Russia's FAS warns Rostagrokompleks over false trademark claims in food industry
Russia's Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) has warned Rostagrokompleks over unfair competition practices. The company stands accused of spreading misleading claims about a rival's trademark rights. If no action is taken, legal proceedings could follow. The dispute centres on the B.Yu. Alexandrov brand, established in 1999 by Boris Alexandrov, who died in November 2020. Rostagrokompleks insists it owns the rights to the trademark and has accused its competitor of unlawful use. However, official records confirm the licensing agreement for B.Yu. Alexandrov was terminated in 2022.
The FAS investigation began after a complaint from the legal holder of the Alexandrov K.B. trademarks. Rostagrokompleks had sent letters to retail chains, demanding they stop selling the competitor's products. The FAS found these actions misleading and a breach of fair competition rules. The regulator has ordered Rostagrokompleks to retract its letters and publicly correct its claims. Failure to comply may result in court action.
The warning requires Rostagrokompleks to withdraw its statements and end the dissemination of false information. The FAS will monitor compliance, with potential legal steps if the company does not act. The case highlights ongoing scrutiny of trademark disputes in Russia's food industry.
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