Articles and Publications

7 August 2026

Beginning 1 September 2026, new domain name registration rules enter into force. Domain name owners will be required to complete a verification procedure via Russia’s official government services portal (Gosuslugi) for registering, renewing, purchasing, selling, and deleting domain names. Foreign companies and individuals may face significant difficulties accessing Gosuslugi and, consequently, risk losing their domain names. This alert outlines the new requirements and suggests immediate response options.

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5 August 2026

This article lists the most significant, but by no means all, tax incentives for innovation implemented in Russia. In recent years, there has been a steady trend toward expanding support for high-tech industries, including microelectronics, biotechnology, artificial intelligence, and new materials. At the same time, oversight of the targeted use of incentives has also increased. This means that formal compliance with criteria is no longer sufficient; evidence is essential: test results, implementation in production, and revenue growth from innovative products.

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29 July 2026

Over the past few years, the Russian market has undergone significant changes. A number of foreign brands have left the Russian market, freeing up entire niches that are now being actively filled by Asian manufacturers. Entering a new market requires not only a quality product and a well‑thought‑out marketing strategy, but also reliable legal protection for means of individualization. One of the challenges faced by Asian applicants is how to properly register a trademark containing hieroglyphs and ensure its effective protection in Russia. This article addresses the practical aspects of this task.

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27 July 2026

It is worth noting that the compensation in double the amount has no upper limit and shall be calculated based on actual market prices. In practice, the amount may reach many millions of rubles. The awarded sums may equal or even exceed damages. This may serve as a powerful deterrent to potential infringers.

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23 June 2026

Multigoods Production Ltd. (China) filed a trademark application No. 2024734431. In January 2025, the patent office granted registration for part of the goods in Class 21. However, the patent office refused registration in respect of other goods because the designation was confusingly similar to the word designation “DEERMA” in several trademarks earlier registered by
Guangdong Deerma Technology Co., Ltd.

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