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«A.Zalesov & Partners» Patent & Law Firm is a full-service IP law firm that gives IP advice, handles litigation (patents, trademarks and designs) and provides services in patent, design and trademark prosecution in the Russian Patent and Trademark Office and the Eurasian Patent Office. We handle our international clients' patent and trademark portfolios (including Madrid and Hague Systems of trademark and design registration) in Russia as well as in the neighboring countries, including the countries of the Eurasian Custom and Economic Union. Twenty years of experience in conducting patent and trademark disputes between leading players in the relevant markets in Russia and abroad enables us to give verified practical advice on IP protection, invalidation and enforcement strategy.

 

In focus

A cooperation agreement signed between "A. Zalesov and Partners" and Chinese public organizations.

On February 26, 2026, a ceremonial signing of cooperation agreements took place between the "A.Zalesov & Partners", Huazhen Partnership Alliance LLC, and the Chinese Regional Public Organization "Chinese Community." The key goal of the partnership is to provide comprehensive legal support to Chinese citizens in the Russian Federation.

02.03.2026

Commentary by Irina Ozolina regarding the trademark registration of an interview quote that has become a meme

AvtoVAZ has filed an application to register the phrase "It's possible, but why?" as a trademark. The phrase, which became a meme after an interview with a top manager, could appear on a wide range of products, from cars to clothing and toys. Irina Ozolina commented on the automaker's actions for "Kommersant FM".

02.03.2026

Sergey Zagraevsky's commentary for "Moscow Pharmacies" regarding amendments to Article 16 of the Russian Federation Consumer Protection Law

On September 1, 2025, amendments to Article 16 of the Law of the Russian Federation Consumer Protection Law (Federal Law No. 69 of April 7, 2025) came into force, introducing an explicit ban on the imposition of additional goods and services. Sergey Zagraevsky commented on the changes for "Moscow Pharmacies".

02.03.2026