The globalisation of the economy and the rapid development of Internet technologies has led to new opportunities in the field of employment for many professionals...

However, the rights to trademarks are not included in this preferential list.

A non-use court action is routine for the IP court. Every year several hundred cases are considered and granted. Sometimes, however, a cancellation action stumbles at unexpected obstacles.

On 1 January 2021 a number of tax law amendments introduced by Federal Law 374-FZ of 23 November 2020 entered into force.

The legislature is in the process of adopting a number of tax benefits intended to stimulate the development of innovative companies and marquee investments in Russia.

On 20 December 2018 the Federal Tax Service (FTS) approved a form of inquiry which it will use to request information from legal entities regarding their beneficial owners (Order ММВ-7-2/824).

Some people believe that copying a trademark and registering it is a wise marketing move. Not so. When some foreign companies left Russia, they left their intellectual property behind and valid.

Exhaustion of rights, a legal principle deeply rooted in many national laws, including those of Russia, is a concept that is not often discussed in the context of intellectual property (IP) infringements.

Burberry is a most recognisable name. It's no less familiar checkered pattern is present on many clothes and accessories.

The Red Square, which is the heart of the Russian capital, is a major tourist attraction. The proclivity of businesses to use such name in their interest may be understandable

Starbucks left Russia. It is their decision. However the shops and the registered trademarks remained.

Russia is member of the Eurasian Economic Union and abides by its rules. Last November, the Eurasian Economic Commission promulgated a decision of November 01, 2016 No. 133 changing the procedure of application of the mechanism . . .

In early April 2022, Parliament adopted a law to create VAT exemptions for the transfer of exclusive rights to...

The Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty-Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting of 24 November 2016 - also known as the Multilateral Instrument (MLI)

IP protection system is being steadily built in the Eurasian region.

Efes Breweries International NV, a famous beer company, filed a trade mark application 2014735627 for Золотая Бочка Шаболовское.

We are living in turbulent days. Almost every day one may witness interpretation by IP practitioners of several decrees issued by the Russian government.

On 1 September 2023, Decree of the Government of Russia No. 754 dated 16 May 2023 On Approval of the Rules for the Localisation of Agricultural Plant Seed Production in the Russian Federation...

On 29 May 2024 the Supreme Court of Russia adopted a large overview of the court practice clarifying many practical aspects of the substantive law and those of the procedure...

Intellectual property in Russia marches on by fits and starts. The beginning of 2024 showed that the Russian Patent and Trademark Office (Rospatent) received a record number of trademark applications over two months...