Articles and Publications

11 July 2025

Patenting of inventions and utility models in Russia involves a mandatory full examination of patentability. Though examiners of the patent office (Rospatent) are quite experienced, disputes over patentability of an invention or utility model regularly arise between the applicant and the examiners or between the patentee and third parties who disagree with the grant of a patent.

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8 July 2025

The article discusses the U.S. Trade Representative's annual Special 301 Report for 2025 focusing on the intellectual property (IP) situation in Russia. It criticizes the report for containing outdated and misleading information, including allegations that Russia undermines foreign IP rights through decrees like Decree 299, which was later revoked. The author argues that these statements create a false perception of Russia's IP landscape, emphasizing that Russian courts actually enforce adequate protections for foreign IP holders.

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4 July 2025

The article focuses on a dispute between a Russian entrepreneur and Apple Inc. concerning the registration of trademarks in Russia.

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16 May 2025

All designations regardless of whether these are registered or otherwise protected in Russia, or, instead are used in Russia without such registration/ protection may be recognized to be well-known.

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13 May 2025

Despite the political turbulence in recent years, our practice shows that many companies from Asian countries are entering or planning to enter the Russian market. For such companies, it is important to know how to protect and enforce their intellectual property rights to avoid unnecessary disputes and costs. So, what should applicants from Asian countries know about Russian trademark legislation and practice?

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