Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property
Trademark registration, copyright, and IP protection in UzbekistanWe protect our clients' most valuable intangible assets in Uzbekistan — from trademark registration and copyright enforcement to software IP protection, trade secret programmes, and IP licensing strategies.
Jamol Ryskiyev, our registered Trademark Attorney, leads the firm's IP practice with 20+ years of experience. We handle the full trademark lifecycle — from clearance searches and application filing through to registration, renewal, and active enforcement against infringers in the Uzbek market, including customs recordals and online takedowns.
Beyond trademarks, we advise on software copyright, SaaS and technology licensing agreements, trade secret protection, and IP due diligence for M&A transactions. We represent IP owners before the Uzbek Intellectual Property Agency, the Appeals Board, customs authorities, and courts whenever rights are violated.
Key services
Trademarks
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Trademark Strategy & Searches
Brand clearance and similarity searches (Uzbekistan and WIPO sources), classification strategy under the Nice System, and risk assessments for new brands entering the Uzbek market.
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Registration & Prosecution
Trademark registrations, office action responses (absolute and relative grounds), legal arguments and evidence submissions, and representation before the Appeals Board.
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Opposition & Disputes
Trademark oppositions and observations, cancellations and non-use actions, administrative and judicial appeals before the Uzbek IP Agency and courts.
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Enforcement & Anti-Counterfeiting
Cease and desist enforcement, customs recordals and border measures, market inspections, anti-counterfeit actions, civil and administrative litigation, and online enforcement on marketplaces and social media.
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Licensing & Assignments
Licensing and franchise agreements, trademark assignments and transfers, and recordation of changes before the IP Agency.
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Domain Names & Digital Brand Protection
Domain dispute procedures, cybersquatting enforcement, and takedown actions on platforms and social media in Uzbekistan.
Software & Technology Rights
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Software IP Protection & Registration
Copyright registration for software and source code, authorship and ownership structuring for employees, contractors and partners, and database protection.
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SaaS & Licensing Agreements
SaaS agreements, software licensing (exclusive and non-exclusive), end-user licence agreements (EULAs), joint development and outsourcing agreements, and distributor and reseller agreements.
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Enforcement & Anti-Piracy
Anti-piracy enforcement (physical and digital), unauthorized use and licence violation actions, and litigation support before courts and administrative bodies.
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Digital & Online Protection
Online brand protection for software products, marketplace enforcement (app stores and digital platforms), domain name and cybersquatting disputes, and social media takedowns.
Why Ryskiyeva & Partners
20+ years of practice in Uzbekistan — deep familiarity with local regulators, courts, and business customs.
Fluency in Uzbek, Russian, and English — seamless communication with all counterparties.
Business-oriented advice — we focus on outcomes, not billable hours.
Absolute confidentiality on every matter we handle.
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