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23 July 2020
Trademark Cancellations - a searchable database of practical information on trademark cancellation practice and procedure in numerous jurisdictions worldwide. Topics covered include: availability of cancellation proceedings; applicable grounds; venue; representation; time frames; estimated costs; and rights of appeal.
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17 July 2020
On 23 June 2020 President Vladimir Putin announced the next set of measures to amend tax legislation to help the Russian economy overcome the crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The proposed change will be relevant for large IT companies, which due to their size cannot use special tax regimes that replace the payment of a number of taxes.
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10 July 2020
This article examines the upcoming amendments and highlights the new enforcement possibilities that will be available to copyright holders in Russia. The changes will also be relevant for businesses that own and operate mobile apps, which should take into account the new provisions and the associated risks if their mobile apps contain pirated content.
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9 July 2020
The customs initiated an administrative court case at the Commercial Court of St Petersburg against Foreign Brands, a Russian company that imported goods labelled with a trademark "Dr Pepper Est. 1885." This is a routine procedure for customs authorities when they suspect transportation of counterfeit goods through the border. The owner of the trademark in such cases is a third person with limited participation in the proceedings
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26 June 2020
A Russian applicant filed a trademark application for a combined colour designation consisting of words, a figure, crossed ribbons and the words "your emergency service." The Collegium of the Chamber of Patent Disputes examined the appeal and noted that the figurative element of the disputed trademark is characterised by significant visual differences in comparison with the emblem of the Red Cross and the flag of the International Committee of the Red Cross.
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