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Summaries of key tax and legal developments in legislation and case law and the latest issues affecting human resource management, prepared by B1's experts in Russia
Changes to the rules for the distribution of audiovisual works in Russia: new requirements and restrictions
On 31 July 2025 a new federal law was published which amends the rules for the issuance and revocation of distribution certificates1 for audiovisual works and may have a major impact on the activities of owners of streaming services and social networks in Russia. The changes will come into force on 1 March 2026.
28.08.2025
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New Russian Civil Code provisions regarding compensation for infringements of intellectual property rights
Federal Law No. 214-FZ “On Amendments to Part Four of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation”, which was published on 7 July 2025, transforms the system of compensation for infringements of intellectual property rights.
26.08.2025
Price rises for drugs not on the essential medicines list: anti-monopoly risks
There has been an increase in the number of inspections and disputes between the Russian Federal Anti-Monopoly Service and pharmaceutical companies over price rises for drugs not on the essential medicines list (EML) and the justification for those rises.
25.08.2025
Rules for foreign investment in the Russian economy simplified
On 1 July 2025 the President of Russia signed Edict No. 436 "On Additional Guarantees of the Rights of Foreign Investors". The Edict simplifies foreign investment in the Russian economy by allowing foreign investors – including investors from unfriendly jurisdictions – to purchase Russian securities without prior approval from regulators.
07.07.2025
Non-use trademark cancellation: risks for foreign right holders are beginning to materialize. Part 2
Case law regarding the early termination of trademark protection due to non-use, one example of which is the recent case involving the early termination of protection for a series of trademarks held by the Swedish company Telefonaktiebolaget L. M. Ericsson, is continuing to build in Russia.
11.06.2025