INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY NEWS 2020

2020

Amendments in Uzbek Intellectual Property Law
The Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis has published the Law "On Some Legislative Acts of the Republic of Uzbekistan". Among several acts, amendments were made to the laws regulating registration and protection of intellectual property rights.. read more >>

Anniversary of the Mikhailyuk, Sorokolat and Partners Office in Uzbekistan
Today, on October 16, we celebrate the 5th anniversary of the Mikhailyuk, Sorokolat and Partners office in Tashkent. . read more >>

Belarusian Agroindustrial Week
From September 29 to October 4, the Belarusian Agroindustrial Week took place in Minsk, wherein the specialized exhibitions, namely Belagro, Belferma, Belproduct, Prodmash. Holod. Upak., Food Industry, were held. The innovative products and equipment for the relevant fields of activity were represented during the mentioned exhibitions.. read more >>

Mikhailyuk, Sorokolat and Partners is listed among TOP-100 enterprises of Ukraine
The national business award Vybir Krayiny was created six years ago to honor the best Ukrainian companies annually. The market research is carried out under the international standards that guarantee the transparency and quality of projects. . read more >>

New Rules for Resolving Administrative Disputes in Russia
On September 6, 2020, the "Rules for Consideration and Resolution of Administrative Disputes by the Federal Executive Body for Intellectual Property" came into force. As of this date, Rospatent's order of 22 April 2003 No. 56 "On the Rules of Filing Objections and Applications and the Consideration thereof by the Patent Disputes Chamber" is no longer applicable.. read more >>

Amendments in the Law on Geographical Indications in Belarus
On August 29, 2020, the amendments to the Law of the Republic of Belarus "On Geographical Indications" came into force. They are aimed at popularization of geographical indications registration and raising the image of regional brands.. read more >>

The Interview with Our Managing Partner Anna Mikhailyuk Is Now Live
The main aspects of conducting the right trademark search, as well as the best search strategy methods were discussed in the latest issue of the Lawyer Magazine. Besides, new amendments to the current Ukrainian IP law were also examined. read more >>

Intellectual Property Law Reform in Ukraine
On August 16, 2020 the Laws "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of Ukraine regarding Strengthening Protection of Trademarks and Industrial Designs and Combating Patent Trolling" and "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of Ukraine regarding the patent law reform" came into force. The adopted Laws concern the following main changes in the legislation in the field of the intellectual property of Ukraine.. read more >>

ANNIVERSARY OF THE "MIKHAILYUK, SOROKOLAT AND PARTNERS" MOSCOW OFFICE
15 years ago the "Mikhailyuk, Sorokolat and Partners" office was founded in the capital of Russia.. read more >>

Increase of annual fees for maintenance of Eurasian patents in Turkmenistan
The official annual fees for maintaining Eurasian patents on the territory of Turkmenistan and the type of currency paid were changed on July 24, 2020 in accordance with Decree of the President of Turkmenistan No. 858 of July 5, 2018.. read more >>