Within the framework of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and in order to improve the level of students' knowledge in the field of intellectual law, a master class was held at the University of World Economy and Diplomacy on 10 March this year.

The event was attended by the managing partner of Legalmax, a leading law firm specialising in the registration, commercialisation and protection of intellectual property objects, attorney-at-law, patent attorney, member of the Anti-Counterfeiting Committee of the International Trademark Association (INTA) Makhmudov Mukhammadali, as well as the faculty of the Department of Civil Law and International Private Law Disciplines and 3rd year students of the International Law Faculty.

During the master-class Makhmudov Mukhammadali disclosed in detail the main objects of intellectual property, including industrial property and copyright, as well as explained their significance on practical examples and cases. Special attention was paid to international legal acts regulating intellectual property and their role in modern law enforcement.

Within the framework of the “No Counterfeit” month, the specialist also highlighted the issues of combating counterfeit goods and protecting intellectual property rights. The main mechanisms of counteracting counterfeiting at the international and national levels were considered, real cases were analysed, and effective strategies of intellectual property protection were discussed.

The students showed active interest in the topics discussed, asked questions related to practical aspects of intellectual property law and received detailed answers from the expert.

The master class became an important educational event, allowing students to gain unique experience from a leading expert in the field of intellectual property, as well as to develop professional competences and practical skills. The participants noted the significance of such events for developing a deep understanding of the current challenges and perspectives of intellectual property law in the international context.

This masterclass is also in line with the 17th Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) – “Partnership for Sustainable Development”, in particular sub-goal 17.6 – “Enhance cooperation in, and access to, science, technology and innovation”, as it promotes international cooperation, knowledge sharing and educational opportunities in the field of intellectual law.