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In March 2024, Russian IP court adopted “Recommendations of the Scientific Advisory Council regarding suppression of infringement of exclusive rights”). The “Recommendations” reflected the following domain-related trends.

Foreign companies indeed curtailed their filing activity in Russia. This prompted Russian companies to search published patent applications in foreign countries and use the technologies disclosed therein since they are not protected in Russia. As for registered patents and trademarks they are fully protected and enforced when necessary.

OneTrust DataGuidance and Gorodissky & Partners have produced a guide to assist organisations in understanding the similarities and differences between the GDPR and the Federal Law of 27 July 2006 No. 152-FZ on Personal Data. Federal data protection law in Russia includes similar provisions to the GDPR, such as a range of controller and processor obligations and data subject rights including erasure, access, and the right to be informed. However, there are also numerous differences between the Law on Personal Data and the GDPR, particularly relating to definitions and scope. This report aims to assist organisations in understanding both laws by highlighting the challenges associated with their differences.

Below is some basic information as to how the brand is protected and what can be protected in Russia using the brand.

There are trademarks whose owners do not conduct business in Russia and consequently fall within three years of non-use, which may lead to the loss of their valuable assets.