The becoming and development of a system of protection of intellectual property rights in Europe and the USA

Abstract

This scientific article focuses on the establishment and development of a system of legal protection of intellectual property rights in Europe and the United States of America. It is pointed out that the first foundations of the modern European institution for the protection of intellectual property rights were developed in ancient Greece, namely during 257-180 BC. A considerable development of the printing business in Europe in the Middle Ages led to the further development of intellectual property rights. The development of science, technology, and capitalist relations in the UK has led to the development of a system of legal protection and protection of intellectual property rights. Subsequently, international regulations on the protection of intellectual property rights were adopted in Europe, which became the basis for the formation of modern EU intellectual property law. Another approach to the creation of an intellectual property rights system was initiated in the United States. There, a significant role was given to the protection of industrial property rights, namely technology, trademarks