POPULARIZATION OF KNOWLEDGE IN THE SPHERE OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY: WHEN, HOW AND WHY WOULD WE DO IT?

Abstract

In the article the issue on popularization of knowledge in the sphere of intellectual property in the educational establishments is examined.As of today, the system of general secondary and professional education does not provide for systematic measures on popularization of knowledge on intellectual property.Economic and jurisprudential subjects as well as elective courses in the school have substantial potential for the popularization and providing children with knowledge on the basics of intellectual property which, unfortunately, is not yet exploited.The specialty «Intellectual Property» relates to such fields of knowledge as «Management and Administration» and «Law». Not that many chairs on intellectual property try to popularize knowledge on intellectual property and to attract more students to acquire this knowledge. In view of the complexity and interdisciplinary of the mentioned specialty there is a problem of insufficient informational work on the relevance and the practical need for the professionals of this qualification in the sphere of intellectual property education.The existing problematic issues and proposed ways of their solving are addressed in an integrated manner with consideration of international experience. In particular, the example of the Republic of Korea was considered in detail where the popularization of knowledge on intellectual property begins at childhood. Raise awarenessamong students (elementary school, middle school and high school) on copyright through the experience-oriented program within the school curriculum (e.g. extracurricular activities or creative discretional activities). Teachers in charge will receive training in advance and acquaint themselves with copyright concept and educational methodology. Training programs are designed to meet the needs of young people and are formed from the consideration and analysis of cases found in everyday life.Ukraine needs to unite as many participants as possible to develop and further implement the National IP Strategy, a separate block of which envisages the formation of a high level of culture and education in the sphere of intellectual property. To nurture respect for intellectual property rights from childhood, to encourage young children of primary school age to learn about this extremely interesting and useful sphere, to create the conditions for the development of children's intellectual abilities, children's invention, using international experience and cooperation.