Uzbekistan launches a major reform of IP system: Digital tools, TRIPS alignment, and Expanded powers
1. A New Regulatory Architecture: The recently adopted Presidential Decree № 358 dated November 27, 2025 marks a turning point in the development of Uzbekistan’s intellectual property ecosystem. It initiates a full-scale modernization of legislation, digital infrastructure, inter-agency coordination, examination processes, professional standards, and international cooperation. Rather than making incremental improvements, the decree reshapes the […]
SETTLE Joins the International Trademark Association (INTA)
SETTLE has officially become a member of the International Trademark Association (INTA), one of the world’s largest organizations uniting leading professionals in brand protection and intellectual property. This step reflects our commitment to strengthening our international presence and meeting global standards in trademark work. INTA membership grants us access to professional events, enabling us to […]
How AI is transforming the legal profession in Uzbekistan: Reality, Challenges, and Prospects
The legal profession was among the first to be directly affected by artificial intelligence technologies. This is hardly surprising: large volumes of text, legal analysis, document drafting, and searching for precedents all align perfectly with what AI can optimize. It can relieve specialists from routine work — the long-standing “pain point” of legal practice that […]
SETTLE Joins the American Chamber of Commerce in Uzbekistan
SETTLE is proud to announce its membership in the American Chamber of Commerce in Uzbekistan (AmCham Uzbekistan), one of the leading business associations bringing together international and local companies operating in the country. Becoming a member of AmCham provides our firm with new opportunities for professional exchange, business collaboration, and engagement with industry leaders across […]
Successful Copyright Enforcement in Uzbekistan
A recent case handled by SETTLE Law Firm has reaffirmed that copyright protection in Uzbekistan applies even in the absence of a registration certificate. Case Overview In Uzbekistan, kids entertainment center operated under a name and visual concept unmistakably resembling a globally recognized video game character. The entire venue, from attractions to decorations, was designed […]
Uzbekistan introduces criminal liability for IP rights violations
On August 8, 2025, the Republic of Uzbekistan adopted Law No. 1080 “On Amendments and Additions to Certain Legislative Acts of the Republic of Uzbekistan.” The law is aimed at simplifying registration procedures and significantly strengthening the protection of intellectual property (IP) rights, including brands, copyrighted works, inventions, and other IP objects. Criminal liability for […]
Uzbek government simplifies IP services with new E-regulations
On 10 July 2025, the Cabinet of Ministers of Uzbekistan adopted Resolution No. 427, introducing new administrative regulations to streamline public services in the field of intellectual property. New IP regulations adopted in Uzbekistan The resolution approves the following administrative procedures: Registration of agreements related to intellectual property objects (IP agreements); Registration of topographies of […]
SETTLE secured compensation for a leading luxury brand in a trademark infringement case in Uzbekistan
SETTLE represented a globally recognized Italian luxury menswear brand in a trademark infringement dispute in Uzbekistan. The dispute emerged after large volumes of counterfeit products bearing the client’s trademark were identified on the local market. These illegal goods not only diverted sales but also directly undermined the reputation of the brand and significantly reduced consumer […]
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 […]