American automaker Ford Motor Company has filed 10 additional trademark applications with the Federal Service for Intellectual Property (Rospatent) for registration in the Russian Federation.
The applications were filed on December 26, 2025, from the United States. The new marks are intended for registration across multiple classes of the International Classification of Goods and Services (Nice Classification), covering a broad range of products and services related to automobiles, components, maintenance, logistics, marketing, and other related fields.
Expansion of Legal Protection Portfolio
Previously, Ford filed two applications for registration of the trademarks Ford and Ford (Cyrillic). The additional 10 applications expand the company's portfolio of legal protection in the Russian market.
Trademark registration enables Ford to maintain exclusive rights to its brand and related designations even in the absence of active sales or service networks in the country.
Strategic Significance
The filing of trademark applications in Russia demonstrates Ford's strategic approach to intellectual property protection. Even during periods of temporary absence of active commercial operations in the country, the company ensures legal protection of its brands and related designations.
This practice is characteristic of major international manufacturers that seek to preserve their intellectual property rights in key markets, including Russia, regardless of current commercial activity levels.
Nice Classification Coverage
The new applications cover a broad spectrum of Nice Classification classes, enabling Ford to secure comprehensive protection of its designations across various fields of activity:
- Motor vehicles and transportation equipment
- Automotive components and spare parts
- Maintenance and repair services
- Logistics and transportation services
- Marketing and advertising services
- Other related goods and services
Context for Automakers
Ford's actions reflect a broader trend among international automakers to preserve intellectual property rights in Russia. Trademark registration serves as an important instrument for brand protection and prevention of unauthorized use of designations by third parties.
For companies operating in the manufacturing and industrial sectors, including the automotive industry, comprehensive trademark protection constitutes a critical component of intellectual property management strategy.
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