What should you know about trademarks when doing business in Russia : Case - Project application for the Baltic Institute of Finland
Aleshkova, Julia (2016)
Aleshkova, Julia
Tampereen ammattikorkeakoulu
2016
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2016052710323
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2016052710323
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This final thesis was written for the Baltic Institute of Finland. The author of this final thesis was working eight years at the BIF as project manager and was responsible for two IPR projects, manager by the BIF. The materials from previous IPR projects man-aged by the BIF have been used in new project application. New project application for the cooperation between the North-West part of Russia and Finland is the main reason of that final thesis.
This work is intended for everyone who is interested in development of Intellectual Property Rights in the Russian Federation, particularly in development of a trademark protection. The review of Russian legislation on development of IPR processes as well as existing IPR legislation is represented. A comparison between Finnish and Russian IPR legislations, particularly in trademark protection, as well as real court cases are presented.
The aim of this paper was to convince the audience of the need to continue international cooperation on IP issues, especially between the Russian Federation and Finland.
Theoretical part of the thesis covers the definitions related to the IP system and to the innovation process. Russian definition of innovation differs from the European definition of innovation, leading to different approaches in innovation system development.
The report is based on qualitative case study method. The data has been gathered from the interviews, literature and an internet.
As a conclusion is possible to state that companies looking to expand into Russia may face a serious problems with trademarks squatters. Before coming to Russian market it is very important to check all issues related to IP protection in the Russian Federation. Despite that Russian IPR legislation has been modified several times to be closer to the EU IPR legislation, some difference still exist. Further cooperation between Finland and Russia on awareness of IPR matters is an important part of the economic develop-ment for both countries. Involvement of all IPR actors: Universities, business incubators, patent attorneys, SMEs is necessary for successful development of IPR and Innovation systems.
This work is intended for everyone who is interested in development of Intellectual Property Rights in the Russian Federation, particularly in development of a trademark protection. The review of Russian legislation on development of IPR processes as well as existing IPR legislation is represented. A comparison between Finnish and Russian IPR legislations, particularly in trademark protection, as well as real court cases are presented.
The aim of this paper was to convince the audience of the need to continue international cooperation on IP issues, especially between the Russian Federation and Finland.
Theoretical part of the thesis covers the definitions related to the IP system and to the innovation process. Russian definition of innovation differs from the European definition of innovation, leading to different approaches in innovation system development.
The report is based on qualitative case study method. The data has been gathered from the interviews, literature and an internet.
As a conclusion is possible to state that companies looking to expand into Russia may face a serious problems with trademarks squatters. Before coming to Russian market it is very important to check all issues related to IP protection in the Russian Federation. Despite that Russian IPR legislation has been modified several times to be closer to the EU IPR legislation, some difference still exist. Further cooperation between Finland and Russia on awareness of IPR matters is an important part of the economic develop-ment for both countries. Involvement of all IPR actors: Universities, business incubators, patent attorneys, SMEs is necessary for successful development of IPR and Innovation systems.