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Lettering v. Trademarks: "IP Case of the Month"

The right to a trademark does not give the right to someone else's design (lettering) is discussed in the webinar "IP Case of the Month".

“Unfriendly” Companies with Friendly Beneficiaries: Can They Avoid Type “C” Accounts in Russia?

The status of companies from "unfriendly" jurisdictions is not evident.

Cross-Border Netting via Assignment of Claims: Still Legal

The scheme of assignment of the right of claim and netting has been recognized as legitimate by the court.

A printing house prints orders based on clients' layouts: how to protect against claims

Printers can be liable for IP infringement in rare cases. We drafted contract clauses on guarantees and IP indemnity, and developed an internal layout verification policy.

List of "unfriendly" countries

Government Aims to Implement Verification of Sellers and Product Listings on Marketplaces

Marketplaces now require sellers and products to undergo verification before they can be listed publicly.

Ozon Introduces Security Deposits for Sellers of Brand-Name Goods

Ozon introduces security deposits for sellers to combat counterfeit goods.

CIAN PLC ADRs: forced conversion Deadline and key practical points

Key deadline and procedure for CIAN PLC ADR forced conversion.

Illegal Content Processing v. User Agreement: "IP Case of the Month"

Illegal content remix violates copyright despite platform's user agreement.

Payment of dividends on DRs and converted shares: new opportunities for investors

Dividend payments on Russian DRs resume with new claiming deadlines.