State Symbols in Trademarks: Legal Restrictions and International Practice

State symbols enjoy a special legal status. Their use in the logos and trademarks of Ukrainian companies is a sensitive issue, particularly when it concerns marks containing elements such as the word "Ukraine," the letter codes "UA" or "UKR", or stylized state emblems. In such cases, legal regulation of using national symbols in trademarks becomes paramount. 

Incorporating the word "Ukraine," the letter codes "UA," or "UKR", or the trident emblem into a company’s logo may seem like a creative branding decision, but it also carries significant legal risks.

The article explores the most pressing challenges, legal strategies, and regulatory gaps associated with this issue, as analysed by Yaroslav Ognevyuk, Managing Partner at AMBASSADORS, and Marina Izhevska, IP lawyer.

Read the full article via the link in Yurydychna Praktyka.