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Key changes in employment of the foreigners in Belarus
On 1 July 2023, a new version of the Law “On External Labour Migration” (the Law) entered into force, providing, among other things, a new approach to the employment of foreign citizens and stateless persons without a permanent residence permit in Belarus (foreigners). The key changes are listed below. No need to obtain permits to […]
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International Comparative Legal Guide: Drug & Medical Device Litigation 2022, Belarus
We are pleased to announce that Sorainen Belarus team contributed to the Belarusian chapter of the Drug & Medical Device Litigation guide 2022 published by Global Legal Group Ltd, London. The team working on the Belarusian chapter included the head of Sorainen’s Life Sciences sector group, counsel Marina Golovnitskaya, partner Kirill Laptev, associates Veranika Amelyanchuk […]
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Intellectual property highlights
As business year 2022 is now in full swing and the global economy is continuing its recovery from what seems to have been the worst period of the pandemic, Sorainen’s intellectual property (IP) team has compiled for you the most interesting news from the Baltic States and Belarus, including the ultimate failure of the Chanel […]
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Legal aspects of telemedicine in Belarus and the Baltic States
The development of information technology (IT) has made it possible to significantly optimise processes in various areas of life. Telemedicine technologies are one of the most innovative manifestations in the field of IT healthcare. We believe that the successful development and implementation of telemedicine technologies can play a significant role in the social and economic […]
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Trademark non-use cancellation in Belarus – general rules and recent precedents
Non-use trademark cancellation is quite a common legal tool for combatting trademark piracy, as well as preventing rightsholders from “taking up space” with inactive trademark registrations. General rules In Belarus, a trademark registration may be fully or partially cancelled by a decision of the Intellectual Property Board of the Supreme Court if, without a valid […]