Region: Russian Federation

The IP Court has overruled Rospatent with regard to the strength of visual elements of particular word marks, highlighting the subjective nature of assessment and the importance of visually distinctive branding.

04 August 2022

The IP Court has overruled Rospatent’s rejection of a trademark owner’s right to use their mark, RUSSIAN STEEL, for vodka. The court held that the alleged similarity of the trademark and an indication of origin constituted an unacceptably broad interpretation of the norm.

30 June 2022

Entertainment One has won its appeal against a Russian arbitration court’s dismissal of a Peppa Pig infringement case, offering some reassurance to Western rights holders.

29 June 2022

The IP Court has rejected an appeal by a Russian entrepreneur who argued that the similarity of their mark to one owned by US company Caterpillar Inc should not be taken into account following a government order on foreign states that commit unfriendly actions against Russia.

09 June 2022

Rights holders worried about possible attempts to hijack their brands in Russia have been alerted to a single filer seeking a wide range of Western trademarks.

08 June 2022

In our latest round-up, we look at Louis Vuitton being ordered to compensate a Chinese customer for an allegedly fake bag, and much more.

24 May 2022

McDonald’s has revealed that it is to sell its Russian business, having previously paused operations in the country following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

17 May 2022

In our latest round-up, we look at a rise in the number of people reporting fake goods in the Philippines, Estonia joining the EUIPO’s blockchain initiative, and much more.

15 April 2022

The USPTO has revealed it is working to find a way for brands to make necessary trademark-related payments in Russia, despite sanctions.

12 April 2022

In comments to WTR, Rospatent has denied that foreign rights holders will have issues paying IP-related fees due to sanctions enacted in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

30 March 2022