Exclusive Rights Exhaustion Regimes in the Context of Legalization of Parallel Import
( Pp. 70-76)
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Ekaterina A. Sviridova
Cand. Sci. (Law), Associate Professor, Associate Professor of the Department of legal regulation of economic activity
Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation
Moscow, Russian Federation
Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation
Moscow, Russian Federation
Abstract:
The article examines the legal nature of parallel imports and their relationship to the doctrine of exhaustion of exclusive rights to intellectual property. The article analyzes international and foreign approaches to regulating exhaustion regimes (national, regional, and international), as well as evaluates the effectiveness of the mixed mechanism currently in place in the Russian Federation. Based on foreign experience, the article identifies systemic problems associated with the partial legalization of parallel imports. The article concludes that it is necessary to establish an international exhaustion regime for all intellectual property objects. It is proposed to introduce a corresponding universal provision into the Civil Code of the Russian Federation, which will eliminate existing conflicts, ensure a balance between private and public interests, reduce dependence on sanctions restrictions, stabilize prices, and increase the availability of goods for the population in the face of external pressure.
How to Cite:
Sviridova, E.A. (2026). Exclusive Rights Exhaustion Regimes in the Context of Legalization of Parallel Import. Economic Problems and Legal Practice, 22(1), 70-76. DOI: 10.33693/2541-8025-2026-22-1-70-76. EDN: SPWVEF
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Keywords:
parallel imports, exhaustion doctrine, intellectual property, international regime, regional regime, national regime, trademarks, sanctions..
