Copyright Enforcement Infrastructure for the Russian Market
Five years of operating data. End-to-end coverage of detection, mediation, and litigation in the Russian creative economy.
Three Stages. One Pipeline. Full Transparency.
Each stage can be engaged independently or as part of a full-cycle solution.
Detection & Evidence
Find. Document. Prove.
AI-powered search across Russian websites, marketplaces, and social networks. Every finding is captured in a Timestamped Evidence Protocol — a forensic-grade document with legal standing in Russian courts.
Mediation & Settlement
Resolve without court. Most cases do.
The platform prepares the legal demand, manages negotiations, and facilitates settlement agreements. Most cases resolve before reaching court — typically within 30 to 60 days.
Litigation via Partners
When negotiation isn’t enough.
Court proceedings are handled by a network of partner attorneys specializing in intellectual property law. Full representation in Russian courts, including appeals to the IP Court.
For qualifying cases, Copydefend offers a full-cycle model with no upfront fees. The platform invests in the process and shares in the result.
How Copyright Works in Russia
Russia has a robust copyright framework that protects foreign creators. Here’s what you need to know.
Berne Convention Member
Russia is a signatory to the Berne Convention. Works created in any member state are automatically protected. No registration required.
Statutory Compensation
Russian Civil Code (Part IV, Art. 1301) provides for statutory damages of 10,000 to 10,000,000 RUB (approximately $110 to $110,000) per infringement, regardless of actual damages.
Mandatory Pre-Trial Stage
Before filing in court, a pre-trial demand is required by law. This creates a structured window for negotiation. Most cases resolve in this window.
Specialized IP Court
Russia has a dedicated Intellectual Property Court for cassation appeals. Well-established case law and consistent judicial practice in copyright matters.
No Local Entity Needed
Foreign creators can enforce their rights without a Russian company. An authorized representative such as Copydefend handles all procedures on the creator’s behalf.
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recovered for rightsholders
cases resolved across five years of operation
court success rate on cases that proceed
Statistics reflect cases with confirmed outcomes. Financial figures converted at the exchange rate as of March 1, 2026. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
Built on Technology. Designed to Scale.
A single attorney handles dozens of cases. The platform handles thousands — simultaneously, with full audit trails.
Automated Detection
Computer vision, text matching, and video fingerprinting. Continuous crawling across Russian web, marketplaces, and social platforms.
Evidence Protocol Engine
Every detection is captured with timestamps, screenshots, metadata, and hashes. Court-ready from the moment of creation.
Case Management & Analytics
Full lifecycle tracking from detection through mediation to court judgment. Real-time status, outcome analytics, and reporting. Analysis built on 100K+ Russian IP court decisions.
API & Integrations
For high-volume rightsholders: connect a content library via API. Automated monitoring and reporting at scale.
Two Real Stories
Stock Photography
A single stock photographer can face hundreds to thousands of infringements per image across Russian marketplaces and websites. Self-enforcement at this scale requires approximately $115,000 in court fees alone for 1,000 violations. Few photographers can afford it.
Copydefend operates on assignment of claims — cession. The creator receives an upfront payment and a share of recoveries. The platform invests in authorship verification, evidence protocols, batch pre-trial demands, and litigation where needed.
Without platform-scale enforcement, most photographers cannot afford to protect their work. The cession model removes the financial barrier.
Botanical Illustrations
A creator’s portfolio of 1,000+ vector botanical patterns and illustrations was used by 400+ companies across e-commerce, manufacturing, and print. Only three of those uses were licensed.
The creator received $2,300 within weeks of joining the platform — before any court proceedings began. Mediation and litigation continue on the remaining cases.
A secondary outcome: 10+ manufacturers approached the artist for licensing deals after receiving demands. Infringers became paying partners.
Your Content Is Used in Russia. You Can Do Something About It.
Thousands of images, videos, and texts created outside Russia are used on Russian websites without permission. If you’re a creator from a Berne Convention country, Russian law is on your side.
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