Intellectual Property Law News

NEW RUSSIAN LANGUAGE RULES
A Federal Law dated June 24, 2025 No. 168-FZ will take effect in Russia on March 1, 2026. The law introduces new requirements for how the Russian language must be used in public information. read more >>

CHANGES TO THE EAPO’S FEES FROM FEBRUARY 1, 2026
The Eurasian Patent Organization (EAPO) has announced an increase in its official fees, which will take effect on February 1, 2026. The new fee schedule will apply to actions related to Eurasian patent applications for inventions and industrial designs. read more >>

30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ENTRY INTO FORCE OF THE EURASIAN PATENT CONVENTION
September 9 marks a significant date: 30 years since the entry into force of the Eurasian Patent Convention, signed in Moscow in 1994. read more >>

CHANGES TO THE TRADEMARK FEES IN RUSSIA
On September 23, 2025, the Government of the Russian Federation approved Resolution No. 1459, amending the current Regulation on Patent and Other Fees (approved by Resolution No. 941 on December 10, 2008). read more >>

DRAFT LAW ON EXTENDING PATENT APPLICATION DEADLINES ADOPTED
The deadline for filing a patent application after disclosure of an invention has been extended from 6 to 12 months read more >>