On April 13, 2026, the Federal Service for Intellectual Property (Rospatent) issued Certificate No. 1211585 for the combined trademark "GIRVAS CONTENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM". The rights holder is the system"s developer — Andrei Ruslanovich Shestakov.
The trademark priority was established from March 21, 2025 (the filing date of application No. 2025730909). The term of the exclusive right is until March 21, 2035. The registration information was published in the official bulletin of Rospatent No. 8 dated April 13, 2026.
Trademark Characteristics
The trademark has been registered in Class 9 of the International Classification of Goods and Services (Nice Classification). The list of goods includes:
- information processing devices;
- recorded computer programs;
- recorded computer software;
- computer interfaces;
- downloadable computer programs;
- recorded computer game software;
- downloadable computer software applications;
- recorded or downloadable software computer platforms;
- downloadable application software for virtual environments;
- content management systems, content and website management systems.
The word combination "CONTENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM" has been classified as an unprotected element, as it is a commonly used term without distinctive character. Legal protection has been granted to the combined mark as a whole, with the unique name "GIRVAS" becoming the core of protection — a reference to a paleovolcano in Karelia, one of the oldest in the world.
The trademark"s color combination is black. The type of sign is combined (includes figurative and verbal elements).
What Trademark Registration Means for CMS "GIRVAS"
Trademark registration is the legal securing of the software product"s brand at the state level. For CMS "GIRVAS", this means that the product"s name in its original graphic execution is now under state protection. Third parties cannot use the registered mark without the rights holder"s permission.
The registration completes the formation of the product"s basic intellectual property portfolio. Now CMS "GIRVAS" is protected at multiple levels:
Registration of the Computer Program (Certificate No. 2024663997 dated June 3, 2024)
This is the primary legal protection of the software code. The certificate confirms authorship and the date of system creation, and allows the exercise of exclusive rights to the program.
Inclusion in the Russian Digital Ministry"s Domestic Software Registry (Entry No. 25012 dated November 27, 2024)
This status confirms that CMS "GIRVAS" is a fully domestic development, does not use foreign software, and meets the requirements for participation in public procurement and receiving tax benefits.
Indexing in the Russian Science Citation Index (RSCI) via the eLibrary.ru database
This is automatic recognition of the scientific significance of the product. The system can be used in dissertation research, coursework and laboratory work, as well as cited in scientific articles.
Trademark Registration (Certificate No. 1211585 dated April 13, 2026)
This is the protection of the product brand. From now on, the name "GIRVAS" in its registered graphic execution cannot be used by other parties for similar goods and services.
Significance for Users and Partners
For CMS "GIRVAS" users, the presence of a trademark is an additional guarantee of the product"s seriousness. Working with a system that has a state-registered brand means interacting with a legally protected and verified solution.
For partners and customers, trademark registration simplifies the conclusion of license agreements and commercial concession (franchising) agreements. The rights holder can officially transfer the rights to use the brand to third parties.
Development History
The development of CMS "GIRVAS" began in 2021 as a personal project of Andrei Shestakov. The system was built "from scratch" in pure PHP without using third-party frameworks. The fundamental principle of development is complete independence from external solutions and control over every element of the system.
In 2023, the developer registered as an individual entrepreneur and founded the company "Karelian Developer". In 2024, the program was registered with Rospatent and included in the Russian Digital Ministry"s Domestic Software Registry, becoming the first software from an individual entrepreneur in the entire history of the Registry.
In 2025, an application for trademark registration was filed. The procedure took just over a year and concluded with the issuance of the certificate in April 2026.
Prospects
Trademark registration opens new opportunities for the development of CMS "GIRVAS". Plans include expanding functionality, developing additional modules and integrations, as well as further strengthening the product"s position in the domestic software market.
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