Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and the related restrictions on the educational process, the period from 2019 to 2021 was remarkably eventful for Kyiv Institute of Intellectual Property and Law. Above all, this period was marked by the development of cooperation programs with national and European institutions to enhance student employment opportunities.
In February 2019, a memorandum of cooperation was signed with the Main Territorial Department of Justice in Kyiv. The key objective of this agreement was to provide students of the Institute with comprehensive exposure to all practical aspects of notarial activities, the implementation of state legal policy, the enforcement of court decisions, the legalization of civil associations, expert support for justice, and the fight against money laundering. This initiative significantly contributed to the employment of university graduates in Kyiv justice institutions and increased the involvement of practicing professionals in the Institute teaching process.
A similar cooperation agreement was signed between Kyiv Institute and Boryspil City Council, with the participation of the President of NU 'OLA', Sergiy Kivalov, and the Mayor of Boryspil, Anatolii Fedorchuk. The primary focus of this cooperation was the implementation of joint initiatives to meet the educational needs of Boryspil territorial community, the creation of favorable conditions for practical training and internships, and the expansion of employment opportunities for graduates of Kyiv Institute of Intellectual Property and Law of the National University 'Odesa Law Academy'. Additionally, the agreement aimed to coordinate efforts in implementing educational policies within the region.
May 2019. Signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation between Rector Vasyl Felyk of KIIPL and Mayor of Boryspil Anatoliy Fedorchuk
Similar memorandums were also signed with the law firm 'ARZINGERТА', the Main Directorate of the State Service of Ukraine on Food Safety and Consumer Protection in Kyiv, and Myronivka City Council of Kyiv Region. All of these agreements aimed to facilitate knowledge exchange between students and professionals, as well as to provide opportunities for students to undergo practical training in the respective institutions. The highly active practice-oriented approach of Kyiv Institute administration resulted in a rapid increase in the number of applicants, students who sought education not merely for the sake of a diploma, but to acquire real practical knowledge and secure employment in their field.
On December 5, 2020, students of Kyiv Institute of Intellectual Property and Law gained the opportunity to undergo military training under the Reserve Officer Training Program. This became possible due to the signing of a memorandum of cooperation between the Institute and Ivan Cherniakhovskyi National Defense University of Ukraine. The training is conducted using the "military day" method, allowing students to study without interrupting their primary education for two years. Upon completion of the military training program, students will have the opportunity to receive the rank of reserve officer along with their higher education diploma.
This significantly expands their career prospects, particularly in the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU), the Prosecutor's Office, the National Police of Ukraine, the State Border Guard Service, the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine and its structural divisions, as well as other law enforcement and military institutions. Graduates of the Institute who complete military training begin their service immediately as officers, assuming corresponding positions.
December 2020. KIIPL, represented by Rector Vasyl Felyk, and the National Defense University of Ukraine, represented by Colonel Yevhen Vitaliyovych Kamalov, Head of the Military Training Department, sign a memorandum
December 2020. KIIPL, represented by Rector Vasyl Felyk, and the National Defense University of Ukraine, represented by Colonel Yevhen Vitaliyovych Kamalov, Head of the Military Training Department, sign a memorandum
December 2020. KIIPL, represented by Rector Vasyl Felyk, and the National Defense University of Ukraine, represented by Colonel Yevhen Vitaliyovych Kamalov, Head of the Military Training Department, sign a memorandum
April 2018. KIIPL Participates in the Official Launch of the Council of Europe Project "Supporting Ukraine in the Implementation of Judgments of the European Court of Human Rights"
Kyiv Institute of Intellectual Property and Law continued to expand its international activities. Following the signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation with the Patent and Trademark Office of the Republic of Azerbaijan in 2017, the Institute further strengthened its global partnerships by signing agreements with several international institutions: Baku Slavic University, San Education Organization, the Public Security Academy of Mykolas Romeris University (Vilnius, Lithuania), the Center for Ukrainian and European Scientific Cooperation, and the Center for International Relations 'Peace and Security.'
These agreements outlined specific educational and scientific activities that the signatories committed to conducting. These included joint scientific and practical conferences, seminars, round tables, training sessions, and practical training for students pursuing Law and International Law programs at the bachelor's and master's levels.
Kyiv Institute of Intellectual Property and Law fosters a vibrant scientific community. The Institute regularly hosts scientific and practical conferences, supports PhD and doctoral theses defenses, and provides expert opinions at the request of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine, the Supreme Court, and other state authorities.
On April 19, 2019, the Institute organized the International Scientific and Practical Conference named 'Intellectual Property and Law on the Path to Sustainable Development of Ukraine.' The event focused on discussing both theoretical and practical challenges in the development of copyright, related rights, and patent law.
