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2018 went down in history as the year of important privacy developments. Several months after the General Data Protection Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2016/679) ('GDPR') ...

Securing effective legal protection for patents is a high priority for all businesses who seek the quick but safe entry of their new products into the commercial marketplace.

According to Article 401 of the RCC, unless otherwise provided by law or the contract, a person shall not be liable for non-performance or undue performance of its obligations assumed in the...

We often encounter databases on the internet that were filled in by users and the creation of which was not the main purpose of the owner...

On June 04, 2024 the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation issued a decision which put the final point in litigation between KRKA, d.d., Novo mesto and AstraZeneka AB on invention patent 2643764.

With the competition escalated, the actions of infringers may often evolve. A clear case of such an evolution is imitating (copying) an exterior style or image of goods...

This year events relating to global pandemics of COVID-19 for sure had impact on various issues of human civilization.

Effective protection of intellectual property (IP) rights provided by law is the prime indicator of a developed legal system.

IP is protected by many laws, not only by a package of specific legislation such as patent law, trademark law, etc.

Violation of patent rights constitutes patent infringement as well as an administrative offence. Moreover, under particular circumstances, it can result in criminal responsibility.

This means that the prior use of a designation by one company (hereinafter – the brand user) does not preclude another company either from registering the said designation as a trademark

We are lucky to get acquainted with new trademarks, while world renowned brands are contemplating their future in Russia. Eye-catching names and designs appear in various spheres: cosmetic, automotive, telecommunication...

An appellation of origin of goods is used on products that have a specific quality that is exclusively or essentially due to the geographic environment in which the products are produced.

Exploiting a patent without the owner's consent amounts to patent infringement as well as an administrative offense. Moreover, this action may also constitute a crime.

The current global concerns over the Coronavirus pandemic create new challenges for industries, including the life sciences sector.

According to the available statistics, counterfeit products account for more than 46% of the global market, significantly more than sales of heroin (7%), cocaine (8%), ...

All designations may be recognised as well known in Russia, regardless of whether they are registered or otherwise protected there.