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Alexander Nesterov of Gorodissky & Partners examines the legal risks associated with non-use and outlines practical re-filing strategies to help companies safeguard their brands in uncertain conditions.

Russian marketplaces are undergoing a fundamental shift to a strictly regulated digital system, while IP protection on marketplaces is evolving into a more structured framework.

Before entering the Russian market, Chinese companies expanding their presence often register trademarks for their products. Trademarks registered by Chinese companies fall into several categories: Chinese characters (rarely), Latin letters, or their combinations. Cyrillic is rarely used.

Vladimir Biriulin, Partner at Gorodissky & Partners, Russia, documents the details of a casein which Canon defended its well-known trademarks in Russia against a local company's attempt to cancel and copy them.

Beginning September 1, 2025 data controllers are prohibited from including consent language into any documents and legal clauses other than the consent forms. It is likely that new amendments restricting the cases where the personal data processing may be based on the consent will be quick to follow.