Overview

The main function of a company's intellectual property is to individualise products as well as the company. Yet, as recent legal practice and the practice of antitrust authorities show, intellectual property can also be used as a weapon in legal battles against competitors.

Intellectual property disputes in Russia have increased in number and become more complicated. A growing trend is the "clever-made counterfeit" which is difficult to prove infringement. In addition to providing an overview on recent IP developments in Russia, this briefing from Goltsblat BLP offers advice on how to minimise the risks related to "smart fakes."

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