About Vyshyvanka

Ukrainian Vyshyvanka (ethnic embroidered shirt ) has always been a symbol of Ukrainian  identity. Each item has a unique pattern encoding important meanings. In modern-day Ukraine this traditional garment is extremely popular. Wearing vyshyvanka, one joins tradition while emphasizing their own individuality, as if saying “We are all different, but united.”

Vyshyvanka and Intellectual Property

The appearance of embroidered products, an ornament or its repeating element can be registered as industrial designs. Work of applied art containing embroidery can be protected by copyright. Also, a pattern or its repeating element can even be registered as a trademark.

 Vyshyvanka and Destra

The team at DESTRA Patent Law Firm happily joins the wonderful tradition of wearing ethnic shirts on Vyshyvanka Day and invites you to also show off your Vyshyvanka!