In one of our previous newsletters, we described sweeping amendments to the Ukrainian Trade Mark Law, including the new trade mark opposition procedure. The amendments…
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Major changes to the Ukrainian IP laws. Part 3 – Designs
On 21 July 2020, the Ukrainian Parliament adopted law No. 815-IX (Law) introducing significant changes – both procedural and substantive – to the Ukrainian trade…
Major changes to the Ukrainian IP laws. Part 2 – New trade mark opposition procedure
In this second newsletter, we look at the revised trade mark opposition procedure. The procedure does not suggest a formalized “cooling-off” period and specific proof…
Major changes to the Ukrainian IP laws. Part 1 – Trade marks (general)
On 21 July 2020, the Ukrainian Parliament adopted the law (Law) introducing significant changes – both procedural and substantive – to the Ukrainian trade mark…
IT Garage newsletter – Issue II, 2020
We are delighted to share the second issue of our regular newsletter dedicated to the legal developments and IT industry issues in Ukraine. In this…
New Ukrainian Gambling Law adopted and in effect: what are the implications for eSport and eGaming industry?
On 14 July 2020, the Ukrainian Parliament adopted the Ukrainian law “On State Regulation of Organising and Conducting Gambling” (Gambling Law) ending more than a…
Recovery of Statutory Damages for Copyright Infringement in Ukraine under New Rules: Dark Times or Improved Opportunities?
Amended regulations on the calculation of the amount of statutory damages for copyright infringement in Ukraine are effective as of 22 July 2018, so today…
McDonald’s speaks Ukrainian but still faces controversial language dispute situation: a suitable reminder and key takeaways for brand owners
Brand care and brand protection are not only about trademark registration and IP rights enforcement. It is also about compliance where language issue is among…
HEIGHTENED QUARANTINE RESTRICTIONS FOR CREATIVE INDUSTRY (STUDIOS AND PRODUCTION COMPANIES) ARE IN EFFECT IN UKRAINE AS OF 22 JUNE
The creative industry was among the first who benefited from relaxing the initial quarantine restrictions in Ukraine. Under Resolutions No. 343 of 04 May and…
Second Hand Software: Old Opportunities from a New Angle (in Russian).
Основным моментам указанного решения Европейского суда и возможным выводам из него для Украины и посвящена эта статья.