Leasing of intellectual property objects: legal aspects and economic benefits

in the modern conditions of innovative development, intellectual property objects (hereinafter IPO) play an increasingly significant role – the results of creative activity, such as inventions, software, trademarks, etc. However, the commercialization of these intangible assets often faces financing problems: enterprises do not have enough of their own funds, and banks are reluctant to accept patents or know-how as collateral. In this context, leasing of intellectual property objects is a relevant mechanism that can attract investment in the field of intellectual assets and ensure their wider implementation. Acceleration of scientific and technological progress objectively requires new ways of distributing rights to the results of intellectual activity, and leasing of IPO is considered as a relatively new and effective way of commercializing such rights. The article examines the leasing of intellectual property objects (IPO) as a way of economic and legal cooperation. The work considers the main legal issues related to the transfer of rights to use IPO through leasing agreements. The topics of legislative regulation, protection of the rights of owners and prevention of possible violations are touched upon. Based on the analysis of foreign and Russian experience, proposals are given for improving the legislation and practice of using intellectual property leasing. The article will be useful for lawyers, economists, entrepreneurs and specialists studying intellectual property.

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