In today’s digital age, the protection of personal data has become a paramount concern for individuals, businesses, and governments alike. With the increasing prevalence of online interactions, data breaches, and privacy violations, it is crucial for individuals to understand why they should care about and take proactive steps to safeguard their personal information. Privacy is […]

We’re happy to share that Polikarpov Law Firm has been recognized in the prestigious IAM Patent 1000 ranking, which focuses on patent-related matters. Despite our relatively short time on the market, we achieved a “bronze” rating in the company evaluation and a “silver” rating in the personal recognition category. “Since opening its doors in February […]

If it’s a parody, it’s a good one… What do you know about parodies? It’s a comedic satirical genre, but not only that. For well-known brands, parodies can be an Achilles’ heel, as they can easily cross the line from a good joke to an infringement of intellectual property rights. Differentiating between plagiarism and parody […]

Introduction You’ve probably seen it happen many times, when a well-known company suddenly decides it’s time for a change and completely revamps its image. Today, we’re going to figure out what motivates companies to change their beloved names and logos, and how to do it right so as not to lose consumer favor. What is […]

Over the years, cinema, television and literature have given us many favourite characters that we can recognize just by one of their phrases or characteristic images. Undoubtedly, such intellectual property requires proper legal protection. That is why today we will follow the “life path” of a character: from his birth to his death (of course, […]

Starting from September 16, 2024, businesses can once again benefit from the EU’s Ideas Powered for Business SME Fund, which offers grants to reimburse expenses related to the registration of intellectual property rights. This is an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to reduce the costs of protecting their ideas and brands. What […]