“PatentUm” as a Digital Solution for Protecting Intellectual Property Rights in the Russian Federation

Abstract

Introduction: The institution of intellectual property in the Russian Federation has been developing and improving, as evidenced by the significant growth in intellectual property registrations with Rospatent, as well as the country’s strategic priorities highlighted in the fundamental policy documents. These factors have created the unprecedented basis for the development and advancement of domestic intellectual property platforms. The article substantiates the need to create a digital platform as the innovative tool for protecting intellectual property in Russia.Methodology and Materials: The authors relied on the Russian and international regulations in the fi eld of intellectual property protection, the statistical data from Rospatent, as well as academic research findings. The empirical research methods were employed: the survey of the target audience, and the comparative analysis of the key players in the fi eld of intellectual property.Research Results and Discussion: Based on the analysis of some current trends and issues in the fi eld of intellectual property, the authors put forward the idea of developing a mobile tool capable of eliminating existing economic, legal, and social barriers. The analysis of the existing competitors in the Russian market is provided, indicating their fundamental competitive advantages, and the results of the survey of the target audience are presented.Conclusions: The development of the technologically advanced and comprehensive mobile tool for intellectual property protection is a pressing need in the Russian society. PatentUm, which has no equivalent in the Russian or international markets, could become a high-quality infrastructure solution for the new economy, where intellectual property is becoming a tangible economic asset.