Part IV of the Russian Civil Code regulates IP subject matters,
which are defined as results of intellectual activities and means
of individualization.
The Civil Code ensures that intellectual property is protected
by law, and provides the explicit list of the results of
intellectual activities and means of individualization, which may
be protected as such: scientific, literary and artistic works;
programs for computers (computer programs); databases;
performances; sound recordings; broadcasting and cable radio and
television programs (the transmissions of broadcasting or cable
organizations); inventions; utility models; industrial designs;
breeding achievements; integrated circuit layoutdesigns
(topography); know-how; company names; trademarks and service
marks; the appellation of the origin of goods; commercial
names.
