The Chronograph of Inventions

May 19

  • In 1857, a patent for an "electromagnetic fire alarm telegraph for cities" was issued to William Francis Channing and Moses Gerrish Farmer (USA).

    In 1987, a patent for "keeping a head alive" was issued to Chet Fleming (USA). A cabinet provides physical and biochemical support for an animal's head severed from its body. Oxygenated blood and nutrients are circulated by means of tubes connected to arteries and veins that emerge from the neck.

Copyright Registration

   The Romanenko Patent Agency offers services of copyright registration.

   The main legislation concerning copyright and related rights in Ukraine is The Law  of Ukraine On Copyright and Related Rights.

   List of documents necessary for copyright registration:

  • a work copy in a material form e.g. musical work noted in music or presented in audio/video form; photos, pictures, maps, plans etc printed or presented as computer file; computer programs in their initial form
  • declaration of copyright registration with stated author and declarant, their place of residence or abode
  • power of attorney.
Official fees of the Ukrainian Patent Office
Operations

Official Fee for Legal Entity, hryvnas

Official Fee for Natural Entity, hryvnas
 Preparation for state registration of copyright  161.50  55.25
 Preparation for state registration of agreements concerning author's rights on the work  195.50  72.55
 Issue of certificate of copyright registration  25.50  8.50