Intellectual Property and IT
about the practice
The Intellectual Property practice of the Moscow Bar Association "Sobranie" encompasses the protection of rights to the results of intellectual activity and the handling of disputes in the IT and media sectors.
The Association's attorneys represent clients in cases involving the infringement of rights to trademarks, designs, and other intellectual property objects, including disputes involving major corporations and public projects. The practice includes both judicial defense and the handling of proceedings before antimonopoly authorities.
The team's experience includes the protection of rights to design objects and means of individualization, handling IT disputes amidst restrictions on foreign suppliers, and developing contractual models for software distribution and distribution control. Our work is focused on protecting intangible assets, preventing their unauthorized use, and minimizing business risks.
services
Protection of intellectual property rights
Disputes regarding trademarks and means of individualization
Disputes in the field of IT and software
Representation before the Federal Antimonopoly Service
Contractual structuring of IT projects
Protection of intangible assets
Cases and Experience
The Intellectual Property practice team at Sobranie Law Firm possesses unique experience in supporting the largest and most complex projects implemented in the Russian Federation:
Partner, Attorney-at-law
Alexey
Vyruchaev
Vyruchaev
Partner, Attorney-at-law
Sergey
Prozorov
Prozorov
Senior Associate
Evgeniya Marchenko
Senior Associate
Alexandra
Gubareva
Gubareva
Partner, Attorney at Law
Alexey
Vyruchaev
Vyruchaev
Partner, Attorney at Law
Sergey
Prozorov
Prozorov
Partner, Attorney-at-law
Alexey
Vyruchaev
Vyruchaev
Associate
Alexandra
Chernova
Chernova
Partner, Attorney at Law
Alexey
Vyruchaev
Vyruchaev
Partner, Attorney at Law
Sergey
Prozorov
Prozorov
Partner, Attorney at Law
Alexey Vyruchaev
Senior Associate
Alexandra
Gubareva
Gubareva
Partner, Attorney at Law
Sergey Prozorov
Project
Dispute regarding the termination of technical support for an exchange platform
Successful representation of a client's interests in a dispute over the recovery of damages and penalties arising from the termination of technical support for an exchange platform by a foreign provider.
Project
Sale of a major cloud service and telecommunications provider
Representing the client's interests in connection with the sale of 100% of Mango Telecom (including advising on regulatory matters with the FAS of Russia).
Project
Judicial defense of a major media company
Comprehensive protection of the interests of a television channel and a major media company before the FAS of Russia and in commercial courts in connection with claims regarding the production of similar television programs and the recovery of over 200 million rubles in damages.
Project
Dispute concerning the protection of a trademark and industrial designs
Successful representation of an internationally recognized fashion designer in connection with the infringement of the client's exclusive rights to textile designs and a trademark.
Project
Dispute over means of individualization
Representation of one of the largest real estate companies before the FAS of Russia, resulting in the cessation of the unlawful use by third parties of confusingly similar means of individualization and trademarks.
Project
Protection of the interests of a Russian IT company under sanctions conditions
Successful defense of a major Russian IT company against attempts to recover damages incurred by purchasers due to the cessation of operations by foreign software manufacturers within the Russian Federation.
Associate
Evelina
Semusheva
Semusheva
Partner, Attorney at Law
Alexey
Vyruchaev
Vyruchaev
Partner, Attorney at Law
Alexey Vyruchaev
Managing Partner, Attorney at Law
Yakov Gadzhiev
Project
Criminal prosecution of a software developer
Successful representation of the general contractor's management within a criminal case concerning the alleged embezzlement of budget funds during the creation of subsystems for the FSIS USRN.
Project
Structuring of contractual documentation for a software distribution network
Legal support for transactions involving the formation of a distribution network for a major IT company and software rights holder. Development of license and sublicense agreements ensuring control over end users and distributors.
*The description of experience includes projects and transactions executed by the Bar Association's partners and lawyers prior to joining the Bar Association