This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Economy, Ukrinform reported.

It is noted that on March 21, 2024, the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine adopted an order approving the procedure for creating and maintaining a national list of websites that raise concerns about compliance with intellectual property rights.

“Despite the difficulties of a large-scale war, we are making every effort to protect the copyright and related rights of holders of Ukrainian and foreign intellectual property rights on the Internet. Ukraine requires authorized states – members of the World Intellectual Property Organization – to provide information about copyright-infringing websites and applications view of national norms.” – noted First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine – Minister of Economy of Ukraine Yulia Svyridenko.

Thanks to the interaction of the Ministry of Economy with WIPO through the WIPO Alert data exchange platform, participating countries can exchange information about possible violations of intellectual property rights on an international scale. Owners of copyright and/or related rights can now apply to the intellectual property office for a website that raises concerns about compliance with intellectual property rights to be included in the national list of such websites.

Ukraine is the fifteenth country to join the WIPO initiative. This is an important step towards creating a safer digital space in Ukraine, which will contribute not only to the protection of intellectual property rights, but also to the further development of the national economy.

As reported, the WIPO ALERT Database is a secure online platform managed by the World Intellectual Property Organization, where Authorized Participants of WIPO Member States can upload lists containing detailed information about websites (as well as mobile applications) reasonably suspected of infringing intellectual property rights. Rights.