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, […]
Integration of Uzbek legislation with WTO rules: key changes
As part of Uzbekistan’s strategy to strengthen its position on the international stage and integrate into the global economic system, the Law of Uzbekistan No. 908 dated February 15, 2024, was adopted, aimed at aligning national legislation with the requirements and agreements of the World Trade Organization (WTO). Key changes consist of following aspects: Equal […]
Implementation of standard procedure for personal data processing in Uzbekistan
As of November 15, 2023, Uzbekistan has adopted a standardized procedure for the processing of personal data, as established by the Minister of Justice’s Order under registration number 3478, enhancing the existing legislative framework in the area of personal data protection The purpose of the procedure To clarify the processes and actions prescribed by the […]
Unauthorized change of IMEI codes of mobile devices entails administrative liability in Uzbekistan
Uzbek Code of Administrative Responsibility introduced new sanctions, which establish administrative responsibility for unauthorized change of the IMEI codes of mobile devices. ℹ️ IMEI is a unique digital device code that is needed to distinguish a specific device from all others. Any device with access to a cellular network has an IMEI – from a […]
Uzbek Supreme Court commented on procedures for considering cases on IP issues
The Plenum of the Supreme Court of the Republic of Uzbekistan adopted a resolution “On some issues of consideration of disputes related to intellectual property” № 19 of June 23, 2023 (hereinafter – the Resolution), according to which the Plenum defined the fundamental concepts on the application of substantive law that must be noted by […]