TRADEMARK REGISTRATION IN RUSSIA
TRADEMARK CHECK AT THE ROSPATENT DATABASE
Registering a trademark in Russia is essential for any foreign business. It is highly advisable to file a trademark application before entering the Russian market. In addition to the general benefits of trademark registration, it’s important to know that:
- Russian affiliates of the foreign companies often register the original owner’s trademark under their own name, which is highly undesirable.
- Use of a trademark in Russia in a foreign language is only allowed after its state registration with Rospatent.
- A registered trademark can be included in the EAEU Customs Register of IP Objects, which sustains enforcement efforts against infringement.
Questions and Answers:
What is required to file a trademark application in Russia?
- Pay the filing fee and examination fee for the claimed designation.
- Submit a request to the Patent Office (we do this electronically, through the special service of Rospatent).
What are the official fees to be paid when filing a trademark application in Russia?
The official fee for filing a trademark application in Russia is 4000 RUR (~42 USD) for 1 class of ICGS + 1000 RUR (~11 USD) for each additional class over 1.
The official fee for conducting an examination of the claimed designation is 13000 RUR (~137 USD) for 1 class of ICGS + 2500 RUR (~30 USD) for each additional class beyond the first.
What priorities can be claimed when filing a trademark application?
Convention priority and priority of exhibition.