Mercedes-Benz files trademark application in Russia

The Mercedes-Benz auto concern filed an application with the Federal Service for Intellectual Property (Rospatent) to register a trademark with a similar name.

According to the service, the application for registration of the Mercedes-Benz trademark was received on September 10 from Germany. The trademark is registered in two classes (No. 12 and No. 37) of the International Classification of Goods and Services (ICGS), which include cars, repair and maintenance of motor vehicles.

The Avtodom group of companies said this measure should not be viewed as a step towards returning to Russia, RIA Novosti reported.

"They do not concern the company’s return to Russia, or any deliveries to us," the Avtodom representative said.