Region: Kazakhstan

In our latest update, we look at IPOPHL issuing new rules, the Paraguay IP office head celebrating her first year in office, and more.

28 August 2024

The fee for filing a trademark application has increased by 45%, while the fees for conducting all types of trademark search have increased by up to 40%.

10 August 2023

In welcome news for trademark owners, Decree No 44 introduces a new clause allowing inspections of small businesses based on “relevant grounds”.

20 March 2023

McDonald’s may not be the only big brand forced to exit Kazakhstan due to Russia-related supply chain issues, Saturday’s opinion argues.

21 January 2023

A key change is that the trademark registration fee now covers only up to three classes of goods/services, and not all classes applied for, as previously.

13 October 2022

Featured in Physical marketplace counterfeit hotspots

In a major update from our series highlighting physical marketplaces that reportedly engage in the trade of counterfeit goods, we head to Kazakhstan.

06 October 2022

Recent amendments to the IP laws have brought about significant changes in the IP field, including the introduction of GI protection and of an opposition procedure for trademarks.

11 July 2022

The Kazakhstan Parliament has passed amendments to its IP legislation, including the addition of trademark opposition proceedings and geographical indications.

16 June 2022

The amendments to the Law on Languages, in particular, will have implications for owners of trademarks protected in Kazakhstan.

28 April 2022

The mandatory digital labelling of footwear is to be introduced in Kazakhstan on 1 November 2021 in a bid to minimise the presence of counterfeit footwear in the country, which currently makes up 48.5% of the local footwear market.

08 September 2021