Frequently Questions
What guarantees are there that my
development will not be stolen?
We understand the importance of protecting your intellectual property. Therefore, before
commencing any work, we always enter into a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) with you. This signed agreement
legally ensures the complete confidentiality of all information you share with us during our collaboration.
Can an individual or a self-employed
person become the owner of a trademark?
Federal Law No. 193-FZ came into effect at the end of June 2023, granting individuals the ability to become
trademark owners. Previously, only legal entities or individual entrepreneurs could be the rights holders.
How can I avoid a refusal to register a
trademark?
Although it is impossible to give a 100% guarantee of registration, we offer a strategy
that significantly increases your chances of success. The key step is conducting a thorough preliminary search
(uniqueness check) even before submitting the application to Rospatent (the Russian Federal Service for
Intellectual Property). The goal of this search is to identify similar or identical designations that could
lead to refusal.
Our experienced patent attorneys will analyze the search results and, if necessary, help
you make adjustments to your designation. This will maximize its distinctiveness and minimize the risk of
overlap with existing marks.
How long does registration take?
Trademark registration, with our assistance, takes an average of 3–6 months. There is
also an expedited procedure, taking approximately 2–3 months. An invention patent is usually processed in 8–12
months, and a utility model patent in 2–5 months.
Is it possible to register a trademark
using an expedited procedure?
Yes, expedited registration of a trademark or service mark is possible. Under this
procedure, the agency conducts a preliminary search for analogues within 10 days, and the examination of the
designation is carried out in just two months.
However, the main drawback of this option is the significantly higher state fee. Registration of a
word or graphic mark requires a payment of 94,400 rubles; for a combined mark, the fee will be 188,800 rubles.
It is important to note that paying this fee does not guarantee 100% receipt of the registration certificate.
Should registration be refused, the paid state fee is not refunded to the applicant.
Is it mandatory to register the name
and logo?
Although formalizing the registration of a company name and/or logo is not a mandatory
requirement but merely a right, exercising this right is crucial for protecting your business. By registering
your brand elements, you prevent their unlawful appropriation by competitors who might copy your original idea
or design. If a competitor registers your designation in their name, they will have the legal grounds to
accuse you of unauthorized use, and proving your priority will be practically impossible.
