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Customs IP Protection in Russia

Proactive trademark defense at the Russian border
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What Is the Customs IP Register?

The Russian Customs IP Register is a powerful tool to protect your trademarks by allowing the customs authorities to intercept counterfeit goods at the border. It’s efficient, cost-free, and legally enforceable.

Why Register Your Trademark
with Customs?

  • Block counterfeit shipments before they enter the market
    Customs officers can stop infringing goods right at the border, preventing their distribution and damage to your brand’s reputation.
  • Get notified of suspicious imports
    Once your trademark is in the Register, you receive immediate alerts from customs when potentially infringing shipments are detected.
  • Enforce your rights through administrative or civil procedures
    Leverage customs detentions as a basis for administrative cases or civil lawsuits, including the destruction of goods and compensation claims.
  • Lower costs than traditional litigation
    Customs enforcement offers a faster, less expensive alternative to courtroom actions while still achieving strong legal outcomes.
  • Processed in 2–3 months, renewable every 3 years
    No delays: the process is streamlined, and protection is renewable, ensuring long-term security.
Want to know if your trademark qualifies?
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How It Works

Initial Consultation & Scope
We assess your needs and request basic information
We Prepare & File
Document collection, drafting, and submission to customs
Customs Review
Federal Customs Service reviews and confirms within 2−3 months
Border Monitoring Begins
Trademark is added to the register — customs starts screening
Customs Alerts & Action
You receive notifications and decide on legal response

Documents You’ll Need

Legal & Corporate

  • Power of Attorney
  • Trademark certificate (RU or Madrid)
  • Company registration docs
  • Obligation to pay possible damage
  • Insurance contract (500,000 RUB)
Product & Evidence

  • Importer details (INN, OGRN)
  • Trade routes, HS Codes
  • Evidence of counterfeits (photos, invoices, online listings)

Our Features

  • Zero Filing Fees
    No government costs for registration.
  • Fast Process
    Standard timeline is 2−3 months.
  • International Brands Welcome
    Works for Madrid trademarks.
  • Full Legal Support
    From filing to enforcement.
  • Renewable
    Every 3 years.
  • Seamless Cooperation for IP Firms
    We act as your legal extension in Russia.

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Consider Border Protection Across the EAEU
Protect your trademarks not only in Russia — but throughout the entire EAEU customs territory.
The EAEU is a single customs territory that includes Russia, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan. While a unified Customs IP Register has been planned, it is not yet operational.
To ensure full protection across all borders, we recommend registering your trademarks in the national Customs IP Registers of each EAEU Member State.

Contact us to receive a quote and checklist for EAEU-wide protection.
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Ramzan Khusainov
Managing Partner
LL.M., Trademark Attorney
Ramzan majors in complex IP litigation, licensing, and managing IP portfolios, assists clients in ensuring the protection of trademarks and designs in Russia and neighboring countries.
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