Russia has found a way to keep foreign films, series and music in the country

Russian authorities have found a way to keep films, series, music and other objects in the country intellectual property of companies from unfriendly countries that have left the market or suspended work. About it write "Vedomosti".

A draft law is being developed specifically for this purpose, expanding the scope of the compulsory license, which already applies to various patents. This mechanism provides for the possibility of obtaining rights to use an invention or industrial design through a court.

In the case of films and series, a Russian company with which a foreign the partner unilaterally partially or completely repudiated the license agreement on grounds not related to violation of their contract.

In other words, all contracts can be compulsorily renewed. The Russian licensee will be able to fulfill financial obligations under those agreements that were concluded after February 23, 2022 with shares.

Director of the Internet Research Institute Karen Ghazaryan believes that such a bill and its application in practice violates the Berne Convention and could severely affect the remaining prospects for international cooperation.