Commentary on Legal Changes
Expert analysis, practical guides, and professional resources for intellectual property practitioners worldwide.
Practical Resources
Comprehensive guides and tools for working with international patent and trademark systems.
How to Effectively Work with China's Patent Database
A comprehensive practical guide for lawyers and inventors on navigating CNIPA, understanding China's patent system, conducting prior art searches, and analyzing patent landscapes.
How to Work with Rospatent's Patent Database
A practical guide for lawyers, inventors and businesses on working with FIPS, conducting patent searches, understanding Russia's IP system, and verifying legal status.
Eurasian Patent System Overview
Understanding the Eurasian Patent Organization: filing strategies, examination procedures, and protection across member states.
PCT Application Strategy Guide
Maximizing the benefits of the Patent Cooperation Treaty for international patent protection: timelines, national phase considerations, and cost optimization.
Nice Classification 13th Edition (2026): Key Changes and Practical Implications
Comprehensive analysis of the 13th Edition of the Nice Classification with expert commentary on critical changes including spectacles reclassification, smart products, and digital services.
Foreign-Language Signage Starting in 2026: Use Permitted Only with a Registered Trademark
Legal analysis of 2026 amendments to Russian consumer protection law regarding foreign-language signage.
Rebuttal of Bloomberg's Claims on Alleged "Trademark Poaching" in Russia
Detailed legal analysis addressing misconceptions about Russia's trademark protection system.