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…
On May 1, 2026, updated provisions on liability for the dissemination of false advertising entered into force in Turkmenistan. The corresponding amendments to the Code of Administrative Offences were signed by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov on April 11, 2026. The amendments…
A high-profile trademark infringement case has concluded in Uzbekistan, with the Economic Court of Surkhandarya Region ruling in favour of three major international brands. The court found the defendant guilty of illegally using the trademarks of Hugo Boss, Puma, and…
The Almaty Department of Justice, acting jointly with the city’s Police Department (Cyberpol), conducted inspections that resulted in the seizure of thousands of counterfeit goods bearing the trademarks of Louis Vuitton and Nesquik. During an inspection into the illegal use…