PROBLEMS OF TRAINING SPECIALISTS IN THE FIELD OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW: EUROPEAN EXPERIENCE

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to consider problematic issues regarding the training of specialists in the field of intellectual property law, taking into account the European experience. The situation with regard to the specified problem in Ukraine, in particular, the acquisition of knowledge in the field of intellectual property law in national institutions of higher education, was also investigated. The training of these specialists is extremely important for Ukraine, given the increase in violations in the field of intellectual property rights. It is also important to increase respect for intellectual property rights, protection of intellectual property rights, and generally the culture of using objects of intellectual property rights, which is ensured directly in the process of obtaining general knowledge in this field. The methodological basis of the research is general scientific and special methods of scientific knowledge. The use of these methods made it possible to analyze the problems of training specialists in the field of intellectual property law in Ukraine and to describe the peculiarities of their training in European countries. Results: Ukraine should create the proper conditions to ensure quality higher education in intellectual property law, based on an interdisciplinary approach. The level of knowledge of intellectual property law should be increased as part of the acquisition of relevant competencies in other specialties with the aim of increasing competitive intellectual capital for the sake of high-tech, innovative development of the country, creating conditions for self-realization and creativity of the individual, ensuring the needs of society, the labor market and the state in qualified personnel. Discussion: the lack of intellectual property law disciplines in higher education institutions, which are part of the national education system, adapted for relevant specialties, which would contribute to the acquisition of knowledge in the field of intellectual property law not only at the level of specialized master’s degrees in intellectual property law (in law, management ), but also other specialties. There are also no joint master’s programs in intellectual property law with the World Intellectual Property Organization in Ukraine. There is also no ongoing work on training and upgrading the qualifications of the teaching staff involved in teaching courses on intellectual property law both within the framework of specialized master’s programs and disciplines on intellectual property law for various fields of knowledge in general.