LEGAL STATUS OF ADVISORS IN THE FIELD OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHT IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

Authors

  • Khrystyna Kmetyk National Aviation University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18372/2306-1472.72.11997

Keywords:

advisor, code of Conduct, intellectual property, patent attorney, trademark attorney

Abstract

Purpose: to research the legal status of advisors in the field of intellectual property right in the United Kingdom. In this article an author distinguishes and gives a legal description of the types of advisors in the field of intellectual property right in the United Kingdom. The main provisions of the Rules of Conduct for Patent Attorneys, Ttrade Mark Attorneys and Other Regulated Persons (2015) are considered. Methods: to analyse the legal status of advisors in the field of intellectual property right in the United Kingdom the method of induction, systematic approach, formal legal methods were used. Results: this research provides an opportunity to broaden the understanding of the institute of advisors in the field of intellectual property right (in particular patent attorneys and trademark attorneys) in the UK and thus include this knowledge in domestic research on intellectual property right. Conclusions: the majority of types of advisors in the field of intellectual property right in the United Kingdom (patent attorneys, chartered patent attorneys, European patent attorneys, registered trademark attorneys and trademark attorneys, European trademark attorneys, etc.) is well-educated professionals in all areas of intellectual property and are able to advise on a wide range of technical and commercial issues in this field. The obtained results will have a positive impact on the reform of the institute of representatives in the field of intellectual property in Ukraine in order to ensure its effectiveness and relevance to the challenges of the present.

Author Biography

Khrystyna Kmetyk, National Aviation University

PhD (Law), Associate Professor.

Department of Civil Law and Trial, Educational and Research Institute of Law, National Aviation University.

Education: Ukrainian University of Finances and International Trade, Kyiv, Ukraine, 2005.

Research area: intellectual property right, civil law, labour law.

References

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The Intellectual Property Regulation Board (2015) The Rules of Conduct for Patent Aattorneys, Ttrade Mark Attorneys and Other Regulated Persons. Available at: http://ipreg.org.uk/wp-content/files/2012/08/IPReg_Code_of_Conduct_August_2017-website.pdf.

The Parliament of the United Kingdom (2007) Legal Services Act. Available at: http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/29/pdfs/ukpga_20070029_en.pdf.

The Intellectual Property Regulation Board General CPD Requirements. Available at: http://ipreg.org.uk/pro/manage-your-professional-development.

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Published

01-11-2017

How to Cite

Kmetyk, K. (2017). LEGAL STATUS OF ADVISORS IN THE FIELD OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHT IN THE UNITED KINGDOM. Proceedings of National Aviation University, 72(3), 135–141. https://doi.org/10.18372/2306-1472.72.11997

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Section

LAW