2020 IP News Eastern Europe
August
- Romania: New Trademark Law Brings Important Changes
- Ukrainian Customs Seize Fake Footballs
- Hungarian Officials Seize Fake Apparel, Accessories
- Ukrainian Authorities Shut Down Production of Counterfeit Crop Protection Chemicals
- EU Loses EUR 83 Billion Each Year in Sales Due to Counterfeiting
- Russia Introduces Electronic Registration Certificates and Letters Patent
- Kazakhstan Amends Digital Technology Regulations
- Uzbekistan Approves Legal Requirement to Prescribe Medicines Using International Nonproprietary Names
- Russian Trademark FAQ: 2020 Cheat Sheet
- Russia Elaborates Procedure for Informal Observations Regarding Company and Trade Names
- Ukraine Adopts Bylaws Implementing Customs Code Amendments
July
- Kazakh Officials Seize Fake Sneakers
- Kazakhstan Launches App for Checking Alcoholic Drinks’ Authenticity
- More Patent Validations and Utility Model Applications in Hungary in 2019
- Russian GI Law to Enter into Force Soon
- Ukraine to Introduce Research Exemption to Patent Law
- Poland Introduces Specialized IP Courts, New Types of Court Actions
- How to Register a Trademark in Russia – a Quick Guide
May
- Nouryon Defends Russian and Eurasian Patents from BASF’s Invalidation Actions
- Serbian Customs Seize Fake Apparel and Footwear
- Hungarian Officials Seize Fake Chanel® Shoes
- Slovenian Customs Detained EUR 6.1 Million Worth of Counterfeits in 2019
- Croatia Drafts New Copyright Act
- Eurasian Economic Union Members Sign EAEU Trademark Agreement
- New Patent Act Enters into Force in Croatia
- Ukrainian Authorities Shut Down Production of Fake Shisha Tobacco
- Russia Introduces Mandatory Drug Labeling
- Serbian Customs Seize Fake Apparel, Shoes, Accessories, Perfume
- Hungarian Officials Seize EUR 545,000 Worth of Fake Apparel, Accessories, Fabric
- Ukrainian Tax Authorities Seize Counterfeit Medicines
March
- New Trademark Law in Serbia Brings Significant Changes
- Ukrainian Authorities Shut Down Production and Sale of Fake Medicines
- Hungarian Officials Seize Nearly EUR 500,000 Worth of Fake Nike® Sneakers
- Serbian Customs Seize Fake Apparel, Shoes, Accessories, Perfume
- Romanian Customs Seize Fake Makeup and Toys
- UPC Future Uncertain Amid News from Germany and UK
- Kazakhstan Limits Administrative Actions IPR Owners Can Take Against Small Businesses
- Cake Wars in Ukraine: Confectioner Roshen Sues Ice Cream Maker Khladoprom over “Kyiv Cake” Trademark
- Coronavirus-Related Applications Reported by Several Countries
- Hungarian Officials Seize Fake Apparel
- Romanian Customs Seize Fake Sneakers
- Serbian Customs Seize Fake Perfume, Apparel, Accessories
January
- Hungarian Officials Seize EUR 33,000 Worth of Fake Perfume
- Uzbekistan to Introduce Reference Pricing System for Pharmaceuticals
- Ukraine Increases Criminal Penalties for Production and Distribution of Fake Drugs
- Slovenia: Plain Tobacco Packaging Obligatory as of January 1, 2020
- Serbia Adopts New Trademark Law, Introduces Opposition System
- Officials Seize Fake Burberry® Scarves at Belgrade Airport