As summer and the vacation season is rapidly approaching, the Sorainen Intellectual Property team once again shares intellectual property news about Belarus. Statistical data on the intellectual property market, the dispute around “PETROLEUM”, and an update on restrictions on intellectual property owners are presented for your review. Key statistics re: the intellectual property market in […]
Alterations to the practices of informing by representatives of pharmaceutical companies Starting from 1 May 2023, in Belarus, the procedure and conditions for informing medical and pharmaceutical workers by representatives of manufacturers of medicinal products have been changed. New features are provided for by the Resolution of the Ministry of Healthcare No. 51 of 11 April […]
Bar A, the owner of the NEFT mark, claimed that Bar B engaged in unfair competition due to its use of NEFT designations. The authority found that the trademark and the designations were not similar to the extent of creating confusion. The parties did not qualify as competitors as they carried out their activities within […]
Intellectual property (IP) – inventions, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets – is important for your business as it provides a competitive advantage, prevents others from using or profiting from your innovations, and allows you to monetise your intellectual assets through licensing or selling. Is your company in danger of losing its IP? Click on the […]
On 10 April 2023 Presidential Edict No. 95 was announced, reintroducing registration of maximum sale prices for pharmaceuticals sold in the country. The government will determine the list of pharmaceuticals subject to price registration, and the procedure and timeframe for implementation. The new act reactivates the approach in force under 2018 Presidential Edict No. 345 On the Registration of […]