One of the most effective ways to solve the problem of intellectual property infringement is cooperation with custom authorities. In this regard we would like to suggest you the following package of measures and corresponding services:

• registration of your trademarks in the Register of intellectual property objects of the Russian Federal Customs authorities;
• representing your interests in all matters regarding IP protection before custom authorities, in particular:

• requesting information from the customs authorities which might be necessary to prove the infringement of the rights;
• taking tests, samples and specimens of suspicious goods, conducting investigations and expertise, photographing and other ways of fixing such goods;
• submitting claims on infringing goods, requesting their confiscation and destruction through arbitration, commercial or criminal court, the Antimonopoly Committee or Custom bodies.

Registration of your intellectual property in the custom register provide you with the following rights and possibilities:

• to identify infringers, grey market players;
• to control unauthorized distribution channels and shipments;
• to prevent infringements taking place through import/export in/from Russia;
• to extend your market in Russia;
• to stop competitors from benefiting from your good reputation;
• to identify underpayment of royalties from licensees;
• to maximize revenue from use of your intellectual property in Russia;
• to create a strong image and reputation of your intellectual property enabling Russian consumers to enjoy benefits derived from the quality of your goods/services earned through your good reputation in Russia