SETTLE Facilitates Smooth Registration of Prominent NGO in Uzbekistan Despite Bureaucratic Hurdles
SETTLE law firm recently achieved a significant milestone by successfully guiding a globally recognized advocate for democratic societies through the complex process of registering a branch office for an international non-governmental organization (NGO) in Uzbekistan. This case highlights SETTLE’s expertise in navigating the intricate legal and bureaucratic landscape for NGO registration, particularly for international entities […]
IP infringement is no longer unfair competition in Uzbekistan
Uzbek government published a new version of the law “On Competition” in 03.07.2023, which has been a reason for numerous discussions among experts involved in the IP protection. The new version of the law comes into force on October 4th, 2023. On the one hand, the new law introduces a number of new concepts, such […]
Simplified Import Procedures for International Brands in Uzbekistan
Official suppliers engaged in the distribution of goods with international brands based on direct contracts with manufacturers may receive customs benefits in the form of a reduced tariff when importing goods. The corresponding Regulation “On the procedure for forming and maintaining a register of importers of certain types of goods of international brands on the […]
Strengthening Copyright Protection in Uzbekistan: New Measures and a Centralized Database for Uzbekistan
The government of Uzbekistan has taken significant steps to improve the protection of intellectual property (IP), particularly in the realm of copyright. One of the key initiatives in this direction is the establishment of a single database for the permanent storage of electronic control copies of copyrighted works in Uzbekistan. This move was formalized with […]
On June 7, 2022, the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan “On Advertising” was adopted in a new edition
Unlike the old (current) edition, a number of important changes for business have been made to the new edition of the Law. One of the most important changes is that with the new edition of the law, advertisements in the Republic of Uzbekistan can be distributed only in the state language, with duplicate translation of […]
SETTLE effectively resolved a trademark protection dispute in Uzbekistan
Settle successfully advised a major global dairy conglomerate on several IP issues in Uzbekistan, particularly related to trademark infringements. A significant challenge was the illicit use of a renowned dairy trademark in a local company’s name. Our primary objective was to educate local businesses on the impermissibility of using registered trademarks within their company names […]
Uzbekistan Broadcasting Compliance: SETTLE law firm’s milestone in preventing unauthorized TV channel use
SETTLE law firm recently provided legal counsel to a leading global media and entertainment company, addressing copyright infringement issues related to the unauthorized broadcasting of TV channels in Uzbekistan. This high-stakes project centered on safeguarding intellectual property rights, specifically in the area of broadcasting, where infringement is widespread due to a lack of awareness about […]
Social networks Wechat, Twitter, TikTok and VKontakte are restricted in Uzbekistan for violating the Law
Due to the violation of the below-mentioned Law, the social networks Wechat, Twitter, TikTok and VKontakte are blocked and included in the “List of violators” in accordance with Art. 33 of the Law until the so-called “drawbacks” are removed. According to article 271 of the Law “On personal data” (hereinafter – “the Law”) the owner […]
SETTLE achieves strong defense for pharmaceutical giant’s IP rights against fake products in Uzbekistan
SETTLE successfully represented a major pharmaceutical company, defending its IP rights against unauthorized use of a trademark and the importation and distribution of counterfeit products bearing similar designations. Through strategic advice, SETTLE engaged in pre-trial discussions, collaborated with courts and law enforcement, and spearheaded thorough monitoring and investigations. SETTLE’s involvement extended to advocating for the […]
Uzbek government introduced new type of fine for trademark infringement
In accordance with the Law “On amendments and additions to some legislative acts of the Republic of Uzbekistan in connection with the improvement of legislation on intellectual property” dated from February 2, 2022 a new type of penalty for trademark infringement was introduced. The relevant changes are reflected in a separate article 371 of the […]
