On October 25, 2024, the S&O IP China team held an intellectual property rights (IPR) training session with Fuzhou Customs, engaging about 35 frontline officials in person, and reaching an additional 153 officials from 9 subordinate customs offices through live streaming.

This key event, organized by UNIFAB, brings together leading experts to discuss the latest developments in intellectual property. Irina Ashkina, Eurasia Director, will represent our team. We look forward to reconnecting with IP colleagues and friends.

The Court of Intellectual Property Rights overturned Rospatent's decision to consider an appeal against its decision to refuse state registration of a trademark, since Russian legislation does not prohibit the registration of surnames as trademarks.

The world has recently witnessed massive releases of electronic applications using artificial intelligence (AI).