Stricter score criteria for EV chargers and converters begin in 2026, followed by new rules for Russian bearings in machine tools from July 2026.

On 27 November 2025, Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 1894 “On the Approval of the Rules for Coordinating with the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation the Participation of Foreign...” (hereinafter referred to as the “FSB Coordination Rules”) was published. It stipulates that civil-purpose scientific research, experimental design, and technological work (hereinafter referred to as “Work”) involving foreign citizens and foreign organizations, as well as Russian organizations whose participants (founders) include foreign citizens and/or foreign organizations, must be coordinated with the FSB in the fields of scientific and/or scientific-technical activities and experimental development. This coordination is carried out by submitting information to the Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education through the Unified State Information System for Accounting of Research, Development, and Technological Work (EGISU NIOKTR).

On 24 November 2025, the Delhi High Court issued a judgment in a major patent dispute Medilabo Rfp Inc. v. The Controller of Patents C.A. (Comm.Ipd-Pat) 16/2024, concerning the patent eligibility of a drug for neurodegenerative diseases.

Stricter score criteria for EV chargers and converters begin in 2026, followed by new rules for Russian bearings in machine tools from July 2026.

The Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 (“DPDP Rules”), have now been notified and the same has been passed qua the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP Act), 2023.

On August 7, 2025, a draft law “On Amending the Federal Law ‘On Protection of Competition’” (hereinafter, the “Draft Law”) was published. Prepared by the Federal Antimonopoly Service (hereinafter, the “FAS”), it aims to significantly narrow the scope of antitrust immunities concerning the results of intellectual activity.

Overview of changes in the sphere of information security and personal data (hereinafter referred to as the “PD”) that will affect the activities of organizations involved in the wholesale and retail trade of medicinal products. We remind you that starting from September 1, 2025, consents for PD processing must be stand-alone documents, separate from website Privacy Policies

On 10 February 2025, President Trump signed an executive order, "Pausing Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Enforcement to Further American Economic and National Security" ("EO"): Is anti-corruption compliance on pause?

The EO establishes a moratorium on new investigations and enforcement actions under the FCPA for 180 days (with the possibility of a 180-day extension) and directs the Attorney General to review current investigations and enforcement actions within the specified timeframe, along with a revision of the guidelines governing FCPA investigations.