Russia

Features of legal protection and advantages of a well-known trademark

23 October 2024

A well-known trademark is a special type of trademark that has certain features and a number of adva...

The patentability of live biological products

27 September 2024

Using live biological products in lifestyle drugs and cosmetics introduces a distinct set of conside...

Divisional applications put a notch on their belt

31 August 2024

The issue of the dormancy of divisional applications has recently cropped up on the IP scene in Russ...

What does an applicant need to do before a successful trademark registration in Russia?

31 May 2024

State registration of disposal of exclusive rights under a contract

30 April 2024

Law on guard of intellectual property

30 April 2024

News

IPOPHL, EUIPO extend partnership to tackle issues on AI, cybersecurity, metaverse

08 December 2023

Other new suggested areas of collaboration include industrial designs.

Philippines still delisted from EU’s IP watchlist

07 June 2023

The report is a biannual publication that lists the priority nations that the European Union's IP-heavy businesses find to be of the utmost importance.

IP protection, enforcement remain strong in Ukraine

19 May 2023

IP attorneys from Kiev discuss why IP has not weakened in war-torn country.

Patent waiver for Covid-19 vaccines finally approved

30 June 2022

The World Trade Organization (WTO) has finally approved the patent waiver that will tear down barriers mounted by intellectual property restrictions to greater production of Covid-19 vaccines and their equitable distribution among nations.

INTA releases Report on the Taxation of Trademarks and Complementary Rights in Europe

03 May 2022

The International Trademark Association (INTA) on Monday, May 2, released its Report on the Taxation of Trademarks and Complementary Rights in Europe. Focused on the tax implications within the trademark lifecycle in the European Union, the United Kingdom, and Switzerland, the report serves to provide brand legal practitioners with a clear understanding of tax policy as it relates to trademark and complementary rights issues, and a framework to strengthen their collaboration with tax professionals.

Vink, Tang urge INTA attendees to seek out innovation

02 May 2022

Brands are always big business at the International Trademark Association’s Annual Meeting Live+, so it was no surprise when much of the meeting’s open ceremonies were devoted to what brands can do in today’s world.

McDonald's Peppa Pig caught in Russia-Ukraine conflict

28 April 2022

Entertainment One UK, the proprietor of British cartoon favorite Peppa Pig Ltd, brought trademark infringement against Ivan Kozhevnikov for this character. The suit, filed at the lowest level court for civil disputes, accused Kozhevnikov of infringing the Peppa Pig trademark and other intellectual property.

WTO discussions on TRIPS waiver of patent rights stalled

29 December 2021

Just when things were beginning to turn rosy, developments involving the proposed TRIPS waiver of patent rights for Covid-19 drugs, vaccines and devices have once again taken a downturn.

Europe is a global hub for innovation in 3D printing, new study from European Patent Office shows

20 July 2020

Surge in additive manufacturing is part of the broader, rapid rise of digital technologies overall, study says.

Joint statement of EPO and CNIPA on response to Covid-19

13 July 2020

East meets west to defeat hardships of IP and Covid-19.

EPO, EU member states call for speedy unity patent implementation

29 February 2020

Preparations to implement unitary patent package.

ECJ: The right to be forgotten, but only in the EU

31 October 2019

Fear of misuse if implemented outside EU.

Ip Analysts

Better late than never

31 March 2024

Intellectual property in a broad sense does not include only registration, maintenance and disposal of IP but also endless tug-of-war in courts and the patent office.

Jurisdiction of the IP Court over disputes of unfair competition

31 March 2024

In accordance with Paragraph 9 of Article 4 of the Federal Law of July 26, 2006, N 135-FZ “On the Protection of Competition”, unfair competition means any actions of business entities (groups of persons) that are aimed at obtaining advantages in carrying out business activities, contradict the legislation of the Russian Federation, business customs, the requirements of integrity, reasonableness and fairness and have caused or may cause losses to other business entities or competitors or have caused or may cause harm to their business reputation.

Eurasian Patent Organization debuts amended patent regulations

29 February 2024

Starting from January 1, 2024, the Eurasian system of inventions and industrial designs patent protection are guided by amended Patent Regulations, approved by the decision of the Administrative Council of the Eurasian Patent Organization (EAPO), adopted at the 43rd (30th regular) meeting of December 5-7, 2023.

Unitary effect and European validations in view of national prior rights

31 January 2024

It has now been over six months since the doors of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) opened, bringing numerous changes for European patent applicants and recent patentees.

Stages of trademark registration in Rospatent and their features

01 January 2024

In accordance with Paragraph 1 of Article 1492 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation, an application for state registration of a trademark is submitted to the federal executive authority for intellectual property (hereinafter referred to as Rospatent) by a legal entity or a citizen. After the application is submitted, the examination begins.

Russia: Free use of patents

14 September 2023

Two authors who do not know each other can create similar but creatively independent intellectual property objects. In copyright law, this situation is called “parallel creativity”.

Russia: Features of claims for the protection of the right to a brand name in the current practice o...

31 May 2023

This article examines the problematic issues that arise in law enforcement practice on the protection of the exclusive right to a company name.

The burden of proof and evidence in disputes about company names in conflict with the requirements o...

28 April 2023

According to Part 1 of Article 65 of the Arbitration Procedure Code of the Russian Federation, each person participating in the case must prove the circumstances to which he refers as the basis for his claims and objections.

Copyright for works created by a neural network

28 February 2023

One of the popular technologies of recent years is neural networks – or rather their software implementation, which is built on the principle of functioning of biological neural networks of a living organism, namely its brain.

People and places

Nick Roudev joins Linklaters Middle East TMT practice

09 September 2022

In-depth features

2023 AIPPI World Congress Istanbul

11 May 2023

The day has finally arrived 📅! We are thrilled to announce that the registration for the 2023 AIPPI...

The unintentional consequences of unintended claims

30 September 2022

A patent specification containing an unintended claim often brings about unintentional consequences....

Hope for the best, prepare for the worst: Consequences of winding business down for a brand