Ford Files 12 Trademarks in Russia, Including Model Names and Lincoln
The late-December submissions from the United States reflect IP protection after years without Russian filings.
Overview
- Rospatent records show ten applications submitted on December 24, 2025 and two more on December 26 for the marks “Форд” and Ford.
- The December filings cover Bronco, Expedition, Explorer, F-150, Mustang, Ranger, Tourneo, Transit, and the Lincoln brand and logo.
- The two core Ford marks span seven Nice classes (7, 9, 12, 35, 36, 37, 39), indicating protection for vehicles, parts, services, and related activities.
- Most model names are limited to class 12 for vehicles and components, while Lincoln additionally extends to classes 35 and 37 for sales, advertising, and repair.
- Reports based on Rospatent data note no confirmation of a market return, with context that Ford halted Russian operations in 2022 and had not filed locally since 2013.