SETTLE’s new office: Updated address
We are pleased to inform you that SETTLE has moved to a new office. As of July 2025, our new address is: Office 502, 5th Floor, Ventum Plaza Business Center, 56A Abdulla Qahhor Street, Tashkent 100015, Republic of Uzbekistan. Please update your records accordingly for correspondence, document delivery, and in-person meetings. Thank you for staying […]
Министерство юстиции Республики Узбекистан предложило поправки, устраняющие правовую лазейку для недобросовестных правообладателей
В Узбекистане опубликован для общественного обсуждения проект нового Закона об интеллектуальной собственности, направленный на устранение одной из самых спорных и неоднозначных норм в сфере товарных знаков, аннулирования за неиспользование. В чём суть проблемы? Согласно действующему законодательству Узбекистана, любой заинтересованный заявитель имеет право инициировать досрочную отмену регистрации товарного знака, если тот не использовался в течение последних […]
The Ministry of Justice of Uzbekistan proposes to close a legal loophole for bad-faith trademark owners
A new draft Law on Intellectual Property has been released for public discussion in Uzbekistan. One of its key proposals addresses a long-standing and controversial issue in Uzbek trademark law – trademark cancellation for non-use. What’s the issue? Under current legislation in Uzbekistan, any interested party may request the early cancellation of a trademark if […]
2025 Rankings: SETTLE recognized as a leading law firm in Uzbekistan by the Legal500
We are proud to share that SETTLE has once again been ranked among the top law firms in Uzbekistan by the international ranking agency Legal500 in its 2025 edition. For the fifth year in a row, SETTLE has been recognized for its strong expertise, consistent performance, and unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality legal solutions, […]
Uzbekistan adopted the Regulation for conducting outsourced patent examinations
On 26 March 2025, the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan adopted Resolution No. 185, approving the Regulation on the procedure for organizing state examination of applications for patents for inventions, utility models, and industrial designs on the basis of outsourcing. The new procedure provides for the possibility of engaging individual experts or […]
Trademark restrictions in Uzbekistan: A guide to non-protectable marks
Trademark registration in Uzbekistan is a crucial step in creating a recognizable brand and ensuring legal protection against unfair competition. However, not every sign can be registered. Uzbek legislation establishes specific restrictions that exclude certain categories of signs from legal protection. This article examines which signs cannot be registered in Uzbekistan and how to avoid […]
New Mechanism for Controlling Counterfeit Products and Digital Labelling
In the context of rapid digital transformation, the government of Uzbekistan has adopted a resolution aimed at significantly strengthening the intellectual property protection system. Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers No. 859 of December 19, 2024 is a set of measures designed to increase the effectiveness of control over the circulation of products that violate […]
New Regulations for E-Commerce in Uzbekistan from July 1, 2025
Starting from July 1, 2025, new requirements for companies engaged in e-commerce will come into effect in Uzbekistan, in accordance with the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. 885 dated December 26, 2024. These changes affect both local entrepreneurs and foreign businesses operating in the country. Below are the […]
A New Era of Intellectual Property Protection in Uzbekistan: Compensation Instead of Damages
Changes in Uzbekistan’s Intellectual Property Laws: Compensation for Counterfeit Instead of Damages On September 10, 2024, the President of Uzbekistan signed Law No. ZRU-959, significantly strengthening intellectual property protection. The key change is the introduction of compensation for intellectual property infringements, including counterfeit products, instead of the traditional damages. This update makes intellectual property protection more […]
Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Justice gains autonomous authority
Ministry of Justice Gains Power to Investigate Trademark Infringement In a significant development for intellectual property rights enforcement in Uzbekistan, the Ministry of Justice, as the authorized body, has been granted the power to investigate trademark infringement cases, specifically in relation to counterfeit goods, without needing separate approval from the Business Ombudsman. This change comes […]
