Valeriia Mashkova, PhD, Attorney at Law, delivered an expert analysis for Yur-Gazeta.com on exceptions to the doctrine of exhaustion of trademark rights, which provide the legal basis for prohibiting parallel imports.
The commentary provides detailed examination of:
- Trademark exhaustion principles under Ukrainian law
- Statutory exceptions and their practical application
- Legal mechanisms for controlling parallel imports
- Supreme Court jurisprudence on exhaustion limitations
- Strategic recommendations for brand protection
The article offers practical guidance for rights holders seeking to prevent unauthorized imports of trademarked goods, even following legitimate first sale in foreign markets.
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