🕊️ IP in Times of War: The Hidden Battlefield

Opening Hook:
Did you know Russia legalized IP piracy against “unfriendly nations” during the Ukraine conflict? Trademarks like McDonald’s were copied without permission.

Key Points:

• IP can be weaponized—used as leverage in trade wars and sanctions.

• The U.S. has seized patents during wartime (e.g., aspirin from Germany in WW1).

• Ukraine suspended IP deadlines during martial law to support creators.

Interactive Element:

🧩 Guess the History:

Takeaway for Underserved Innovators:
Even in conflict, IP matters. It protects your ideas—and can be a tool for justice or exploitation. Stay informed.

Reference:

• The Invisible Battlefield – Legal Advantage

• How Russia is Using IP as a War Tactic – The Conversation