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News
01.10.2014
Amendments of the Civil Code Part IV have come into effect
The amendments have corrected shortcomings detected in the intellectual property legislation and made it clearer.
15.07.2014
Antitrust amendment has been canceled
The government of the Russian Federation has abandoned an amendment canceling immunity of IP exclusive rights owners from prosecution in the fourth set of antitrust amendments.
12.06.2014
Tesla has opened patents
Due to lack of commercial success Tesla Motors has announced it won’t initiate patent lawsuits against anyone who, in good faith, wants to use patented technology.
16.05.2014
Apple and Google have settled patent litigation
Companies have agreed to withdraw all lawsuits between them over smartphones. They does not reveal information on cross licensing.
03.09.2013
Microsoft has acquired Nokia's business
Microsoft has purchased Nokia’s business for EUR 3.79 billion and licensed Nokia’s patents for EUR 1.65 billion. The cost of intellectual property rights is 1/3 of total payment.
03.07.2013
IP Court has started functioning in Moscow
The Court specializes in cases involving intellectual property rights. It hears the cases as a court of appeal and cassation.
24.04.2013
Motorola has lost a patent
Apple has succeeded in nullification of the patent of Motorola Mobility. It could jeopardize delivery of iPhone4 at the USA.