Cultivating Intellectual Property Rights Competence in Teachers in Ukraine: Attitude, Challenges, Solutions

Abstract

The research aims to substantiate the need to cultivate the IPR competence in secondary education teachers. Its relevance lies in the fact that the relevant knowledge and skills help promote respect for others’ intellectual works and prevent IPR infringements. The findings reveal, inter alia, lack of understanding of the need to observe the IPR-related legal framework; teachers’ insufficient IPR competence and understanding; the need to review the state policy on education regarding IPR protection; teachers’ willingness to protect their copyright; the need for a relevant IPR competence cultivation within teachers’ training and qualification enhancement, etc.