MOSCOW, March 20 - RAPSI. The Moscow Commercial Court will hear on April 19 the Italian Bulgari S.p.A.'s lawsuit to cease the legal protection of trademarks owned by Almaz-M.

The lawsuit was filed on February 28.

According to the patent watchdog, Almaz-M registered the Coral, White Coral and Red Coral trademarks for perfume goods, tooth powders, toothpastes, essential oils and baby food under the ICGS.

The Russian Legal Information Agency (RAPSI/rapsinews.ru) has yet to reach the parties for comment.

Bulgari produces jewelries, perfume, beauty products, clothes, shoes and accessories. It also operates a renowned retail chain. It was reported in May that the French-based Moet Hennessy-Louis Vuitton, the world's leading luxury goods producer, is expected to acquire Bulgari S.p.A.. This would boost its share of the Russian premium perfume and cosmetics market to 16-17 percent and its share of the jewelry market to 9-10 percent.

Almaz-M is located in Odintsovo in the Moscow region. It produces perfumes and cosmetics.