Legal regulation of intellectual property in Ukraine during martial law

The objective of this study is to explore the legal regulation of intellectual property within Ukraine amidst the imposition of martial law.The research demonstrates the crucial importance of effectively managing the intellectual property landscape in Ukraine under these circumstances to mitigate potential legal challenges that may arise in the future.The preservation of data is further highlighted as a critical element for the safeguarding and enforcement of intellectual property rights in a post-war Ukrainian economy.The research employed a range of methodologies including the examination of existing literature, synthesis, deduction, comparative analysis, meta-analysis, and other approaches.The fi ndings emphasize the ongoing operation of "Ukrpatent," the entity responsible for administering intellectual property matters in Ukraine, despite the full-scale Russian invasion."Ukrpatent" continues to fulfi ll its responsibilities and maintain the continuity of the state system dedicated to the legal protection of intellectual property.An analysis of data obtained from "Ukrpatent" revealed that the volume of registered industrial property objects in Ukraine for the initial six months of 2023 was 74.7% compared to the same period in 2022, indicating a commendable performance given the ongoing confl ict.Consequently, despite the extraordinary diffi culties faced across various sectors of Ukrainian society under martial law, persistent legislative efforts are underway, particularly in the sphere of intellectual property.The ongoing functionality and phased improvement of intellectual property rights protection mechanisms during martial law, bolstered by the support of allied nations and the international com-