Russia Introduces Electronic Registration Certificates and Letters Patent

On July 15, 2020, the Russian Parliament approved a law according to which all IP rights applicants will first receive certificates of registration and letters patent in electronic form. Paper copies will be available only upon a separate request.

The law was published on July 20, 2020 and will enter into force on January 17, 2021.

Prepared by: Tatyana Kulikova

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Source: Russian Federation Council website