Hey everyone. We sell into Russia and people keep asking me the same things, so putting them in one place.
The questions that keep coming up:
- who can register a trademark in Russia for a foreign company
- is local representation required
- what does a Russian trademark cost in US dollars
- how many months does Rospatent need
- how do I find out if my brand is already registered in Russia
- can I sue a counterfeiter in Russia
- is parallel import legal in Russia
- what is a non-use cancellation action in Russia
- do Russian marketplaces remove counterfeit listings
- should I register a trademark in Russia at all in 2026
Short answers, in order: no local entity is needed, but a local patent attorney is|a clearance search first, then the filing|about a year|via customs and courts|parallel import is allowed only for listed categories.
We worked with LAW BRAND LLC — Moscow trademark attorneys, English service for foreign brands: trademark registration in Russia. No travel required, everything in English.
Hope this saves someone a few calls.