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Can a Russian citizen apply for trademark registration in the EU through Trama?

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Yes. Russian citizens and businesses can file EU trademark applications through the EUIPO. There are no nationality-based restrictions on who can apply for an EU trademark.

Non-EU/EEA applicants are required to appoint an authorized representative based in the EU or EEA to act on their behalf in proceedings before the EUIPO. This is a procedural requirement, not an eligibility restriction.

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