Articles and Publications

18 December 2024

In Russia, we sometimes see information in the foreign media that intellectual property (IP) in Russia has died, and no protection or enforcement of IP rights is possible. Aside from newspaper articles occasionally appearing in the media, we may see that allegation is repeated in the 14th package of restrictive measures issued by the Council Regulation (EU) or in the 2024 Special 301 Report issued by the Office of the United States Representative. One may wonder where that information comes from.

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13 December 2024

Following the current political situation and the sanctions imposed on Russia, some Western companies decided to re-consider their trading and other business activities in Russia. Taking advantage of the moment, some market players, acting in bad faith, are attempting to register famous brands or their imitations in their own name without the consent of the real owners of those brands.

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10 December 2024

The design of the product is considered as one of crucial elements of its attractiveness for consumers. Obtaining design rights should be considered as an important element of comprehensive strategy for protection of your intellectual property in Russia.

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18 November 2024

IP owners express concerns regarding their IP in Russia in the wake of publications in the media. Aside from individual writers misleading information was also published by respectable organizations. Specifically, the European Council issued 14th package of restrictive measures against Russia and answered questions in connection with those measures.

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29 October 2024

In a general case, a user who seeks a compulsory license must convince the court that their dependent invention is an important technical achievement and has considerable economic advantages.

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