10 Popular Questions

Question

Impact on Economy

Impact on Population

1

Who owns developments funded by the state?

Determines commercialization/export rights

Public resource involvement in innovation

2

Can military technologies be patented during wartime?

Enables monetization of innovations

Enhances national defense

3

How to protect dual-use technologies?

Affects export potential

Ensures technological sovereignty

4

Should volunteer-developed software be copyrighted?

Clarifies legal status of open-source work

Protects volunteer contributions

5

What happens if patents are lost due to shelling/evacuation?

Risk of asset loss

Protects displaced persons and businesses

6

Can companies use third-party IP for defense without a license?

Speeds up production

Legal/moral dilemmas

7

How is IP protected internationally during war?

Enables market access (EU/US)

Ensures investor confidence

8

Is it legal to sell patents during martial law?

Mobilizes capital via IP

Ensures transparency in sensitive sales

9

How does IP affect grant funding?

Core requirement in Horizon Europe/USAID

Attracts innovation funding

10

Is legal reform in IP necessary?

Updates regulatory framework

Simplifies procedures for citizens & SMEs