Articles and Publications

24 December 2019

Part IV of the Russian Civil Code regulates IP subject matters, which are defi ned as results of intellectual activities and means of individualization. Soon, the list of IP matters will be enlarged and “geographical indications” will become protectable.

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19 December 2019

The Supreme Court of the Russian Federation monitors what is going on in courts all over the country and periodically issues so-called "resolutions". Vladimir Biriulin of Gorodissky & Partners reviews the most recent, which deals with IP.

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16 December 2019

World Trademark Review, Designs - A Global Guide 2020: Russia - Protecting and enforcing design rights

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13 December 2019

Over the past year, Parliament has adopted several laws amending the Tax Code regarding the taxation of legal entities. This article examines the most significant tax innovations expected in the corporate sector in 2020.

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13 December 2019

Keywords play an important role in e-marketing. After typing a specific product name, company name or brand in a search engine, potential customers and users may view specific offers and data, including ads. Further, the list of offers may represent certain keywords selected by an advertiser. Unsurprisingly, the selection and reproduction of designations as keywords can trigger various trademark use concerns that inevitably lead to enforcement issues.

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