Management of intellectual property objects in the innovation activities of industrial enterprises

The article explores theoretical, methodological, and practical aspects of managing intellectual property (IP) in the innovation activities of high-tech industrial enterprises. The relevance of the study is substantiated by the transformation of economic relations under the influence of globalization and the growing role of intellectual capital in ensuring enterprise competitiveness. Intellectual property is considered a key asset and a strategic tool for implementing innovations, monetizing knowledge, and building long-term market advantages. The authors examine key barriers to effective IP management, including the vulnerability of knowledge and technologies, lack of internal and external communication, disorganized IP asset accounting, and challenges in commercialization. To address these issues, the paper suggests developing IP databases, managing innovation life cycles, organizing legal protection systems, facilitating technology transfer, and fostering collaborative R&D models. IP is positioned not merely as a legal or scientific output but as an integral instrument of strategic enterprise management, influencing market value, investment appeal, and innovation-driven development.