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- Chinese IP Under Umbrella of the Russian Law
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Business cooperation between Russia and China is growing rapidly. According to the open sources as of 2023, the trade between the countries increased by 26.3 % compared to 2022 and reached $240,11 billion. This article provides practical advices for enforcing various types of intellectual property in Russia for Chinese companies' reference.
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New
- Russian Domain name disputes – new trends and practices
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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.
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New
- Brand protection strategy in Russia
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This article discusses some basic information as to how the brand is protected and what can be protected in Russia using the brand.
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New
- How Western Sanctions on Russia Benefit Chinese Companies: Insights on Chinese IP in Russia
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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?
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- The EPO problem solution approach and its importance in the context of the new UP/UPC system
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Drafting a patent specification in an accurate and clear manner might have an impact on European and Unitary Patents
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New
- Strategic Patenting Tactics for Expansion into Europe
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What should Chinese companies consider when expanding to Europe? The following article outlines important patenting tactics for successful market entry.
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New
- Application of Unitary Patent Court (UPC) decisions in Contracting States
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This article will discuss the principles relating to the interaction between the UPC and national courts when enforcing UPC decisions and orders, as well as the as yet undefined aspects of these applications.
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New
- Interpretation of Relevant Regulations about the UPC Patent Mediation and Arbitration Centre
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Article 35, paragraph 1 of the Unified Patent Court Agreement (“UPCA”) provides for the creation of a patent mediation and arbitration centre (Centre) seated in Ljubljana and Lisbon.
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New
- China’s institutional reforms and what it means for resolving IP disputes
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Following the launch of the plan, the 14th National People’s Congress of China passed the institutional reform of the State Council. The functions of CNIPA and the SAMR are now coordinated, and the enforcement teams of SAMR maintain the duty to enforce the law for trademarks and patents, under the professional guidance of the CNIPA. But what does this reform mean for dispute resolution, particularly arbitration, in resolving disputes around IP?
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New
- EU’s proposal for a more efficient and future-proof design law
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On 29 November 2022, the European Commission published its long-awaited proposals for a new Directive on the legal protection of designs (hereafter “DDir”) and a new Regulation on Community designs (hereafter “DReg”). The Directive is the instrument used to provide harmonization amongst EU Member States with regard to their national design laws.
