The article is aimed at implementing one of Rospatent’s key priorities – the development of affordable and high-quality education in the field of intellectual property. The focus is on the formation of IP competencies in the higher education system. The purpose of the article is to substantiate IP competencies that are appropriate for modern higher education programs. The task is to define a group of competencies in which IP competencies should be included: universal (UC), general professional (GPC) and professional (PC). Two groups of solutions to the problem of determining the positions of IP competence in the structure of higher education programs are proposed: a group of current solutions focused on today’s educational practices, and a group of promising solutions focused on new next-generation FGOS. Within the framework of the current solutions group, three options have been developed: the inclusion of IP competencies in the specification of the content of the UC at the main professional educational program level and the establishment of indicators in the structure of the UC-2 reflecting willingness to work in the field of intellectual property; implementation of this mechanism at the level of the defense industry at an enlarged group of training areas through indicators and descriptors, taking into account the specifics of professional orientation and industry; inclusion in the PC, based on the professional standard. A refined unified formulation of the projected UC-8 has been proposed within the framework of the promising solutions group. The levels of competence have been established, which it is advisable to focus on when clarifying the structure of IP competence in a particular main professional educational program. The criteria of the model program for the formation of IP competencies in universities are substantiated, and strategies for its adaptation to specific conditions are proposed. A new pedagogical concept is presented that implements the idea of continuing education in the field of intellectual property. The directions of further development of the topic in theoretical and managerial projection are outlined.

In modern conditions of rapid development of speech synthesis technologies and digital media, the human voice acquires maximum vulnerability. As a fundamental intangible asset and a unique identity, it requires increased attention within the framework of its security and protection. In this regard, the study of current legal norms in this area, including in the context of current legislation on intellectual property rights, seems timely and promising for the development of this institution in Russian legislation. The purpose of the study is to identify the legal parallels between a citizen’s voice and intellectual property, as well as to identify existing gaps in the civil protection of voice as a fundamental intangible asset. The authors of the article consider the legal nature of the voice and come to the conclusion that this concept should be outside the sphere of law. At the same time, analyzing the legal essence of an audio trademark in the context of its relationship to voice, the authors note that, despite the existence of a certain legal relationship between them, the civil law regime of an intellectual property object does not and cannot be applied to voice. The general conclusion of the article is that the legal parallel between the voice as an intangible asset and the legislation on intellectual property rights is very conditional. The existing gaps in legal regulation currently make it difficult to effectively protect citizens from the misuse of voice, which is especially important in the era of the development of artificial intelligence technologies and digital media. The study highlights the need to develop a voice protection institute that will ensure a balance between the interests of citizens, society and technological progress, and will also contribute to enhanced protection of citizens in the digital age.

The article is devoted to the study of structural elements of patent, contractual and accounting policies of organizations and institutions, the relationships between them, as well as the principles of synchronized development and application in relation to the results of intellectual activity in the implementation of innovative projects. The interests of stakeholders that determine the focuses of the universities patent policy are highlighted. Using the example of the terms of contracts for research and development work characterizing the subject, the procedure for securing intellectual rights and making payments, the influence of contractual policy on the financial and economic parameters of the parties’ activities and the partnership of economic entities in the implementation of innovative projects is demonstrated. Within the framework of the procedure for identifying design documentation as part of intangible assets, the variability of accounting methods that make up the accounting policy and the optionality of their application depending on the type of intellectual property and the implemented management scenarios are shown. For an innovative project to localize production and develop Russian infrastructure for electric transport, a fundamental implementation scheme has been developed based on the creation of a joint venture by the university and a business partner, a structural and logical model of policy synchronization and a morphological matrix of accounting policy elements. The obtained results are of practical importance for scientific and educational organizations developing new technologies in the interests of industrial customers, as well as for commercial organizations producing innovative products in various sectors of the economy.

Organizational competence of universities in matters of intellectual property management and technology transfer is considered as a key competence that ensures sustainable competitive differences, increased flexibility, efficiency and functional effectiveness. The concept and characteristics of organizational competence are disclosed. An analysis of the factors determining the patent activity of Russian universities is carried out. It is concluded that the development of organizational competence allows universities not only to protect their intellectual achievements, but also to successfully implement them in the real sector of the economy, which contributes to increasing their scientific and innovative potential, as well as strengthening their positions at the national and international levels, and technology transfer and commercialization centers of intellectual property are the main organizational mechanism for the formation and practical implementation of intellectual property policy of the university complex.

The “Successful Patent” competition, organized by the Federal Service for Intellectual Property (Rospatent), aims to identify inventions that have demonstrated a tangible economic effect and serves to pinpoint the nation’s technology leaders. The relevance of this study is justified by the need to evaluate the competition’s efficacy as a tool for stimulating innovation activity and patent commercialization across various economic sectors. This study analyzes data on patents submitted by competition participants, including the breakdown of winners by industry, type of organization (large corporations, small and medium-sized enterprises, research and educational institutions), and geographical distribution. A comparative assessment was conducted, juxtaposing competition outcomes with other indicators of innovation activity, such as the number of patent applications and economic impact. The findings reveal that the winners and participants represent a diverse range of economic sectors and organization types, with small and medium-sized businesses making a significant contribution. The competition not only facilitates the recognition of technology leaders but also enhances the commercial appeal of their innovations, thereby stimulating investment and the development of new technologies. The study identifies the competition’s strengths, including the transparency of its expert assessment and its focus on economic impact, while also outlining its limitations, such as the limited representation of certain industries and regions. We conclude that the “Successful Patent” competition is an effective instrument for identifying technology leaders; however, it requires further refinement in terms of expanding evaluation criteria and strengthening post-competition support for winners. The research results provide a foundation for recommendations to improve the competition’s procedures and enhance its impact on the nation’s innovative development.

: The chosen topic owes its relevance to the chief role of Rospatent as a state institution in shaping the IP market with regard to tasks set by the Russian President Vladimir Putin to ensure technological sovereignty and gain technological edge. The purpose of this research was to examine main indicators of the country’s patent activity (PA) in retrospect and at present. The information was derived from the VNIIPI of the USSR State Committee for Inventions, Rospatent annual reports, FIPS and Rosstat databases. The hypothesis is that PA-fluctuations in Russia reflected trends of the inner circuit state macroeconomics, which in turn were affected by the outer circuit geopolitics and the global economy. To assess the hypothesis methods of economic & statistical analysis as well as graphical modeling were applied. The article presents the results of PA analysis of the post-Soviet time (1992–2024), and the comparative analysis of average annual growth rates in late Soviet and post-Soviet periods. It deals with the dynamics of filing applications for inventions, utility models, industrial designs and that of granting patents for the above objects. It also covers relative PA-indicators: coefficient of inventive activity, self-sufficiency ratio and technological dependence ratio. As a key indicator, PA was closely linked to the Russian economy and external factors. The research revealed that despite numerous sanctions coupled with the escape of Western companies from the Russian market the initial decline in patenting was subsequently almost offset by the activity of domestic inventors and the growth of filing by Russian applicants.

The main purpose of this article is to present the Eurasian Accelerated Patent Prosecution Highway Program (EA-PPH). The article provides a detailed explanation of existing accelerated patent prosecution programs worldwide and demonstrates how the mechanisms of these programs have been adapted within the  EA-PPH framework. It highlights key features of the program, reveals benefits for applicants, and outlines conditions for successful participation in it. The material is presented in question-and-answer format, ensuring accessibility and clarity for a broad audience, including potential participants. This information will be useful for entrepreneurs, owners of innovative businesses, independent developers, and creators of new technologies who seek to expedite the patent application process and reduce associated costs.