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SAFE contracts: the future of investment
Nowadays, there is a number of various methods of raising funds, which can be divided into two categories: price-affected and convertible instruments. The first group includes the sale of shares of the company, and the second - convertible notes and SAFE contracts
Law “On Cybersecurity”
On April 15, 2022, Uzbekistan adopted the Law “On Cybersecurity” No.764, which regulates relations in the field of cybersecurity. However, this Law will enter into force after three months from the date of its official publication – July 17, 2022.
Strategy for the development of the intellectual property sphere in Uzbekistan
One of the main innovations of Decree PP-No. 221 was the adoption of the Strategy for the Development of the Intellectual Property Sphere in the Republic of Uzbekistan for 2022-2026
Additional measures for the further development of the intellectual property sphere in Uzbekistan
In order to increase the investment attractiveness of the country on April 26, 2022, the Decree of the President No. PP-221 “On additional measures for the further development of the intellectual property sphere” was adopted.
Uzbekistan has introduced a special regime for regulating crypto assets
On April 28 of the current year, the Presidential Decree No. 121 dated April 27, 2022 “On the introduction of amendments and additions, as well as the invalidation of certain acts of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan” entered into force
IT visa in Uzbekistan: Details
On April 15, 2022, the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan published Decree number 191. This decree introduces the so-called "IT visa", a document that provides a number of benefits to its holders
Disney: Into the Metaverse
Last autumn Mark Zuckerberg stunned the whole world when he renamed his giant technology conglomerate Facebook, Inc. to Meta Platforms, Inc., or just Meta. This rebranding signifies the change of focus of the company on building the metaverse. This term became one of the most popular word since that time, but what exactly does it mean?
Spider-Man as a trademark: history and who owns a wallcrawler
The last 20 years marked a rise of comic book heroes due to an astonishing success of adaptations on the big screens. Superhero movies gather millions of fans from all over the world and billions of dollars at the box…
Mining of natural resources in Uzbekistan
According to the World Gold Council, Uzbekistan hold 3rd position in the word in terms of explored reserves of this precious metal, while it ranks 8th in terms of gold production. Uzbekistan takes 11th place by explored reserves of uranium and 5th place by its production. In…
Launch of Zepter in Uzbekistan
The Black Swan team is pleased to announce the successful launch and start of activity of Zepter in the market of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Our law firm took an active part in the company’s entry into the market. Our team provided full legal support, consultations…
Changes in the IT legislation
Over the past decades, information and communication technologies have led to significant changes in our world. In order to raise this sphere to a new level, Uzbekistan is taking a number of measures necessary for this purpose.
Radiation safety and lack of mechanisms of protection in Uzbekistan
Radiation safety - citizens safety and environmental protection from harmful effects of ionizing radiation
Compliance: history of appearance in Uzbekistan
To date, the Republic of Uzbekistan supports a program by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
About personal data in Uzbekistan
Each person is unique, and in order to distinguish one person from another, there are data designed to identify one citizen from another. Such data is called personal data
Implementation of water management projects for public-private partnership
Uzbekistan is on the way to implement the concept of sustainable development of the irrigation sector
Legal regulation of cryptocurrency in different countries
This article examines the legal regulation of cryptocurrencies in different countries of the world
Administrative procedures will be simplified
On March 23, 2021, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan adopted the Decree "On additional measures to create more favorable conditions for the provision of public services to the population and business entities, and to reduce bureaucratic barriers in this direction."
Change of legal address: new procedure for registration in 2021
Entrepreneurs in the course of their activities often face the need to change their legal address. What is the algorithm of actions when such a need arises? Let's figure it out
Improvement of licensing and permitting procedures
On August 24, 2020, the Decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan “On measures for cardinal improvement of licensing and permitting procedures” was adopted, which states that in recent years
