Keyword: «patent»

The paper deals with the classification of scientific disciplines and branches of scientific knowledge. The drawbacks in the training of engineers associated with the imperfection of the educational standards. The authors formulate the problems of engineering pedagogy and ergonomics, which need to be addressed in the preparation of highly qualified personnel.

The emergence of the institution of patent law was the result of the development and improvement of technological progress in different states. The article describes the origins of the development of patent law in foreign countries, as well as its consideration as the main institution for the protection of intellectual property. The study also presents examples of the emergence of many inventions and methods for obtaining exclusive rights.