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Trademarks
10.
Protection of foreign trademarks
10.1
Under what circumstances may foreign trademarks not registered in the jurisdiction be enforced (eg, under unfair competition law)?
Russian Federation

Answer ... Foreign trademarks not registered in Russia may benefit from protection under unfair competition law/procedure. However, in such case it is necessary both to prove that the trademark is famous and to provide evidence of promotional activities carried out by a Russian distributor.

For more information about this answer please contact: Vladimir Trey from Gorodissky & Partners
10.2
Does the trademark office permit registration of a mark based on a foreign or international (Madrid) registration?
Russian Federation

Answer ... Yes.

For more information about this answer please contact: Vladimir Trey from Gorodissky & Partners
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