ROLE OF LAW IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE THEORY OF INNOVATION
The article describes the role of law in the development of the theory of innovation. Author's attention is focused on the interaction of jurisprudence and economic sciences in solving the most important problems related to the regulation of social relations in the field of innovation. Such important scientific phenomena as innovation, «know-how», «improvement», etc. are analyzed. Author pays special attention to analysis of scientific recommendations aimed at improving legislative activity. Author provides the general description of the invention concept, which is contained in the civil legislation of Belarus in the section «Intellectual Property».