UNFAIR COMPETITION IN PATENT LAW (PATENT TROLLING)

The purpose of this article is to consider problematic issues regarding unfair competition in patent law, particular, trolling. For purpose, the concepts «patent trolling» and troll» were analyzed. Types trolls are also defined. signs peculiarities trolling Ukraine reasons for its spread established. manifestation competition, consisting abuse intellectual property rights, considered. Recommendations given on introducing an effective mechanism combat bring them justice competition. methodological basis research general scientific special methods knowledge. use these made it possible describe propose ways solve problem Results: no provision national legislation directly provides liability including under law. Ukrainian does not provide which a certain way have conditional nature, since they provided their personal responsibility terms compliance object with conditions patentability or criteria protectionability. In regard, necessary eliminate causes that contribute mentioned negative phenomenon at legislative level. Discussion: fact, trolls» neither product manufacturers nor inventors, but only possess rights objects buying up protective documents realizing by prohibiting use, initiating lawsuits, that’s why got name.