Intellectual Property Institution in the Cultural-Historical and Strategic Mode

Relevance. The rapid expansion of the space of action of the relations of the «knowledge economy», the institution of intellectual property (IP) is enhanced by «digitalization», the whole economic architecture of the world is changing. The high dynamics and complexity of changes in economic systems and the world order, «knowledge circulation », complicate effective adaptation and constructive participation in these processes. The world is faced with the need to assess the cultural, historical and strategic consequences of all the effects of the institutionalization of IP relations. Methods. The article uses a systemic, cultural and historical analysis, based on global political economy and historical («old») institutionalism. The initial formulation of questions in this area should be of a qualitative, conceptual nature. This article uses this approach, but relying on available statistics and the possibility of a qualitative comparison of the consequences of the institutionalization of IP rights. Results. The contours of the institutionalization process, the introduction of IP relations into the global political and economic turnover, its main groups of interests and beneficiaries are considered. Qualified consequences for the economic architecture of the world and the redistribution of «world knowledge». The role of the Agreement on IP Regimes (TRIPS) in the formation of intellectual-monopoly capitalism has been determined. The effects generated by the regime of «closed science» and «closed markets» are highlighted. The mechanism of making a profit based on IP rights is considered. Signified of the importance of the advanced development of the ability to use the appropriate institutions, adequate to features of historical Russia’s cultural ecumene and civilizational characteristics of the peoples of Eurasia, and the need for a strategic transformation of personnel training systems. Discussion. The change in the economic architecture of the world and the unforeseen effects of the redistribution of «world knowledge» as a result of formation of intellectual-monopoly capitalism is an indisputable historical fact. Its consequences for the future of humanity have not been studied, uncertainty and risks are growing. It requires its awareness, consideration of the cultural and historical significance of the effects, requires the involvement of researchers from various subjects and civilizational perspectives.