Russia
Russia, with its vast territory and population of almost 150 million people is a prime market for any business, from industrial and agricultural machinery to household products, and offers ample opportunity for innovation. Widespread implementation of electronic transactions facilitates obtaining protection and defending intellectual property rights. The national currency of Russia is ruble.
A variety of IP objects are available in Russia:
– Inventions or utility models, through national patent applications or PCT entry
– Trademarks, including non-traditional trademarks, through national trademark applications or Madrid registrations
– Industrial designs, through national applications or the Hague System
– Appellations of origin and geographical indications
– Copyright
– Computer programs
– Plant varieties and animal breeds
The Russian Patent and Trademark Office conducts correspondence in Russian, with a requirement for translation of any materials submitted in other languages. Any foreign applicant needs to appoint a Russian Patent Attorney for handling its IP matters before the Office. The appointment can be confirmed with a copy of signed Power of Attorney. However, the original Power of Attorney may be necessary in some specific cases, such as assignment of property, oppositions at the Chamber for Patent Disputes or litigation cases.
When it comes to legal prosecution, most IP matters in Russia are considered by the special IP Court, which is suited for in-depth consideration of the most intricate and difficult cases. An attorney well-versed in the local court practice will ensure protection of the client’s best interest in any matter.
The Russian Patent and Trademark Office currently endeavors to shorten the examination time. Average examination timeframe for patents is about 12 months, and about 6-10 months for trademarks. Accelerated examination procedure, which is offered by the Office, allows to shorten the examination time for inventions, utility models, trademarks and industrial designs to 2 months.
Trademark applications are not published for oppositions by third parties, but an interested party can file a letter with arguments against a pending application.
For general information on the costs, please contact us at quotes@patentica.com or info@patentica.com, and we will be happy to provide a precise calculation for your particular situation, including any unorthodox matters. Alternatively, you can use our calculators below for convenience. If it concerns potential oppositions, litigation or other such cases that are usually based on an hourly rate, please send us a brief description of the circumstances. We will analyze the case and prepare a detailed professional estimation of associated costs.
Russian patent
For an approximate estimation of costs involved in filing your patent application in Russia, simply fill in the information below and the total costs from filing to granting will be automatically calculated for you.
If you have any special requirements, or wish to discuss this matter in detail, please feel free to contact us directly:
total (costs associated with responding to Office Actions)
total (filing + requesting SE + granting)
Filing
- Preparing and filing the application
- Translation costs
- Subtotal 1
- Basic filing fee (RUB 2310)
- Claims fee (RUB 490 per each claim over 10)
- Fee for each claim in respect of which no ISR has been established (RUB 490 per claim)
- Subtotal 2
- Subtotal 3
REQUESTING SUBSTANTIVE EXAMINATION
- Preparing and filing a request for examination
- Subtotal 1
- Basic examination fee (RUB 8750)
- Claims fee (RUB 6440 per each independent claim over 1)
- Subtotal 2
- Subtotal 3
Granting
- Our services for granting
- Subtotal 1
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Grant fee (RUB 2100)
Issuance fee: RUB 1400 -
The accumulated annuities:
3rd year (1700 RUB)
4th year (1700 RUB)
5th year (2500 RUB)
6th year (2500 RUB) - Subtotal 2
- Courier delivery of a patent certificate
- Subtotal 3
Due date
The due date for National Entry in Russia is 31 months from the priority date.
For applications under Paris convention, the priority period is 12 months from the earliest priority claimed.
Late filing of documents
Late filing of a Russian translation or Power of Attorney does not entail any extra charges or delay in the examination.
Amendments
Generally, substantive amendments to application may be made after receiving a search report or in response to an office action. PCT application additionally may be amended within 1 month from the entry date. Any amendments must remain within the scope of the original application.
Late entry
The Civil Code makes no provision for late entry. However, according to the Regulations under the PCT, if the due date for the National Entry is missed unintentionally, the applicant’s rights can be reinstated within a year from the missed due date subject to payment of a restoration fee of RUR 5000.
Substantive examination
Examination can be deferred. A request for substantive examination must be filed within 3 years from the filing date or international filing date. A two month extension is possible, provided that a request for extension is filed before the expiry of the above time and the extension fee is paid.
Documents / Information we need to file an application
PCT application entering into the National Phase:
- PCT application number
- Names and addresses of applicant(s) and inventor(s) (unless the application is published)
- Description, claims, abstract, and drawings (unless the application is published)
- Power of Attorney executed by the applicant (can be submitted after filing)
- Amendments made after the international publication (if any)
- Amendments to be made during the National Entry
National applications:
- Names and addresses of applicant(s) and inventor(s)
- Description, claims, abstract, and drawings
- Power of Attorney executed by the applicant (can be submitted after filing)
- Certified copy of priority application(s) (when priority is claimed)
Russian Trademark
For an approximate estimate of costs and fees involved in filing your trademark application in Russia, simply fill in the information requested below and the total costs of filing will be automatically calculated for you.
If you have any special requirements, or wish to discuss this matter in detail, please feel free to contact us directly:
total ( preliminary search )
total ( filing & Registration )
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1. Agency fees EUR
- Basic search fee
- Agency fee for additional classes
- Total for search EUR
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1. Agency fees EUR
- Basic filing fee
- Filing fee for additional classes
- Claiming priority
- Subtotal 1
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2. Official fees EUR
- Basic filing fee (RUR 2450)
- Filing fee for each additional class over 5 (RUR 700) -
- Basic examination fee (RUR 8050)
- Examination fee for each class over 1 (RUR 1750)
- Subtotal 2
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3. Disbursements EUR
- Subtotal 3
- Total at Filing stage EUR
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1. Agency fees EUR
- Registration fee
- Ordering paper certificate (including courier delivery)
- Subtotal 1
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2. Official fees EUR
- Basic registration fee (RUR 11200)
- Registration fee for each additional class over 5 (RUR 700)
- Paper certificate fee (RUR 1400)
- Subtotal 2
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3. Disbursements EUR
- Subtotal 3
- Total at registration stage EUR
preliminary search
Filing stage
registration stage
Notes
Currency
Official fees are fixed in RUR and recalculated in USD/EUR on the basis of the current exchange rate.
Costs
Trademark registration total costs are provided for smooth registration. The costs of responding to Inquiries and Office Actions are calculated separately.
Preliminary search
Preliminary search fees are indicated for a verbal trademark.
Translation
Translation of the first 100 words in the list of goods/services is included into the basic fee. The translation fee for each additional 100 words is USD18/EUR16.
Discounts
Discounts are provided at filing several applications in the name of the same applicant at one time.
Discounts for filing several applications in the name of the same applicant at one time:
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for the second application -20% of agency fees
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for the third application -30% of agency fees
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for the fourth application -40% of agency fees
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for the fifth application and further -50% of agency fees
Documents / Information we need to file an application
- Name and address of the applicant
- List of goods and/or services
- Image of the trademark (for device and verbal & device trademarks)
- Power of Attorney executed by the applicant
- Certified copy of a priority application (if priority is claimed)