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Russians were proposed to deal with their personal data

The personal information of internet users, which they leave or provide it making purchases or using some service etc., is very valuable for advertisers and internet companies. For example, some video services work on advertising models, when users watch ads in return of access to their favorite movies or music. In order to define what ads to show the advertisers collect certain information about internet users.

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The counterfeiting is a serious and widespread problem in Russia

Research by BrandMonitor, a company specializing in brand and trademark protection, indicated that two thirds of counterfeit sellers admit selling fakes. Moreover, 46% of those who admit selling fake goods assume they were not breaking the law. The fact that counterfeits can be a hazard for consumers’ health or safety is not a priority for merchandisers or even for consumers themselves. According to merchandisers, counterfeits is more attractive to consumers because of lower price.

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New law on copyright co-ownership has been proposed in Russia

The new proposed draft law aims to make clear the questions caused by the multiple copyright ownership in IP object. According to current Russian law the execution of exclusive right in IP object is carrying out by more than two right holders jointly. Explanation note states that under the Russian law all right holders must reach common agreement in relation to exploitation of their IP.

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Russian book publishers also want to sign antipiracy memorandum with internet companies

The chief of Russian book union asked the chief of Roskomandzor – the Russian internet watchdog – to assist in signing of antipiracy memorandum between book publishers and internet companies in order to fight piracy more effective. The antipiracy memo, signed between right holders and internet companies, covers only strict circle of right holders and only audio-visual works, the books and other types of copyrighted content are not included in memo.

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The sale of affiliated companies can trigger conflict linked to “common” brand

Two Russian insurance companies fight in court because their trade names are very similar. The trade name of one company is “RusStateInsure” (abbreviated RSI) and the trade name of second company is so far “RSI life”. RusStateInsure has file a lawsuit against RSI life for trademark infringement and despite the decision of RSI to change its tradename, the RusStateInsure does not intends to withdraw the lawsuit.

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The messengers are under total control in Russia

The Russian government has adopted the rules of subscribers’ identification for messengers operating in Russia. These rules concerns also such messengers like Viber, WhatsApp and other similar means of mass communication. The identification of subscriber is to be made now through mobile operators. Each cell number is connected with ID of person or incorporation details of legal entity. The rules enter into force 180 days following the signature.

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Russian book publishers also endeavor to clear search results from pirate links

But they make efforts only in relation to Russian search engine and internet company Yandex. Google and other search engines are out of their interest. There are also search engines of Mail.ru and Rambler company. The association, representing the copyright interests of Russian major book publishers, has filed lawsuit against Yandex seeking to clear the search indexing from links to pirate web-sites.

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Russian audio-visual right holders and internet companies have signed anti-piracy memorandum

Russian major internet companies Yandex, Mail.ru, Rambler and RuTube together with Russian major audio-visual right holders Gazprom Media, National Media Group, First Channel, VGTRK, STS Media, association Internet Video and Association of movie and television producers have signed anti-piracy memorandum. This memorandum has been signed at the meeting hosted by Russian internet watchdog Roskomandzor.

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Restriction of access to web-resources is not effective in Russia

Russian law enforcement system applies restrictions in internet very broadly, namely restriction of access to web-resources. There is trend to apply such restriction without court order. Even blocking of VPNs does not help. People receive access to blocked web-sites, use VPN services emerging as an offer to demand, and mirrors of blocked web-sites appears in top positions of search results.

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