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Intellectual property - weapon for attack and defence in Russian competitive disputes
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. This briefing from Goltsblat BLP offers advice on how to minimise the risks related to these "smart fakes."
Law Firm: Goltsblat BLP | Published: 07 February 2012 | Practice Area: Trademarks
An overview of the legislative amendments to Russian corporate law
In January 2012, the Federal Law 'On Organised Trades' came into force, governing the relationships that arise when trades are organised on commodities and financial markets. This briefing details the new requirements on those organising such trades and the effects on members and management bodies.
Law Firm: Pepeliaev Group | Published: 03 February 2012 | Practice Area: Partnerships and LLPs
Changes to foreign investment in Russian strategic companies
On 18 December 2011, amendments to the federal law came into effect that lifted a number of barriers to investment in Russian strategic companies. In this briefing, Goltsblat BLP outlines these amendments to the law and how they aim to improve the investment environment in Russia.
Law Firm: Goltsblat BLP | Published: 24 January 2012 | Practice Area: Collective Investment Schemes
New rules for determining origins of goods in the CIS
The 'Agreement on the Rules for Determining the Origin of Goods in the Commonwealth of Independent States' came into force for the Russian Federation on 23rd July 2011. The briefing outlines how the new Rules contain a number of significant changes compared to those that were previously applied.
Law Firm: Pepeliaev Group | Published: 17 January 2012 | Practice Area: Cross-border: Commercial and International Trade
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Managing taxes at your Russian business - ten strategic tips
This briefing from Goltsblat BLP offers a series of key points aimed at international businesses dealing with tax legislation in Russia. Advice is given on documentation, limitation period, litigation, tax treaties, concessions, transfer pricing, VAT, estimating tax rate, and more.
Law Firm: Goltsblat BLP | Published: 16 January 2012 | Practice Area: Corporation Tax
Welcome to the club: how the WTO will change the legal framework of Russia
This briefing from Goltsblat BLP analyses the legal framework of Russia and the WTO to identify and comment on the legal consequences of Russia joining the WTO. In doing so, the briefing comments on freedom of trade as well as a number of Russian international trade issues.
Law Firm: Goltsblat BLP | Published: 13 January 2012 | Practice Area: Cross-border: Commercial and International Trade
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Russia’s route to joining the World Trade Organisation
On 16 December 2011, members of the WTO adopted Russia's terms of entry, culminating the country's 18-year effort to join the multilateral trading system. This briefing summarises the main effects of WTO membership for Russia and the new trade rules with which it will have to comply.
Law Firm: DLA Piper | Published: 03 January 2012 | Practice Area: Cross-border: Commercial and International Trade
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An overview of the amendments to the Russian Civil Procedure Code
Amendments to the Russian Civil Procedure Code will come into force from 1 January 2012. Pepeliaev Group outline what this means for cases heard in the court of appeal, the period for filing the cassation appeal and the wider implications of the amendments to CPC.
Law Firm: Pepeliaev Group | Published: 15 December 2011 | Practice Area: Public Procurement
Russian tax law: the storm is coming, make your move
Goltsblat BLP outlines how federal case law has recently made significant changes to the Russian tax landscape with reference to the statute of limitations for the offense of failure to pay tax; double tax treaties' non-discrimination clauses; and the SAC's plenary ruling on the Russian Tax Code.
Law Firm: Goltsblat BLP | Published: 14 December 2011 | Practice Area: Enforcement and Regulation
Significant changes to Russian tax legislation due in 2012
From 1st January 2012, Russia will undergo several key changes to its tax legislation. In this briefing, Pepeliaev provides a brief overview of each of the legislation changes, the reason behind them and how they are likely to affect businesses and organisations.
Law Firm: Pepeliaev Group | Published: 12 December 2011 | Practice Area: Enforcement and Regulation
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