The Appeal Chamber of the Ukrainian National Office for Intellectual Property and Innovation (UANIPIO) has confirmed legal protection for the combined trademark DZIKA KACZKA in Class 33 of the Nice Classification, covering alcoholic beverages and vodka. The attempt by Bacardi…
Ukrainian authorities have seized HBO’s trademarks registered in Ukraine following the company’s failure to comply with a Supreme Court ruling in the case of Lyudmyla Ignatenko – the widow of firefighter Vasyl Ignatenko, who died responding to the Chernobyl nuclear…
On April 22, 2026, Ukraine’s new Procedure for Maintaining the State Register of Geographical Indications entered into force. The document was approved by the Ministry of Economy, Environment, and Agriculture on February 3, 2026, and registered with the Ministry of…
The European Union Intellectual Property Office’s (EUIPO) SME Fund for 2026 – a grant scheme implemented by EUIPO on behalf of the European Commission – has encountered unprecedented demand: vouchers for trademark and design registrations (Voucher 1 and Voucher 2)…
The use of a patented technical solution for research or experimental purposes does not, in itself, constitute an infringement of intellectual property rights. However, such a qualification applies only where the party using the invention can properly substantiate the scientific…
Despite challenging conditions and the ongoing war, Ukraine’s intellectual property system continues to demonstrate gradual recovery and development. Industrial Property Throughout 2025, businesses and the inventive community maintained a steady interest in the protection of intellectual assets. The total number…
The Eurasian Patent Organization (EAPO) acceded to the Patent Law Treaty (PLT) on 17 December 2025, marking an important step toward further harmonization of the Eurasian patent system with international standards and enhancing the convenience of procedures for applicants. The…
In 2025, Kazakh authorities intensified enforcement efforts against intellectual property infringements and illicit trafficking in counterfeit goods. According to the justice authorities, 318 inspection orders were issued during the year, resulting in the detection of 293 violations. A total of…
Unauthorized parallel imports of Hyundai-branded excavators into Uzbekistan have been stopped. According to the Intellectual Property Center of the Ministry of Justice of Uzbekistan, a local company unlawfully used the Hyundai brand without the consent of the rights holder. The…
The Minister of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan has approved rules governing the recognition of trademarks as well-known within the country. The relevant order was signed on 28 January 2026 and sets out the procedure for granting well-known status…