The purpose of the article is to develop scientifically substantiated proposals for solving a problem of commercial circulation of seeds and planting material and payments for use of intellectual property in Ukraine. Research methods. In the research process were used the following scientific methods: dialectical methods of knowledge of processes and phenomena; monographic method (for analysis of the current state and prospects for development of commercial seed circulation); empirical method (for complex assessment of use of certified and uncertified seed material); comparative analysis (for determining problems and objectives for protection of rights to plant varieties in neighbouring countries and Ukraine); abstract-logical (for generalization and formulation of conclusions). Research results. In the research process of issues of commercialization of the seed industry in Ukraine, an analysis of the current state and prospects for seed development in Ukraine were presented, and ways for solving commercial circulation of seeds and planting material and payments for use of intellectual property were provided. It was planned to propose ways to accelerate development of the market organization of seed and planting material in Ukraine. The author's vision of positive experience of using certified and uncertified seed material in countries of the European Union was presented. Elements of scientific novelty. There were further developed theoretical positions concerning commercialization of the seed industry of Ukraine, protection of intellectual property rights of a crop breeder and breeding entities, as well as possibility for increase in revenues from licensing and breeding payments for a production of new high-yielding and qualitative varieties of domestic breeding, which will promote introduction of progressive crop rotation technologies and increase productivity. Practical significance. Solution of these problems will enable establishment of international cooperation of Ukraine in protection of rights to plant varieties and commercial circulation of seeds and planting material. Tabl.: 4. Figs.: 8. Refs.: 16