IP News Eastern Europe: Copyright

Montenegro Amends Trademark and Patent Laws
Mar 2023 —
Amendments to the patent and trademark laws entered into force in Montenegro on January 18, 2023.
Further Changes to Madrid System Regulations Enter into Force
Mar 2023 —
Further amendments to the Regulations under the Protocol Relating to the Madrid Agreement entered into force on February 1, 2023, following recent changes
Ukraine Introduces TSG Protection
Nov 2022 —
On September 7, 2022, a new law entered into force in Ukraine introducing the protection of the so-called “traditional specialities guaranteed” (TSGs), as well as changes regarding the protection of geographical indications (GIs).
Ukrainian IPO Reorganizes and Transitions to UKRNOIPI, Online Filing System Re-Launched
Nov 2022 —
As part of the ongoing institutional reform of the Ukrainian intellectual property system, the Ukrainian Intellectual Property Institute (Ukrpatent) functions have been transferred to the Ukrainian National Office of Intellectual Property and Innovations (UKRNOIPI).
Kazakhstan Amends Several IP Laws, Introduces GI Protection
Jul 2022 —
On June 20, 2022, Kazakhstan adopted a set of amendments to several intellectual property laws introducing significant changes in the IP field, including the introduction of GI protection. The amendments will enter into force on August 21, 2022.