The plenary session of the conference featured presentations by renowned scholars and practitioners: Director of the V.M. Koretsky Institute of State and Law of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine Yurii Shemshuchenko; Permanent Representative of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine in the Constitutional Court of Ukraine Anatolii Selivanov; Rector of the Kyiv University of Law of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine Yurii Boshytskyi; Vitalii Hotsaliuk; Doctor of Law, University of Munich Bernhard Schloer.
April 2019. Opening of an International Conference by Rector of KIIPL Vasyl Felyk
Speech at the Conference by Yuriy Shemshuchenko, Director of the V.M. Koretsky Institute of State and Law of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine
Speech at the conference by Anatolii Selivanov, Permanent Representative of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine in the Constitutional Court of Ukraine, renowned scholar and professor
May 2021. Opening of the Sports Complex of Kyiv Institute of Intellectual Property and Law
May 2021. Opening of the Sports Complex of Kyiv Institute of Intellectual Property and Law
May 2021. Opening of the Sports Complex of Kyiv Institute of Intellectual Property and Law
May 2021. Opening of the Sports Complex of Kyiv Institute of Intellectual Property and Law
The opening of the sports complex at Kyiv Institute of Intellectual Property and Law marks a truly significant event in the institution's history. It is worth noting that Kyiv Institute of Intellectual Property and Law is not only a center for education, professional and scientific growth, but also a hub for promoting sports, a healthy lifestyle, active engagement, and physical culture among our students. "Everything for the students!" – under this motto, and with the support of the President of NU "OLA," Academician Sergiy Kivalov, and the Director of KIIPL, Professor V.I. Felyk, the grand opening of the new sports complex took place on May 28, 2021, on the left bank of the Dnipro River in Kyiv.
The ceremonial event was attended by numerous distinguished guests: David Arakhamia, Member of Ukrainian Parliament, Head of the 'People's Servant' parliamentary faction in the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine; Serhii Shkarlet - Minister of Education and Science of Ukraine, Doctor of Economics, Professor; Member of Ukrainian Parliament Andrii Strikharskyi; Member of Ukrainian Parliament - Oleksandr Kachura.
The Minister of Education and Science of Ukraine, Serhiy Shkarlet, greeted everyone present on the occasion of Knowledge Day. The President of NU "Odesa Law Academy" Sergiy Kivalov wished the first-year students good health, an exciting student life, strong knowledge acquisition, self-realization, and inspiration. Greetings to the freshmen were also delivered by many distinguished guests: the Head of the State Service of Education Quality, Ruslan Vasylovych Hurak; Rector of the National Aviation University, Professor Maksym Heorhiyovych Lutskiy; and Deputy Minister of Justice of Ukraine for Enforcement Service, Andriy Vitaliyovych Haichenko.
With God's Blessing and spiritual guidance, Rector of the Kyiv Theological Academy and Seminary, Sylvester, addressed the freshmen, students, and their parents. The President of KIIPL NU "Odesa Law Academy," Sergiy Kivalov, presented the first-year students with a symbolic student ID, which serves as an official document confirming their student status. After that, the first-year students recited the Student's Oath, symbolizing their dedication and respect for education.
September 2021. The Minister of Education and Science of Ukraine, Serhiy Shkarlet, greets KIIPL students on the occasion of Knowledge Day
September 2021. With God's Blessing, Rector of the Kyiv Theological Academy and Seminary Sylvester Addresses the Students of KIIPL
September 2021. Ceremonial Presentation of the KIIPL Student ID Card
November 2021. Election of the Rector and President of KIIPL as an Independent University. The Minister of Education and Science Serhiy Shkarlet Attends the Voting Process in Person
November 2021. Election of the Rector and President of KIIPL as an Independent University. The Minister of Education and Science Serhiy Shkarlet Attends the Voting Process in Person
November 2021. Future Rector of KIIPL Vasyl Felyk Casts His Vote
November 2021. Minister of Education and Science Serhiy Shkarlet congratulates the newly elected President of the University Serhiy Kivalov on his victory
On November 19th, the first elections for the President and Rector of the now independent University of Intellectual Property and Law took place, in accordance with Article 42 of the Law of Ukraine "On Higher Education" and the University's Statute. Scientific and pedagogical, pedagogical, and other staff members of the University, along with students, elected Doctor of Law, Professor, and Academician Sergiy Vasylovych Kivalov as President. Professor Vasyl Ivanovych Felyk was elected as the Rector of the Kyiv Institute of Intellectual Property and Law of the National University "Odesa Law Academy".
The successful elections were congratulated by the staff of the Kyiv University of Intellectual Property and Law of the National University "Odesa Law Academy" by the Minister of Education and Science of Ukraine, Serhiy Mykolayovych Shkarlet, as well as Petro Musiyovych Kulikov, Chairman of the Union of Rectors of Higher Education Institutions of Ukraine, Rector of Kyiv National University of Construction and Architecture, and Maksym Heorhiyovych Lutskiy.
