The IP Federation strongly condemns the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Companies may find the following links useful on the situation in Russia, Belarus and Ukraine.

UK IPO statement

• Information relating to sanctions and operational matters

UK Government sanctions on Russia

• Guidance on the UK’s sanctions regime relating to Russia

UK Government Export Support Service (ESS)

• Ask the export support team a question

Ukrainian Intellectual Property Institute (UIPI)

• UIPI statement dated 1 March 2022
• Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry statement dated 24 February 2022

European Patent Office (EPO)

• Standing together for peace in Europe

WIPO and EUIPO

• Statement by EUIPO Executive Director Christian Archambeau

Intellectual Property Regulation Board (IPReg)

• IPReg statement on Russia and UK IP business

Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys (CIPA)

• Support for Ukraine and its IP professionals