Abstract:
Intellectual property (IP) played a crucial role in fostering innovation after World War I.
Patents and copyrights provided inventors with motivation to develop new products and technologies,
contributing to economic growth. This legal protection enabled small and medium enterprises to compete
with larger companies by securing market positions and stimulating diversification and job creation. Strong
IP protection also attracted both domestic and foreign investments, as investors were assured their
innovations were safeguarded from unauthorized use, spurring research and development. International
trade benefited from robust IP laws, facilitating the export of new technologies and products, aiding
economic recovery, and global integration. Governments enacted laws to protect IP, fostering an
environment conducive to innovation. Copyrights promoted cultural and scientific development by ensuring
authors and researchers were rewarded, encouraging further projects. The historical experience of
Europe's post-WWI economic recovery offers valuable lessons for modern Ukraine, demonstrating how IP
can drive innovation, attract investments, and support entrepreneurship in post-conflict recovery.
