18 May 2023FeaturesTrademarksTom Phillips

Russia sanctions force attorneys into tricky positions

The sanctions that followed Russia’s invasion of Ukraine landed multinational brands in a complex and troubling legal landscape, lawyers heard yesterday (May 17) at the International Trademark Association Annual Meeting.

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