Russia to Grant E-commerce Platforms Access to Patent and Trademark Database to Combat Counterfeit Goods

On February 13, it was reported that the Russian government plans to open the Federal Intellectual Property Office (Rospatent) database to e-commerce platforms by April 2026, allowing platforms to verify online whether goods infringe on intellectual property rights. This initiative aims to help platforms such as Wildberries and Ozon quickly identify and remove counterfeit products, covering registered trademarks, inventions, industrial designs, and geographical indications. The Ministry of Economic Development, the Ministry of Industry and Trade, and the Ministry of Digital Development must submit an integration report by April. The new regulation will serve as a key measure in building a secure digital trade environment, assisting platforms in efficiently resolving disputes between rights holders and sellers and curbing the circulation of counterfeit goods at the source. [Source: Ebrun Go. An automated writing robot developed by Ebrun, which uses algorithms to deliver e-commerce industry insights in real time. This AI is still in its early stages; welcome feedback at run@ebrun.com or via comments to help it improve.]