EAPO and Russian Patent Office closed 1 to 8 January 2024

28.12.2023

Please take note of the following information:

Due to national holidays, the Eurasian Patent Office and the Russian Patent Office will be closed from 1 January to 8 January 2024. Any due dates falling within this period will be postponed to 9 January 2024.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact Riikka Palmos.

News

Season’s Greetings and availability throughout Christmas and New Year

Wishing you a warm and joyful holiday season!

Papula-Nevinpat in PTMG’s newsletter: The Evolving Landscape in Ukraine and Russia – Challenges and Strategies for Rights Holders

Riikka Palmos, a European Trademark Attorney, has authored an article discussing key developments in Ukraine and Russia. You can read the article in the latest PTMG (Pharmaceutical Trade Marks Group) newsletter.

A new Russian subcommittee to review compulsory license requests

Russian Resolution No. 380 which came into force earlier this year established rules for preparing decisions on granting compulsory licenses and a subcommittee to review such requests. Read more.

Significant reduction in Uzbek Patent Office fees starting 1 January 2025

From 1 January 2025, official fees at the Uzbek Patent Office will decrease substantially - see the new rates.