Patenting in Georgia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Ukraine – what international applicants need to know
We look at common features, key risks and recent updates shaping patent protection across these four Eurasian countries.
We are happy to announce that our Linda Norrgård, Finnish and European Patent Attorney, has been recognized as a Women in Law Award 2020 winner in the practice area of patent law in Finland. The research team of the Lawyer Monthly have highlighted a number of her achievements over the last 18 months.
Following the success of the long established Legal Awards, the Lawyer Monthly Women in Law Awards celebrate and highlight the achievements of women in the legal sector who continue to lead, inspire and succeed across the globe.
For further information on the Lawyer Monthly Women in Law Awards, please visit here.
Warmest congratulations on this achievement, Linda!
We look at common features, key risks and recent updates shaping patent protection across these four Eurasian countries.
Read the article about Ukraine resuming the IP system.
Please be informed that on 16 April 2025, the Ukrainian Parliament adopted a new law that cancels the special wartime IP rules enacted in 2022. These rules temporarily suspended various deadlines and extended IP rights during the martial law period. The new law will enter into force 30 days after its official publication, following signature by the President of Ukraine.
We are excited to announce that Papula-Nevinpat has won the Finland Patent Prosecution Firm of the Year at the Managing IP EMEA Awards 2025!