Articles and Publications

20 November 2025

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.

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21 October 2025

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.

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23 September 2025

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.

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5 September 2025

Evgeny Alexandrov, Senior Partner at Gorodissky & Partners, explores the complex legal landscape of compulsory licensing in Russia's pharmaceutical sector? highlighting its significance during public health crises and the interplay between IP rights and access to medicines.

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2 September 2025

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.

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