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Serbian Court Issues Important Decision on Fake Car Parts
Oct 2021 —
On July 19, 2021, the Commercial Court in Belgrade issued a first-instance decision stating that the import and sale of car parts visually identical to those protected by industrial design registrations valid in Serbia constituted industrial design infringement.
Uzbekistan Amends Trademark and Copyright Laws
Nov 2021 —
On August 20, 2021, Uzbekistan adopted amendments to the Law on Trademarks, Service Marks and Appellations of Origin and the Law on Copyright and Related Rights. The amendments, which entered into force on August 21, 2021, introduced several important novelties.
Law on Personal Data Protection Enters into Force in Belarus
Dec 2021 —
The Law on Personal Data Protection was adopted on May 7, 2021 in Belarus, becoming the country’s first comprehensive legal act in the sphere of personal data protection.
Russia Amends Legislation Affecting Foreign Champagne and Cognac Producers
Jul 2021 —
Amendments to the Russian law on state regulation of production and turnover of alcoholic products and the law on wine trade were published and immediately entered into force on July 6, 2021, significantly affecting the interests of champagne and cognac producers exporting their products to Russi
Hungary Abolishes Patent Maintenance Fees for New Patents during COVID-19 Emergency
Oct 2021 —
On August 6, 2021, the Hungarian Government published Decree No. 474/2021 (VIII.6.) abolishing patent maintenance fees for the first three years of the patent protection period for national and European patents filed in Hungary on or after August 7, 2021.