The claimants, the creators of the hookah chain HOOKAH PLACE, filed unfair competition claims against the defendant with the EEC The EEC found that the defendant had violated the competition rules of the EAEU cross-border market The defendant, by registering the mark HOOKAHPLACE in Belarus, sought to take advantage of the reputation of the claimants’ HOOKAH […]
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Our startup experts bring you valuable insights ranging from fundraising to corporate relations, offering you the best possible practices to consider for scaling your startup. Let’s dive in and learn together! Safeguarding your employees Proper employment documentation is crucial for maintaining a positive workplace and protecting your startup against legal disputes. Our counsel Pirkko-Liis Harkmaa […]
The end of 2023 was rather eventful for the Belarusian intellectual property (IP) landscape. The Sorainen IP team is pleased to share the most recent news with you. Below, some interesting changes in IP legislation, a cross-border unfair competition dispute and a Supreme Court decision on the similarity between two trade marks are presented for […]
In the ever-evolving landscape of intellectual property, the Baltic states are at the forefront of transformative changes. From Estonia’s ambitious proposals to strengthen copyright laws and protect creators to Latvia’s battle against the surge in counterfeit goods, and the European Union’s groundbreaking move to extend geographical indication protection, the region is a hotbed of legal […]