New Edition Of The Nice Classification (13th Edition, Effective From 2026)

Kazakhstan's new AI law introduces groundbreaking regulations on copyright protection for AI-generated works, establishing that only content with human creative input qualifies for protection. The legislation positions artificial intelligence as a tool rather than a creator, fundamentally reshaping how intellectual property rights apply to AI-assisted content creation.

On 18 January 2026, Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 230-VIII "On Artificial Intelligence" dated 17 November 2025 (hereinafter — the "Law") enters into force.

As of 25 January 2026, the key amendments introduced by Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 233-VIII dated 24 November 2025 (hereinafter – the "Law") will enter into force.

Please see below the following significant changes that will affect the procedure for the defense and protection of trademark rights.

Kazakhstan, a key Central Asian economy and Belt and Road Initiative node, has continuously refined its intellectual property legal framework, with trademark laws increasingly aligned with international standards. This comprehensive analysis examines Kazakhstan's trademark legal system, covering registration requirements, examination procedures, rights protection mechanisms, and practical compliance strategies for enterprises entering the Central Asian market.

In Kazakhstan the Law "On artificial intelligence" (hereinafter the "AI Law") entered into force on 18 January 2026.

In today's digital economy, intangible assets like unique developments, brands, technologies, and design solutions often represent the primary value of a business. Without proper legal protection, companies risk losing their competitive advantage, client base, and reputation to unfair competitors who may copy their innovations.

Starting from 1 January 2026, amendments to the procedure for calculating and paying official fees related to the registration of intellectual property objects have entered into force in the Republic of Kazakhstan.

In today's competitive digital marketplace, intangible assets like technological solutions, brand identity, and original content define a company's true value. Without proper legal registration and protection, businesses face significant risks from unfair competitors who may copy products, steal customers, and cause severe financial damage. Professional legal expertise transforms ideas and brands into protected capital through comprehensive registration, patenting, and dispute resolution strategies.

Since January 01, 2018, submission of confirmed facts of infringement of intellectual property rights in any of the Eurasian Economic Union countries, became a prerequisite for granting a customs protection in Kazakhstan. The requirement limited rightowners from applying boarder measures.

On 18 January 2026, Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 230-VIII "On Artificial Intelligence" dated 17 November 2025 (hereinafter — the "Law") enters into force.

As of 25 January 2026, the key amendments introduced by Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 233-VIII dated 24 November 2025 (hereinafter – the "Law") will enter into force.

On 18 January 2026, Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 230-VIII "On Artificial Intelligence" dated 17 November 2025 (hereinafter — the "Law") enters into force.

The co-defendants in the case were Defendant, the Center for Expertise and the Pharmacy Committee.

The President of the Republic of Uzbekistan has adopted Decree No. UP-250 "On Measures to Further Simplify and Enhance the Efficiency of Customs Administration and Foreign Trade Procedures".

The amendments introduced to the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan "On State Duty" significantly modify the method of calculating fees for intellectual property registration.

As both consumers and lawyers dealing with IP infringement cases, each day we face with the fact that many pharmaceutical companies...

Intellectual property (IP) is a collection of rights granted to the results of intellectual and creative work that possess economic, cultural, or commercial value.

Over the past several years, the issue of parallel imports has remained a recurring subject in submissions made by international companies...

A webinar on "Registration of medicines under the EAEU: the new reality. Challenges and prospects" with participation of Legalmax experts was held. The trend and development of the EEU pharmaceutical market...