Russia is preparing a new regulatory mechanism that could significantly affect foreign brands and intellectual property rights in the country.

At a recent session of the Federal IP Service, Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandr Novak announced that the government is developing a “temporary management” framework for IP rights belonging to foreign companies that have exited the Russian market but still hold registered trademarks and other IP assets.

What could this mean for international businesses, brand protection, and market strategy in Russia?

In our new alert, the Kesarev team explains the emerging regulatory approach and its potential implications for foreign companies. Key insights and analysis are available in the slides below.

Key insights and analysis are available in the alert below.