Cases and articles on intellectual property protection
Real ARBIS practice and breakdowns of legal questions for companies, entrepreneurs, authors, bloggers and artists in Kazakhstan. Choose a format — cases with results or practical articles — and filter by topic.
Found: 17
CaseRegistering Kairat Nurtas's name as a trademark
We supported the registration of a well-known Kazakh performer's name as a trademark — the name of a public figure became a protected intellectual property asset.
CaseChallenging the unlawful registration of a trademark
We helped a dairy plant cancel a trademark registration that infringed the client's rights to its product packaging.
CaseOverturning a decision to increase the customs value of goods
We overturned a customs authority's decision to increase the customs value of goods and protected the economics of the client's deal.
CaseRecovering a realtor's fee through arbitration
Through arbitration, we secured payment of a fee for realtor services rendered, which the counterparty had been avoiding.
CaseProtecting a Kazakh company's rights before the EEC
We defended the interests of a Kazakh business at the level of the Eurasian Economic Commission — in a matter beyond a national dispute.
ArticleTrademark registration in Kazakhstan: how to protect your brand turnkey
Why a business needs to register a trademark, how the procedure works and why legal support reduces the risk of refusal.
ArticleIs your content being used without permission? How to protect your copyright
If your text, photo, design, video or music is being used without consent, you can defend your rights and claim compensation.
ArticleWhat you face for using someone else's trademark in Kazakhstan
Using someone else's trademark without permission risks fines, disputes, seizure of goods and reputational losses.
ArticleIntellectual property as a business asset
Brand, content, technologies, design, patents and franchise — assets that build a business's value and require protection.
ArticleBrand, trade mark and trademark: what really protects a business
A brand is a marketing concept, while a trademark is a legal tool for protecting a business. We explain the difference.
ArticleTrademark: why a business should protect its name before launching advertising
A trademark helps you stand out from competitors, protect your brand and safely invest in promotion.
Article3 reasons to register a trademark before your brand starts getting copied
Registering a trademark is not a formality but an investment in protection, trust and the commercial value of your brand.
ArticleHow a photographer can protect photos from copying and unlawful use
Photographs are subject to copyright. If they are used without consent, a photographer can defend their rights and claim compensation.
ArticleTrademark registration refused? What a business should do
A refusal to register a trademark is not the final point. It is important to understand the reason and assess the possibility of challenging it.
ArticleA blogger is a brand: how to protect your name, content and income in Kazakhstan
If you are growing a blog and working with advertising, your account, name and materials are already valuable assets.
ArticleAn artist's name as a trademark: how to protect a stage brand
An artist's name, pseudonym and stage persona can be not only part of their craft but also a full-fledged commercial brand.
ArticleBrand, franchise, packaging: what to protect before scaling
Before scaling, it is important to protect your brand, packaging, agreements, franchise model and other intellectual property assets.
Protect your brand before a dispute arises
Intellectual property is a business asset. The earlier you secure rights to your brand, content or technology, the lower the risks and the higher their value. ARBIS will help assess the task, check the risks and propose a clear legal path.
Consultations are available for clients in Almaty, Astana and other cities of Kazakhstan.