Articles and Publications

3 April 2020

With few marks recognised as well known in Russia, evidence of use in the country, consistent branding and market research can be key to gaining such status, but it often requires perseverance

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3 April 2020

Advertising and Marketing seeks to provide local answers to international questions concerning advertising and marketing law. Chapters provide expert advice on the legislation and regulation of advertising and marketing, including the legislative processes arising from advertising disputes and challenges, the regulation of misleading advertising and the control, prohibition and restrictions in place on certain type of goods and services and to certain audiences, regulations affecting direct and indirect marketing and promotion, and up-to-date analysis of social media and the latest advertising trends.

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17 March 2020

There was a court case early in 2019 in connection with software unlawfully stored in a computer's memory by the respondent. The infringer was obliged to pay compensation of more than $40,000. The court noted that storing software per se in a computer without approval of the right owner is an independent element of infringement.

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6 March 2020

Expert contributors answer the key questions of concern to corporations and their counsel when dealing with licensing laws in foreign jurisdictions. Areas covered include: kinds of licences, law affecting international licensing, intellectual property issues, software licensing, royalties and other payments, currency conversion and taxes, competition law issues, indemnification, disclaimers of liability, damages and limitation of damages, termination of licensing agreements, bankruptcy, governing law and dispute resolution.

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30 January 2020

Vladimir Biriulin, Partner and Head of Legal Practice at Gorodissky & Partners, discusses the application of term extensions to patented chemical compounds

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