Trademark

Russian domain name disputes – new trends and practices

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.

Brand protection strategy in Russia

The basic common principles highlighted in the present article simply give a general idea as to what kind of signs can be protected in Russia as trademarks. The brand protection strategy is a complex issue that should be considered in each particular case.

How Western Sanctions on Russia Benefit Chinese Companies: Insights on Chinese IP in Russia

Sanctions imposed on Russia by the West open up new opportunities for Chinese companies on the Russian market. What about IP owned by Chinese business in Russia?

Supreme Court backs Booking.com in TM saga

 The US Supreme Court has ruled that adding ‘.com’ to otherwise generic terms can create a protectable federal trademark, in a win for Booking.com.On Tuesday, June 30, the US Supreme Court ruled that Booking.com (a travel booking service company under Booking Holdings) could obtain a trademark

Application for the Division of an International Registration (IR) Designating the EU

The EU trademark regulation (EUTMR) allows for the division of EU trademarks (EUTMs) into different parts not only as a result of a partial transfer, but also on the EUTM applicant’s own initiative.