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The team specialises in cross-border technology transfers and licensing, digital risks and new technology rollouts, including AI, protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights, use of intellectual property and means of identification, including anti-counterfeiting, parallel imports and unfair competition. A special focus area comprises Internet-related cases: domain disputes, web content protection, and e-commerce.

We protect our clients’ interests in administrative, criminal and civil cases, in out-of-court settlements, developing an effective strategy tailored to the specifics of each case.

We have earned the trust of leading telecommunications and media companies, both Russian and international. Our extensive experience in large-value and complex transactions has shaped our profound understanding of our clients’ needs and requirements of their rapidly evolving industries.

Maria Samartseva

Head of Intellectual Property and Technology Protection Practice, Counsel

Cases

Advising Yandex on a complex transaction involving the acquisition of the Delivery Club service from VK and the sale of the Dzen and News services to VK, including target due diligence.

Mergers and Acquisitions
Corporate Law
IP & Tech

Advising a Russian multimedia holding company on existing content distribution chains from the EU and the USA, including assessment of sanctions-related, regulatory, and contractual risks for companies involved in the distribution and licensing of content for Russia and the CIS.

IP & Tech

Advising an international company in the field of cybersecurity and digital risk management on brand protection, as well as the systematic organisation of remuneration for software authors (including employees and contractors).

IP & Tech
The team also secured the registration of the company’s trademark portfolio in international registries and in Russia.
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Providing support to a leading U.S. multinational IT company from the ’Big Five’ in user support, communication with government authorities, and dealings with legal entities and individuals concerning various intellectual property rights infringements.

IP & Tech

Advising and representing the world’s largest U.S.-based toy manufacturer before courts and public authorities in Russia and the CIS in various matters relating to copyright and trademark infringement.

IP & Tech
The team also provided support in combating counterfeit products and brand imitation.
IP & Tech

Advising a leading global manufacturer of construction and mining equipment on intellectual property rights issues in Russia and the CIS.

IP & Tech
The team also provided support in combating counterfeit products and brand infringement.
IP & Tech

Assisting a Swedish multinational clothing retail company in matters related to licensing, and registration of trademarks with customs authorities.

IP & Tech
The team also took measures to combat counterfeit products across Russia and other CIS countries.
IP & Tech

Representing a high-tech American corporation specialising in laser cutting system design before the Russian customs authorities.

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The team also advised on the registration in the customs register.
IP & Tech

Representing a German flooring manufacturer in Russian court proceedings concerning patent priority disputes against a Russian patent squatter.

IP & Tech

Advising Etalon Group, one of the top 10 largest property developers in Russia, on the acquisition of a 35% stake in the UK-based innovative construction company QB Technology, as well as the acquisition of rights in relation to a complex of intellectual property assets and the registration of a high-tech product in the construction sector in Russia.

Mergers and Acquisitions
Corporate Law
IP & Tech