Ukrainian law enforcement authorities have uncovered an alleged large-scale operation producing and selling counterfeit perfume and cosmetic products under the names of well-known international brands. According to the National Police, the operation involved a complete production cycle, including the purchase…
Kazakhstan has expanded its mandatory digital marking system from September 1, 2026. The new requirements apply to dietary supplements and to beer and beer-based beverages sold in bottles. The rules apply both to products manufactured in Kazakhstan and to goods…
A trademark dispute in Kazakhstan involving the Uzbek appliance brand Premier has resulted in a court finding that trademark rights were exercised in bad faith. The dispute involved Uzbek manufacturer Premier Electrotech and a Kazakh individual who had registered several…
The Appeals Chamber of the Ukrainian National Office for Intellectual Property and Innovations has cancelled a decision to register the trademark ACADIA for goods in Class 5. The opposition was filed by a Canadian company that did not own a…
On August 13, 2026, the Supreme Court of Ukraine has clarified how the one-year statutory period for obtaining additional protection for pharmaceutical patents applies to legal relationships that arose before amendments introduced in 2020. The dispute arose after a company…
Azerbaijan is introducing stronger controls over imported non-food consumer goods in order to ensure compliance with technical and safety requirements. The relevant legislative amendments were approved on July 13, 2026, and are scheduled to enter into force on September 5,…
Official fees for a range of intellectual property procedures in Uzbekistan will increase from September 1, 2026, following an increase in the country’s Base Calculation Amount. The Base Calculation Amount will rise by approximately %. The Base Calculation Amount is…
On August 6, 2026, the Supreme Court of Ukraine has upheld the lower courts’ decisions in a trademark infringement dispute between LEGO Holding A/S and several entrepreneurs from the Odesa region concerning the sale of counterfeit construction sets. LEGO initiated…
The Eurasian Patent Organization has joined the Hague System for the International Registration of Industrial Designs. On July 10, 2026, the organization deposited its instrument of accession to the Geneva Act of the Hague Agreement with the World Intellectual Property…
The Supreme Court of Ukraine has considered a dispute concerning the invalidation of a utility model patent and clarified the requirements a claimant must satisfy to obtain judicial protection in patent proceedings. The judgment was delivered on June 30, 2026,…