clearance

Assess trademark and patent collision risks across Russian and international IP registries.

17|4|Updated May 25, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/AlsKozlov/ru-legal --skill clearance-alskozlov
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Skill: clearance
Source: https://github.com/AlsKozlov/ru-legal/tree/main/packs/ip-law/skills/clearance
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/AlsKozlov/ru-legal --skill clearance-alskozlov

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill eliminates the risk of costly trademark or patent application rejections and intellectual property infringement disputes by identifying collisions with existing registered rights in Russian and international IP registries before you file or launch a new product, brand, or invention.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Trademark Clearance: Searches Rospatent, WIPO Madrid Global Brand Database, and EAPO registries for confusingly similar marks across Nice classification classes, assesses rejection risk under Russian Civil Code Article 1483, and evaluates visual, phonetic, semantic, and conceptual similarity.
  • Patent Clearance: Checks Rospatent, FIPS, EPO Espacenet, and WIPO PatentScope for prior art to evaluate novelty, inventiveness, and industrial applicability of patent applications under Russian Civil Code Article 1350.
  • Use Case: A startup launching a new consumer beverage brand can use this Skill to check if their proposed trademark EcoBrew conflicts with existing registered marks in Nice classes 32 and 33 for the Russian Federation, avoiding expensive rejection or infringement litigation.

Quick Start

Use the clearance skill to run a pre-filing collision check for your proposed trademark EcoBrew in Nice classification classes 32 and 33 for the Russian Federation.

Frequently Asked Questions about clearance

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I run a pre-filing trademark collision check for Russian registries?

To run a pre-filing trademark collision check, search Rospatent, WIPO Madrid, and EAPO registries for conflicting marks within specific Nice classification classes. This assesses visual, phonetic, and semantic similarity to estimate registration rejection probability under Russian Civil Code Article 1483.

What is a patent clearance search and how does it evaluate Russian patentability?

A patent clearance search checks Rospatent, FIPS, EPO Espacenet, and WIPO PatentScope for prior art to evaluate novelty, inventiveness, and industrial applicability. It assesses patentability criteria per Russian Civil Code Article 1350 to estimate application rejection risk before filing.

How do I assess confusing similarity for a trademark under Nice classification?

Assess confusing similarity under Nice classification by evaluating visual, phonetic, semantic, and conceptual elements of your proposed mark against existing registered rights. This Skill compares your mark against Russian and international IP registries to generate a structured collision risk rating.

Can I check international IP registries for conflicts before launching in Russia?

Yes, you can check international IP registries including WIPO, EAPO, and EPO Espacenet for conflicts before launching in Russia. The Skill searches these global databases alongside Rospatent to evaluate intellectual property collision risks and generate actionable clearance reports.

What is the best way to estimate trademark rejection probability under Russian IP law?

The best way to estimate trademark rejection probability under Russian IP law is to evaluate confusing similarity against existing marks per Civil Code Article 1483. This Skill analyzes Nice classification data and generates structured reports with registration rejection probability estimates.

Why does my trademark application face rejection without a pre-filing IP collision check?

Your trademark application faces rejection without a pre-filing IP collision check because existing registered rights in Rospatent or international registries may conflict with your mark. Identifying visual, phonetic, or semantic similarity beforehand prevents costly infringement disputes and application rejections.