Region: Russian Federation

Russian owners may claim token use to prevent their trademarks being cancelled. However, whether this will be regarded as sufficient evidence of use depends on market conditions and business practices.

12 January 2022

A decisive new strategy looks set to transform the war on fake goods in Russia. The measures will extend landlord liability for counterfeits and will initially apply to priority sectors only – although there are already discussions underway about extending them.

24 November 2021

While Russian patent law identifies which objects are excluded from patentability, not all exclusions are straightforward. A deep dive into a recent case study provides useful guidance for this murky area.

03 November 2021

Exclusive analysis on the expansive legal theory used to bar use of Samsung Pay service and dozens of Galaxy smartphones

01 November 2021

The creation of a new Pharmaceutical Register earlier this year is a significant boost for the Eurasian life sciences space and should provide a higher level of transparency for players across the sector.

27 October 2021

Following the creation of the Eurasian Economic Union, a trademark registration system has been implemented for member states. With easier registration procedures and lower fees, this system will encourage brands to seek proper protection for their marks.

13 October 2021

Non-Russian rights holders often find the country’s non-use cancellation procedure confusing. Fortunately, trademark professionals in the country have put together some useful information for those considering filing their marks there.

25 August 2021

The Russian beverages sector, as well as foreign importers to Russia, are grappling with an overhaul of the use of the terms ‘champagne’ and ‘cognac’, in an effort to distinguish the sparkling wine from the Champagne region of France and Russian shampanskoye, and other similar beverages.

18 August 2021

The rules for processing public data have changed in Russia – now, individuals have more control over their data, while data operators must obtain special written consent from the data subject.

11 August 2021

An overview of the Russian trademark landscape focuses on key points that trademark applicants need to consider when registering their marks.

07 July 2021