Overview of the amendments introduced to the Kazakhstan Competition Law by Kazakhstan Law "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Republic of Kazakhstan Concerning Natural Monopolies and Regulated Markets" No. 312-V of 5 May 2015

Importance of so-called natural monopolies in Kazakhstan can be seen in the fact that some of Kazakhstan's largest and most powerful corporate empires are officially subject to natural monopoly regulation.

Since the breakup of the Soviet Union, the former Soviet republics have been on a quest for independent development.

This Client Update covers the key amendments to the laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan (‘RK') and various legal developments introduced in November-December 2017.

This article contains general information about IP enforcement practice in Kazakhstan and our recommendations on the best ways for trademark owners to protect their rights.