Two recent cases in Almaty show Kazakhstan’s more active enforcement against counterfeit goods. The first case concerned Lacoste, which brought a claim against an individual entrepreneur for the unlawful use of a sign similar to the famous French brand’s trademark.…
The Supreme Court of Ukraine considered a case involving an attempt to register a trademark by a person who had previously cooperated with the owner of the relevant brand. The claimant, a citizen of Moldova, sought to invalidate a Ukrainian…
The Supreme Court of Ukraine confirmed that non-use of a registered trademark for five years without valid reasons may lead to early termination of the trademark certificate. The case concerned a claim brought by DANJAQ, LLC against the owner of…
On 30 April 2026, the Supreme Court of Ukraine delivered a landmark judgment, providing its first interpretation of Law concerning the protection of intellectual property rights during martial law and the possibility of extending patent protection through supplementary protection certificates.…
On 1 June 2026, the Republic of Moldova officially became the 40th member state of the European Patent Organization (EPO), marking a significant milestone in the country’s integration into the European intellectual property framework. The accession follows Moldova’s deposit of…
On 7 May 2026, Uzbekistan adopted Law introducing amendments to several legislative acts governing intellectual property rights. The changes are scheduled to enter into force on 8 August 2026. Among other measures, the reform affects trademark regulation and the rules…
On 13 May 2026, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine adopted Resolution introducing preferential fee rates for veteran-owned businesses in matters related to the protection of intellectual property rights. The amendments were made to the Procedure for Payment of Fees…
On 6 May 2026, the Supreme Court of Ukraine issued a significant ruling on trademark non-use, holding that a statutory prohibition on certain business activities cannot be considered a valid reason for failing to use a trademark where such prohibition…
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has acknowledged Ukraine’s ongoing engagement with the United States on intellectual property matters in its 2026 Special 301 Report, released on 30 April 2026. The annual Special 301 Report evaluates the…
The Ukrainian National Office for Intellectual Property and Innovations (UKRNOIVI) has reported that, as of 3 June 2026, a total of 1,175 intellectual property rights associated with sanctioned persons have been blocked in Ukraine, including 653 trademarks. The restrictions are…