North Korean trademark applications raise red flags about business in Russia



Investigations North Korean trademark applications raise red flags about business in Russia NK News uncovers 11 more DPRK firms that laid groundwork to enter Russian market this year, including 2 last month Anton Sokolin October 3, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON A North Korean woman selling ginseng in Kaesong in Sept. 2011 \| Image: Eric Lafforgue At least two more North Korean companies applied to register trademarks in Russia in September, official data shows, the latest in a flurry of applications that has revealed a concerted push to export food, medicines and textiles to the foreign market. NK News analysis of Russia’s Federal Service For Intellectual Property (Rospatent) records also newly reveals that nine other DPRK entities applied for trademarks earlier in 2024, while the famous Taedonggang Brewery lodged two applications for its beer in 2023. The revelations bring the total number of North Korean firms known to have registered trademarks in Russia since last year © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by Trending

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North Korean trademark applications raise red flags about business in Russia

NK News uncovers 11 more DPRK firms that laid groundwork to enter Russian market this year, including 2 last month

Anton Sokolin October 3, 2024

North Korean trademark applications raise red flags about business in Russia

A North Korean woman selling ginseng in Kaesong in Sept. 2011 | Image: Eric Lafforgue

At least two more North Korean companies applied to register trademarks in Russia in September, official data shows, the latest in a flurry of applications that has revealed a concerted push to export food, medicines and textiles to the foreign market.

NK News analysis of Russia’s Federal Service For Intellectual Property (Rospatent) records also newly reveals that nine other DPRK entities applied for trademarks earlier in 2024, while the famous Taedonggang Brewery lodged two applications for its beer in 2023.

The revelations bring the total number of North Korean firms known to have registered trademarks in Russia since last year

North Korean trademark applications raise red flags about business in Russia

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