IP&Music: Online Stream on Music and Copyright
On April 21, Ukrainian Intellectual Property Week (IP Week 2025) was launched by the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine and the Ukrainian National Office for Intellectual Property and Innovations (IP Office), in partnership with key stakeholders.The theme «IP and Music: Feel the Beat of IP» was selected by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) to honor the universal language of music and the talented authors, inventors, and entrepreneurs who continue to create new sounds, styles, and technologies — shaping the future of music, uniting people, evoking powerful emotions, and making us all feel the rhythm.
As part of IP Week 2025, IP Academy hosted two dedicated online streams:
- one for high school students (grades 9–11) and secondary school teachers;
- another for students and teachers of pre-tertiary and higher education institutions.
Both sessions were devoted to exploring the intersection of music and intellectual property.
Key Discussion Topics
During the stream, the following questions were explored:
- How are music and intellectual property connected?
- What exactly is protected by copyright in music?
- Which rights belong to authors, performers, poets, composers, and producers?
- How can a trademark help musicians gain recognition?
- How are designs and technical solutions protected in the music industry?
Speakers from IP Academy included:
- Anna Tkachuk, intellectual property professional of the 1st category of the Department of Training, Retraining, and Professional Development;
- Yuliia Kravchenko, Deputy Head of the Department of Educational, Methodological and Information-Analytical Work.
For those who missed the event or wish to rewatch it, the recording is available on the IP Office’s official YouTube channel.
IP&Music: Thematic Offline Lesson
On April 29, the IP Academy team held a special lesson for Grade 6-A students of Lyceum No. 142 in Kyiv. The pupils learned:
- what intellectual property rights are and why they matter to every creator;
- which rights belong to poets, composers, and performers;
- what is protected by copyright and related rights in the field of music.
Presentation of the Guide: Key Takeaways
The Academy also presented a special publication – the guide «Intellectual Property and Music: Feel the Beat of Intellectual Property».
This accessible handbook is designed for a broad audience without a legal background and provides clear explanations of the basics of copyright in music.
It helps readers better understand:
- what is protected by copyright in the music industry;
- which rights belong to songwriters, performers, or sound producers;
- what is covered by related rights in music;
- how design helps artists stand out in the music world;
- what geographical indications in music are and why they matter..
The guide serves as an educational tool, helping readers gain a comprehensive understanding of the diverse intellectual property assets created and used in the music industry.
The guide is available for viewing or downloading HERE.