Tag: European integration

Annotation: This article is devoted to the analysis of legal protection of trademarks in Ukraine: features, problems and prospects for improvement national legislation in the conditions of European integration. The importance of the existence of a trademark and the improvement of its legal protection is emphasized, because bringing the legislation of Ukraine to international standards is one of the conditions for the possibility of acquiring membership in the EU. It was determined that the formation of European standards for the protection and protection of trademarks in the European Union was determined by the processes of globalization and integration. The article draws attention to the need to further prepare Ukraine for membership in the European Union by completing a comprehensive transformation of all spheres. One of these areas is the sphere of intellectual property, in particular, but not exclusively, in relation to issues of legal protection and protection of trademarks. The article also focuses on the issue of the Association Agreement between Ukraine and the EU. The possibility of further cooperation between Ukraine and the EU and the possibility of Ukraine joining the EU and expanding foreign economic and foreign political ties are analyzed. Integration into the European Union is a chance for Ukraine to finally transform into a stable state with undeniable prospects for the future. The Association Agreement between Ukraine and the EU also became a vivid demonstration of a qualitatively new format of relations between Ukraine and the EU based on the principles of "political association and economic integration". Based on the conducted research, the author has determined the main features, problems, directions, the development of which will allow to increase the level of legal protection of trademarks in Ukraine in the conditions of European integration. It has been established that the further improvement of the legislative climate in the field of intellectual property in Ukraine is a necessary condition for its European integration.

Annotation: This article provides an in-depth analysis of the problem of gender inequality in Ukraine, in the context of the process of its European integration. The research is based on the use of various methods of analysis, among which correlation analysis, descriptive analysis and the taxonomy method occupy a significant place. These methods allow for a thorough examination of six key indicators of gender inequality, which include the employment gap, education levels, wages, social support and women's representation in parliament. As a result of the analysis, it was established that the gap in employment and the level of education are decisive factors that affect the opportunities of women in society. The analysis of indicators of gender equality shows that Ukraine, although entering the socio-cultural context of the European Union, remains at the bottom level of the rating among European countries. Despite this, the country has some achievements, in particular, indicators that exceed the average values in terms of the employment rate, the number of women with incomplete secondary education and the level of social support. However, it is worth noting that there are shortcomings, such as the low level of representation of women in parliament, as well as the gender gap in employment and wages. This requires attention and development of strategies to further improve the situation. It is noted that the preservation of gender inequality becomes a serious challenge for Ukraine, especially in the context of the desire for European integration. The conclusions of the article indicate the need for urgent action to reduce these inequalities. The results of the analysis open wide opportunities for further research and development of programs and initiatives aimed at improving the state of gender equality in Ukraine and its adaptation to European standards. Including, conducting a cluster analysis for a deeper understanding of the classification of countries by the level of gender inequality, as well as the formation of strategies for improving low indicators of equality with the aim of raising Ukraine in the rating.

Annotation: This article analyzes EU norms, the procedure of the interaction of EU norms and Ukrainian legislation. It is noted that Ukraine ratified the Association Agreement between Ukraine and the European Union and its Member States in September 2014, from now all public authorities with competence in the field of European integration must ensure the effective and rational fulfillment of their international legal obligations. An essential structural element of the Agreement is the interaction of Ukrainian legislation with EU law. It is stated that the Association Agreement is about 355 acts of the European Union, the norms of which should be enshrined and applied to the national structure of Ukrainian law, since the development of a rational mechanism for the interaction of Ukrainian legislation with the EU legislation is a leading structural element that has a direct relationship with the formation and creation of public policy of Ukraine in general.