Helsinki head office closed for Midsummer 24 June 2022
Kindly note that our Helsinki head office will be closed for Midsummer 24 June 2022 and will be operational again on Monday 27 June 2022.
On 6 September 2020, new rules of consideration of oppositions and appeals have come into force at the Russian patent office.
The main changes are the following:
The new rules follow the recent trends in the Russian IP field, and fill some previously existing gaps. As the processes are now more detailed and regulated, the right holders will also benefit from these new rules.
Should you need any further information, our IP experts are happy to help you.
Kindly note that our Helsinki head office will be closed for Midsummer 24 June 2022 and will be operational again on Monday 27 June 2022.
As of 1 July 2022, the Eurasian Patent Office increases official fees. In average, the official fees will be increased by 25 - 30%.
With the Unitary Patent System on the brink of coming into force, patent applicants and holders have some important choices to make. Our experts give their view on the different ways forward.
Russia continues to adopt countermeasures against the sanctions imposed on Russia. One of the most recent countermeasures concerning intellectual property rights is the Decree-Law of March 2022 which legalized parallel import of certain goods into Russia.