WIPR: An update on patenting in Ukraine, Russia and Eurasia
Patent Attorney Erik Viik has written an article, providing a lookout at what international applicants need to be aware of to secure and manage their patent rights across the region.
The 2017 edition of World Trademark Review 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals survey that rates trademark firms globally, has also this year ranked Papula-Nevinpat in the top tiers in its annual research.
The World Trademark Review 1000 survey that is based on face-to-face and telephone interviews with trademark specialists from across the globe describes Papula-Nevinpat as a preferred choice for surveillance, registration, anti-counterfeiting and domain name issues.
Jussi Mikkola, our European Trademark Attorney, was especially mentioned in the research: “Former Finnish Anti-Counterfeiting Group Chair Jussi Mikkola provides sage guidance on international brand protection, oppositions and appeals, and represents clients before all forums in the jurisdiction.”
Patent Attorney Erik Viik has written an article, providing a lookout at what international applicants need to be aware of to secure and manage their patent rights across the region.
Read our story by our Annikki Hämäläinen of how we support Brand Action.
As Federal Law No. 214-FZ on “compensation for IP infringement” was published on 8 July 2025, it introduced significant changes to the Russian Civil Code regarding the award of compensation for the infringement of intellectual property rights. The law will come into effect in January 2026.
The article highlights 2024 trademark statistics from Rospatent and the IP Court, noting increases in national filings, re-filing by foreign rights holders, and rising bad faith activities.