Insights, analysis and perspectives on intellectual property law, market trends, and regulatory changes.
Our team shares expertise through articles, case studies, and analytical materials on IP protection and enforcement.
How patentability reshapes academic qualification models, and why China’s approach diverges from the EU and U.S. systems.
Why online sales already create legal exposure, and how trademarks, translation, color standards, and designs protect market entry.
Why phonetic similarity prevails in Class 25 and how Rospatent weighs pronunciation over styling.
How semantic and cultural associations drive refusal decisions in fashion and lifestyle markets.
How the CPP evaluated consumer deception, historical market use, and archived web evidence in a Class 10 trademark refusal.
IPPRO legal insight on Article 7 EUTMR, 2025 General Court case law, and practical implications for trademark strategy in Russia.
Analysis of Chloé fashion house successful trademark registration in Russia. Rospatent examination, Nice Classification classes 3, 9, 14, 18, 25, exclusive rights, customs registration, and enforcement implications for luxury brands.
Detailed analysis of LEGO Juris A/S successful invalidation of LEGOROD trademark in Russian IP Court. Consumer surveys as evidence, likelihood of confusion test, famous trademark protection, and practical implications for businesses.
Legal analysis of Matthew McConaughey's trademark registrations of memes and phrases. Personal brand protection in the age of AI, deepfakes, and digital identity. How celebrities are using trademark law to protect their image and voice from unauthorized commercial use in the digital era.
Comprehensive analysis of the 13th Edition of the Nice Classification (Version 2026). Key amendments by class, practical recommendations for trademark applicants, and expert commentary on critical changes including spectacles reclassification, smart products, and digital services.
Legal analysis of 2026 amendments to Russian consumer protection law regarding foreign-language signage. Requirements for registered trademarks, rebranding implications, and practical recommendations for right holders to ensure compliance.
Legal analysis of GUI protection in Russia, CIS, EU, USA, and Asia. How to protect graphical user interfaces as industrial designs, copyright, and trademarks. Overview of the new Russian legislative initiative and international practice.
An overview of the latest amendments to trademark legislation in Russia and their impact on brand protection strategies for domestic and international companies.
Best practices for using the Eurasian Patent Office to secure patent protection across multiple jurisdictions efficiently and cost-effectively.
Analysis of intellectual property protection mechanisms across CIS countries, including recent regulatory developments and enforcement practices.
Key considerations for drafting and negotiating technology licensing agreements under Russian law, including compliance and tax aspects.
Review of significant IP litigation cases in Russian courts and their potential impact on enforcement strategies and damages recovery.
Strategies for protecting brand identity online, including domain disputes, social media monitoring, and platform-based enforcement mechanisms.
Analysis of software and business method patentability in Russia and EAEU, including recent changes in examination guidelines and case law.
Guidance on structuring international IP transactions involving Russian and CIS assets, including regulatory compliance and tax optimization.
Exploring the use of ADR mechanisms for resolving IP disputes, including practical considerations and recent developments in Russia and CIS.