Court Decision Favors Igor Nikolaev in Chocolate Dispute
In a recent legal dispute, renowned Russian singer Igor Nikolaev has emerged victorious against entrepreneur Aliya Nurieva from Ufa. The case revolved around a chocolate bar with a mustached cat on its packaging, reminiscent of Nikolaev, and a name similar to his hit song "Let's Drink to Love."
Initially, Nikolaev sought 250,000 rubles in damages, but the Arbitration Court of the Republic of Bashkortostan found his demand excessive and reduced the fine to 25,000 rubles. As a result, the cat-themed chocolates were subsequently removed from sale.
The packaging of the chocolate bar in question featured a mustached cat with a glass and the inscription "Let's drink to love," a phrase that is a registered trademark of Nikolaev. The artist, who goes by the same name, found this packaging displeasing due to the phrase being a registered trademark.
Nikolaev has been actively filing lawsuits against various vendors since winter to protect his exclusive rights to the registered trademark. This case is one of many instances where he has taken legal action to safeguard his intellectual property, both in name and visual likeness.
The Arbitration Court of the Republic of Bashkortostan ruled in favour of Nikolaev for trademark violation and imitation in marketing materials. The court proceedings concluded in August 2025, and as of now, there are no newer updates indicating further appeals or related legal actions.
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[1] Reference: Telegram channel SHOT report on the legal proceedings between Nikolaev and the entrepreneur.
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