1. What different types of intellectual property rights
exist to protect: (a) Inventions (e.g. patents, supplementary
protection certificates, rights in trade secrets, confidential
information and/or know-how); (b) Brands (e.g. trade marks, cause
of action in passing off, rights to prevent unfair competition,
association marks, certification marks, hallmarks, designations of
origin, geographical indications, traditional speciality
guarantees); (c) Other creations, technology and proprietary
interests (e.g. copyright, design rights, semiconductor topography
rights, plant varieties, database rights, rights in trade secrets,
confidential information and/or know-how).
The following intellectual property (IP) rights are recognized
in Russia:
