Uzbekistan approves list of countries providing an adequate level of Personal Data Protection
The new rules mark the next stage of Uzbekistan’s reform of personal data localization requirements and identify jurisdictions to which personal data may be transferred, stored and processed subject to the applicable legal requirements. Uzbekistan continues to reform its regulatory framework governing personal data localization and cross-border data transfers. By Resolution No. 415 dated 29 […]
Tashkent International Financial Centre: A new legal framework for International Business in Uzbekistan
On 10 July 2026, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan signed the Law “On the Tashkent International Financial Centre (TIFC)”, establishing a special financial jurisdiction designed to operate under internationally recognized legal standards. The establishment of the Tashkent International Financial Centre (TIFC) marks one of the most significant developments in Uzbekistan’s legal and investment […]
Amendments to Trademark Regulation in Uzbekistan: Key Changes Introduced by Law No. ZRU-1144
On May 7, 2026, the Republic of Uzbekistan adopted Law No. ZRU-1144, introducing significant amendments to the country’s intellectual property legislation. The changes affect the rules governing trademark use, the enforcement of intellectual property rights, and the grounds for early termination of trademark registrations. Overall, the amendments are aimed at strengthening the trademark protection system, […]
SETTLE attends the INTA Annual Meeting in London 2026
SETTLE is proud to announce its first participation in the International Trademark Association (INTA) Annual Meeting, the world’s leading event dedicated to trademarks and intellectual property. The conference brings together thousands of IP professionals, attorneys, in-house counsel, government officials, and brand owners from across the globe. Attending INTA marked an important milestone in the firm’s […]
Big changes in corporate legislation in Uzbekistan: the New LLC Law
In 2025, Uzbekistan adopted a new Law “On Limited Liability Companies”, representing one of the most significant developments in the country’s corporate legislation in recent years. The new Law goes far beyond technical amendments and introduces a fundamentally updated approach to the regulation of LLCs in Uzbekistan, strengthening corporate governance, transparency, and the accountability of […]
Uzbekistan takes first steps toward regulation of AI
In 2026, Uzbekistan made one of its most significant moves toward the legal regulation of artificial intelligence. Provisions specifically dedicated to AI were officially introduced into the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan “On Informatization” for the first time, while the Ministry of Digital Technologies approved separate ethical rules governing the development and use of […]
SETTLE recognized again in the Legal500 Ranking
SETTLE has once again been recognized in the Legal 500 ranking, reaffirming its position among the leading law firms in Uzbekistan in the field of intellectual property. This marks the sixth consecutive year that our team’s work has received international recognition. This achievement is particularly meaningful to us, as Legal 500 rankings are based on […]
Escrow Accounts in the Real Estate Sector of Uzbekistan
The real estate market of Uzbekistan is preparing for a transition to the escrow account system, a mechanism aimed at increasing transaction transparency and protecting the rights of buyers in shared-equity construction projects. This initiative was introduced under the Presidential Decree No. UP-11 dated 27 January 2025 “On measures for the further development of the […]
Uzbek Antimonopoly Authorities reintroduce unfair competition qualification for Trademark “Hijacking”
On February 7, 2026, amendments to the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan “On Competition” entered into force, restoring an important mechanism for protecting businesses against bad-faith trademark registrations. Under the updated law, actions by third parties involving the registration of designations that have already been used in the market by another business entity may […]
Update to the Nice Classification: 13th Edition (NCL 13-2026) now in force
As of 1 January 2026, the new edition of the International Classification of Goods and Services (Nice Classification) 13th Edition (NCL 13-2026) has officially entered into force. The update was adopted within the framework of the Nice Agreement and applies to trademark applications filed worldwide, including in Uzbekistan. The changes affect both specific goods and […]