Legal practitioners have described a new law passed in Russia as a move to “grab” patents from opponents of its Ukraine invasion — and, in effect, an “act of war”.
On March 6, the Russian government provided the country with the ability to use foreign patents without the consent of the patent holders and without paying royalties. The justification for the legislation was to safeguard Russia’s defence and security, and to protect the life and health of its citizens.
But legal experts say the change breaks existing treaties on patent infringement. Russia’s decree expressly states that companies from “unfriendly states” will be given zero compensation and be compelled to issue licenses to Russian entities.
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