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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.

Villeroy & Boch AG registered several trademarks in Russia (Nos 225414, 458472, 690541), and successfully traded on the market. Villeroy & Boch then noticed that goods bearing its trademarks were being sold online by an individual entrepreneur. Online trade is becoming increasingly popular, making it crucial for the law enforcement system to develop an efficient approach to address online infringements.

This article focused on IP licensing in Russia. This contractual form of technology transfer is one of the most popular nowadays.