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 […]
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 […]
SETTLE Advises on Cross-Border IP Portfolio Restructuring Through Uzbekistan
SETTLE acted as a trusted advisor to an international law firm representing a major global sports services group in connection with the establishment of a new legal entity in Uzbekistan. This engagement formed part of a broader, multi-jurisdictional intellectual property (IP) portfolio restructuring, requiring a nuanced understanding of both international IP frameworks and local Uzbek […]
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 […]