The Criminal Law and Procedure Department of the Academic and Research Institute of Law at SumDU has established a new scientific club called “Horizons of Intellectual Law.”
DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL LAW OF THE INSTITUTE OF LAW
Students enrolled in the “Intellectual Property” and “Law Enforcement” programs recently attended the inaugural webinar in a series dedicated to public integrity principles and their practical application. Held on November 6, this first session introduced participants to 13 core principles of public integrity, including transparency, leadership, ethical behaviour, conflict of interest prevention, risk management, and community engagement.
On 6 November 2024, students of the Intellectual Property educational programme had the opportunity to attend an online lecture on the “Legal Regime of Co-authorship” held via the Zoom platform. The lecture was delivered by Anna Shtefan, Doctor of Law, practicing lawyer, international project expert, and Head of the Department of Copyright and Related Rights at the Intellectual Property Research Institute. She shared her extensive experience and insights on the legal regulation of co-authorship and the complexities that arise in this field.
On October 25, 2024, an online roundtable was held for representatives of higher education institutions and research organizations on the topic “Implementing Intellectual Property Policy: Practical Insights.” The event served as a platform for exchanging ideas and experiences regarding the role of intellectual property (IP) in modern educational and research processes. Department Head Olha Maletova actively participated in the discussions, contributing insights on key aspects of IP policy.
On October 22, 2024, Olha Maletova, Head of the Department of Criminal Law and Procedure, participated in an online event focused on “Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property.” This event was part of a webinar series organized by the Committee on IT, Media, and Personal Data Protection of the Ukrainian Bar Association, dedicated to the application of artificial intelligence in legal practice.
On October 21, 2024, an open online lecture was held for students of the “Intellectual Property” educational program, focusing on the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights in the IT sector. The lecture was organized by the Department of Criminal Law Disciplines and Litigation, featuring leading specialists from the IP Office who shared their practical experience in this field.