Russian Federation Trademark Registration

Our Trademark Attorneys in Russian Federation will assist you throughout the Trademark Registration Process outlined below. Please notice that each step can be ordered independently:

Trademark Comprehensive Study

Step 1

Trademark Comprehensive Study

A report which includes a search of similar and identical trademarks along with our attorneys’ expert opinion about the registration probabilities of your trademark in Russian Federation. This report is optional but highly recommended since it allows you to rule out any possible objections to your trademark in advance.

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Trademark Registration Request

Step 2

Trademark Registration Request

The filing and processing of the Trademark Registration Request before the Russian Trademark Office, according to the legal procedures and requirements of this country with the objective of obtaining ownership of the trademark. Once we file the trademark we will send you a scanned copy of the filed application.

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Trademark Registration Certificate

Step 3

Trademark Registration Certificate

Once your trademark is approved for registration, you will need to request the Trademark Registration Certificate.

The Trademark Registration Certificate provides proof of ownership of the trademark. This service also includes our Trademark Watch service for ten years. The Watch service detects any conflicting trademark applications and informs you of potential infringements, thereby giving you the opportunity to file an opposition.

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  1. Is registration of a trademark mandatory in Russian Federation?

    There is no legal requirement to register a mark, but rights against infringers are only acquired through registration. If a mark is not registered, there is a risk that others may register it and prevent the first user from fully using it.

  2. Which Intellectual Property rights are registrable?

    Any term, word, device, color combination or shape distinctive of the goods or services is registrable.

  3. Can a trademark be registered for covering a commercial establishment which activity is focused in selling goods to consumers, for example retail stores? If so, how is the registration procedure? Are there any special requirements for it?

    A trademark can be registered for retail and like services in class 35 with the formulation "sales promotion for others" or "the bringing together, for the benefit of others, of a variety of goods (excluding the transport thereof), enabling customers to conveniently view and purchase those goods" in accordance with the Nice Classification.

  4. Is there any advantage in using a trademark before filing an application?

    No. Russia does not recognize prior use. Moreover, to avoid trademark piracy, use of the trademark before filing an application is not recommended.

  5. How long does the registration process take?

    In the absence of objections, the registration process takes approximately 10-18 months. Acceleration (within 6 months) is possible for an additional fee.

  6. Is there any requirement of use for registered trademarks? If so, what happens in case it is not used?

    A trademark is preferably to be used after its registration. Otherwise, in the case some conflict of interests arises, the trademark can be cancelled on the grounds of its non-use after three years from the date of registration of the trademark.

  7. In the case of a registered mixed trademark (word + logo), is it possible to include in the logo, different or additional words from those mentioned in the word mark?

    The owner of the trademark can use a part of a trademark (for example, verbal element of a verbal & device mark). However, such using cannot be sufficient for confirmation of use of the trademark; if any other party files a request for cancellation of the trademark on the grounds of its non-use.

  8. How can I know which is the due date for the renewal of a registered trademark?

    The term/renewal date of a registration is 10 years from the application date.

  9. When should I pay the renewal fee of my registered trademark?

    A renewal may be filed during the twelve month period expiring with the renewal date.

  10. Is it possible to pay the renewal fee of a patent after the renewal due date has expired? If so, when should I pay?

    It is possible to renew for six months after the renewal date with payment of a fine.

  11. What documents are required for filing a trademark or renewal application?

    A power of attorney (authorization form) executed by the proprietor is required for renewal.

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