, with a particular emphasis on developing countries and countries with transition economies.
The event served as a platform for learning about US practices and sharing experiences with a view to improving the national copyright system, infrastructure, and capabilities to address new challenges in this area.
The ICI 2025 program covered a wide range of issues related to copyright and related rights, including:
During her visit to the US, Liubov Maidanyk also visited USCO, where she presented the activities of UANIPIO and talked about her experience of working with Ukrainian creative industries in the area of copyright and related rights on a demand-based approach.
The meeting participants also discussed issues related to:
“Ukraine is currently undergoing a transformation in the sphere of copyright and related rights. It is extremely important to integrate international practices and standards so that Ukrainian authors, creators, and artists feel confident in the global market. Events such as ICI 2025 open up opportunities to exchange experiences and form a common vision of what modern copyright should be in the digital world,” commented Liubov Maidanyk.
Photos: U.S. Copyright Office.
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