Projects
Dispute regarding improperly registered trademarks
Successfully represented world famous FMCG and food producers against the parties who had improperly registered trademarks and demanded compensation for the alleged infringement of their rights.
A copyright dispute
Successfully represented telecommunication companies in several cases concerning infringement of copyright and neighbouring rights to music used in TV commercials.
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.