Projects
Pre-trial resolution of a trademark dispute
Drafted claims for the benefit of international oil and gas producers concerning exclusive rights being infringed to trade names and trademarks as well as unfair competition and improper advertising. As a result of this work, within a very short time the use of the trademarks discontinued, trade names were changed and websites with improper advertising were removed.
Court disputes concerning IP
Represented clients in court disputes concerning IP, including in particular in the IP Rights Court, and in the Russian regulator Rospatent's Patents Disputes Chamber, as well as in other courts (both commercial and the general jurisdiction courts) in Moscow and Moscow Region, Kaluga, Belgorod, Rostov-on-Don, and Amur Region among others.
Staff restructuring
Implemented an HR restructuring programme (developed HR restructuring strategy, provided legal support for downsizing personnel (over 150 people) and drafted a strategy for negotiations with the trade unions).
Information security
Advised telecommunications and IT companies on how to protect trade secrets and drafted all documents required to establish the trade secret regime.
Information security
Advised a large number of companies, including in the financial and banking industries, on compliance with legislation concerning insider information from a functional and organisational perspective.
Compensation programmes and bonuses
Advised car manufacturers on how to provide share options to senior management and on how to structure different bonuses and commissions for other categories of employees.