What’s happening in Russia – should IP rights holders be concerned?

While the recent events in Russia and Ukraine have shocked the world, they have also raised many questions and uncertainties about intellectual property rights - especially trademarks, patents and registered designs. Protection of and respect for intellectual property rights in Russia has hostorically been high. The legislation and the practices of the Russian IP Court have been up-to-date, and Russia has made great efforts in order to develop the IPR field. Read more