Articles and Publications
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25 May 2016
Pharma patents account for a large share of patent portfolios. In 2015 the government considered a draft bill on compulsory licensing of patented medicines. The bill was initiated by the Federal Anti-monopoly Service (FAS), known for its “unusual” initiatives.
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24 May 2016
Russian judicial practice generally reflects the perception that intellectual property is a legitimate monopoly (eg, Constitutional Court Ruling 171-О of April 22 2004). However, every rule has its exceptions. Hence, Article 1229(1) of the Civil Code provides that the code may establish exemptions under which third parties may use specific IP rights without the owner’s consent.
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9 May 2016
Vladimir Trey, Partner, Trademark Attorney, Gorodissky & Partners, discusses non-traditional trademarks under Russian legislation, and looks specifically into how these laws are enforced.
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2 May 2016
An analysis of Russian Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) administrative cases in 2015 revealed five remarkable cases that affected Russian trademark enforcement practice.
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27 April 2016
World Trademark Review - Anti-counterfeiting 2016 – A Global Guide - Russia Chapter
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