Russian and Eurasian Patent Offices closed until 10 January 2021

7.1.2021

The Russian Patent and Trademark Office will be closed for the New Year and Christmas Holiday from January 1, 2021 to January 10, 2021.

Also the Eurasian Patent Office will be closed from December 31, 2020 to January 10, 2021.

All deadlines falling to these periods will be extended accordingly and will be due on January 11, 2021.

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.