The Ukrainian National Office for Intellectual Property and Innovations (UKRNOIVI) has reported that, as of 3 June 2026, a total of 1,175 intellectual property rights associated with sanctioned persons have been blocked in Ukraine, including 653 trademarks.
The restrictions are being implemented in accordance with Ukraine’s sanctions legislation and the decision of the National Security and Defense Council of 20 November 2023, which introduced sectoral economic and other restrictive measures against the Russian Federation. Under these measures, residents of the Russian Federation are prohibited from engaging in activities related to intellectual property rights in Ukraine.
At the same time, the sanctions framework provides a limited exception allowing the renewal of existing intellectual property protection documents. According to UKRNOIVI, such renewals do not create new rights, transfer ownership, alter the rights holder, or authorize sanctioned entities to engage in commercial activities in Ukraine.
The Office emphasized that maintaining the validity of intellectual property rights may be important for future legal proceedings aimed at recovering assets linked to Russia and obtaining compensation for damages caused by the war. Preserving these rights ensures that the relevant assets remain identifiable and legally enforceable for potential future claims.
Ukraine continues to apply a broad range of legal measures designed to prevent individuals and entities connected with the aggressor state from acquiring or exercising intellectual property rights. As part of the trademark examination process, applicants are screened to determine whether they fall within categories covered by Ukrainian sanctions legislation and related government regulations.
Where an applicant is found to be connected with the aggressor state, UANIPIO may refuse trademark registration for all designated goods and services. Requests to amend such applications are generally not accepted.
These restrictions form part of Ukraine’s wider policy aimed at limiting the economic activities of persons associated with the Russian Federation and safeguarding Ukraine’s national interests. Similar approaches are applied not only to trademarks but also to patents, utility models, industrial designs, and other categories of intellectual property rights.