Articles and Publications

In an increasingly oversaturated consumer market, businesses face growing risks from copycat brands and trademark squatters. Alina Grechikhina of Gorodissky & Partners examines several Russian cases addressing these challenges, highlighting the significant evidence required to invalidate misleading trademarks.

This article analyzes these challenges and strategies through the lens of recent case studies involving Chinese companies. Examination of real-world examples of both pre-emptive registration conflicts and post-registration enforcement outlines a practical roadmap for navigating the Russian IP landscape. The goal is to provide Chinese businesses with the insights needed to protect their assets, mitigate risks, and secure a durable competitive advantage.

Exhaustion of rights, a legal principle deeply rooted in many national laws, including those of Russia, is a concept that is not often discussed in the context of intellectual property (IP) infringements. It refers to the point at which the rights of the trademark owner are ‘exhausted’ or used up, typically after the first sale of the product.

Yury Kuznetsov of Gorodissky & Partners provides expert guidance on the essential tools IP firms should adopt and evaluates the potential benefits of AI-driven solutions and mobile applications.

Evgeny Alexandrov of Gorodissky & Partners addresses the concerns of foreign IP rights holders about protecting their trademarks under newly imposed sanctions, highlighting recent cases that illustrate Russia’s continued commitment to safeguarding both domestic and foreign intellectual property.