Russia is a signatory member of the Patent Cooperation Treaty which enables foreign companies to adhere to patent protection in Russia. There are several types of patents which can benefit from protection under the Intellectual Property Law in Russia: novelty, applicability, novelty, originality, usefulness, non-obviousness. Industrial designs can also be recognized as intellectual property in Russia. Registration of patents, these must be acknowledged by Rospatent, Russia’s national Intellectual Property Office. The protection of patents registered in Russia depends on the type of patent. Inventions, the protection is granted for 20 years and can be renewed for another 5 years. Utility models, the protection is granted for 10 years and cannot be renewed.