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 company name dispute in Uzbekistan
SETTLE successfully advised a leading international dairy conglomerate on complex intellectual property (IP) matters in Uzbekistan, with a focus on trademark protection. Overcoming Trademark Infringements in Company Names A major challenge arose when a local enterprise incorporated the client’s globally recognized dairy trademark into its company name without authorization. Such unauthorized use risked misleading consumers […]
Uzbekistan Broadcasting Compliance: SETTLE law firm’s milestone in preventing unauthorized TV channel use
SETTLE law firm recently represented a leading international media and entertainment company in a high-profile copyright infringement matter concerning the unauthorized broadcasting of TV channels in Uzbekistan. This case underscores SETTLE’s expertise in protecting intellectual property rights in the media sector, where unlicensed broadcasting remains a pervasive challenge. Comprehensive Legal Support for Copyright Protection in […]
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 leading international pharmaceutical company in protecting its intellectual property (IP) rights against the unauthorized use of a trademark and the large-scale importation of counterfeit products. This case highlights SETTLE’s ability to combine litigation, enforcement, and strategic advisory work to combat counterfeiting in one of Uzbekistan’s most sensitive and highly regulated sectors. […]
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 […]