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 […]
SETTLE assisted a global EdTech leader in resolving a domain name dispute in Uzbekistan
SETTLE recently represented an international education company, a global leader in online learning, in a domain name dispute in Uzbekistan. The dispute arose after a locally registered domain name closely resembled the client’s registered trademarks. In addition, the infringing website replicated significant elements of the client’s official platform, creating a clear case of cyber-squatting and […]
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 […]
SETTLE secured debt recovery in high-value arbitration against oil and gas company in Uzbekistan
SETTLE represented a major international engineering and manufacturing enterprise in a high-value debt recovery dispute in Uzbekistan. The matter arose from significant unpaid obligations under a supply contract with one of the country’s largest oil and gas companies. Given the strategic importance of the debtor and the sensitivity of the industry, the dispute required not […]
Uzbek customs authorities have been granted “ex-officio” powers to combat counterfeiting
In light of the adoption of the new Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. ZRU-913 dated February 27, 2024, aimed at further improving customs procedures, which will come into effect on May 28, 2024, some key changes and additions have been reflected in Customs Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan. These changes are directed […]
Uzbekistan’s New Creative Economy Law: A Game-Changer for Media Makers
On October 3, 2024, Uzbekistan officially adopted the Law on the Creative Economy (Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. LRU-970), marking a significant step toward fostering innovation and protecting intellectual property in creative industries. The law aims to develop a thriving ecosystem for content creators, artists, designers, and media professionals by offering new opportunities, […]