Termination of the trademark legal protection

Termination of the legal protection for trademarks is a topical issue in jurisprudence. This study analyzes trademark cancellation in theory and in practice. The author reviews the possible reasons for the termination of legal protection both on a global scale and in Russian legislation. Various international and Russian laws and regulations are considered in this regard. The research reveals the gaps in the current legislation. In particular, it identifies the need to enshrine the precise definition of the termination of a legal entity, i.e. right holder in law. It seems reasonable to amend and supplement the legal framework of the Russian Federation (in the part of Article 1514 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation) by a provision for resolving disputes arising from termination of the exclusive rights to the trademark.