In early March this year the Kirov Court in Russia rejected a trademark and copyright infringement action and claim for damages raised by Entertainment One UK Limited. This decision was then appealed, and on 21 June 2022 the Appeal Court issued a decision overturning the decision of the Kirov Court in Russia.
An article written by our Riikka Palmos about IP rights situation in Russia.
Recently, the Russian as well as international media has published articles about plans to restrict the use of Intellectual Property (IP) rights in Russia. In order to clarify the situation, we have written a summary on the recent decisions and facts.
Warm congratulations Alexandr, Alexander and Marina! We would also like to thank our clients and colleagues for all the work we have done together over the years.
The total number of trademark applications increased again in Russia in 2020. The number of trademark filings increased last year by more than 6,000 filings compared to 2019, with 93,926 applications in total.
Read an article about licence agreements in Russia written by our trademark attorney Annikki Hämäläinen and patent attorney Erik Viik in the latest issue of the World Intellectual Property Review (March 2021).
Learn the key points about patenting in Russia and Eurasia.
Read about some of the ins and outs of registering IP in Russia, Moldova, Ukraine and Uzbekistan.
Come and join us online to a series of IP webinars about patents and trademarks in the Russia-Eurasia region. See all details and register already now.
Exceptional arrangement are in place at the following patent offices: Russia, EAPO, Azerbaijan and Georgia.
“Papula-Nevinpat always produces phenomenal work and is one of the best patent attorney firms to cooperate with.”
Why is it so important to protect your brand also in Russia? Our Russia IP specialist Riikka Palmos explains in her blog why and provides you with a checklist that helps to do safely business in Russia.
