Legal Articles: Trademark, Patent, Industrial Design, Copyright, IPR in Russia
Legal Articles in Russia by Areas of Law
Legal notes to copyright registration in Russia
Jul
Copyright registration in Russia. Russia, or the Russian Federation, is a transcontinental country spanning Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. Russia is a great power and is considered a potential superpower. It is ranked 52nd on the Human Development Index, with a universal healthcare system, and free university education. Russia’s economy is the world’s eleventh-largest by […]
Following the invasion of Ukraine, Russian IP law and practice have changed
May
Since the beginning of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on February 24, the Russian government has taken many steps to limit the breadth of rights provided to international intellectual property owners. Compulsory licensing, parallel imports, barring foreign owners from unilaterally canceling foreign licenses, and other measures were among them. In reaction to Russia’s hostility, hundreds of […]
Russia Does Not Abolish Intellectual Property Rights
May
Some Russian and foreign media outlets have published articles claiming that the Russian government has issued a resolution eliminating payment for patent infringement by patent holders from certain nations. Actually, the Government adopted Decree No. 299 on March 6, 2022, amending the Methods for Determining a Remuneration to Be Paid to a Patent Holder When […]
Russian War Affects Tech and IP
May
Russia launched a full-scale invasion of one of its sovereign neighbors, prompting condemnation and outrage from the rest of the globe. Russia’s access to money has been cut off by our governments and financial institutions. Our tech companies have sided with Ukraine against Russia, despite being vocally neutral in past wars. Putin took note and […]
A Comprehensive Guide to Trademark Registration in Russia
Dec
Securing a trademark is a crucial step for businesses seeking to protect their brand identity and intellectual property. In Russia, the process involves adherence to national laws and regulations administered by the Russian Patent and Trademark Office (Rospatent). This comprehensive guide provides a step-by-step overview of creating and submitting a trademark registration dossier in Russia. […]
Legal notes to patent registration in Russia
Jun
Patent registration in Russia. Russia, or the Russian Federation, is a transcontinental country spanning Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. Russia is a great power and is considered a potential superpower. It is ranked 52nd on the Human Development Index, with a universal healthcare system, and free university education. Russia’s economy is the world’s eleventh-largest by […]
Guidelines and measures for protecting your IP in Russia
Jun
Patents, trademarks, and copyrights are often among a company’s – or perhaps a country’s – most valuable assets. A belligerent can cause real financial damage by seizing such assets, making it impossible to supervise the activities of local licensees, or weakening enforcement against infringers. It’s no surprise that the battle over IP ownership has turned […]
Franchising And Intellectual Property In Russia
Jun
Many western brands have said that they will either stop or exit the Russian market after February 24, 2022. Companies that established their businesses using the franchising model, on the other hand, have found themselves unable to close outlets due to regulatory restrictions in some circumstances. Furthermore, the Russian government has begun to implement counter-measures […]
Businesses in the Russian Federation expected to benefit from new intellectual property tax regulation
May
Early in April 2022, Parliament passed a bill exempting the transfer of exclusive rights to inventions, utility models, industrial designs, integrated circuit topographies, know-how under a franchise agreement, and the use of intellectual activity results under a franchise agreement from VAT. Only if a charge for the transfer of exclusive rights to the aforementioned IP […]
The latest IP developments and trends in Russia
May
The Plenum of the Russian Supreme Court released Resolution No. 10 on Applying Part Four of the Russian Civil Code in April 2019, which defined the mechanism for applying Russian intellectual property legislation in court disputes. Traditionally, clarifications have been based on specific court decisions and have dealt with a variety of concerns, such as […]