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The protection of our clients’ rights to their intellectual property is one of the most essential aspects of our practice. ARS-Patent patent attorneys have experience before the courts and administrative agencies, as well as unique knowledge and experience in the spheres of intellectual property, coexistence and copyright rights, which enable them to provide the best and most efficient representation possible. Our practice is devoted to the protection of clients’ rights to their IP objects, including consultancy in all matters of development, use and protection of IP objects, the negotiation of various intellectual-related agreements such as cession and coexistence agreements, and representation of clients’ interests before courts and administrative bodies.Our attorneys use all the possible means to settle a matter amicably at the pre-trial stage. In instances of legal actions, we aim at speedy, efficient and result-oriented proceedings. Our attorneys have successfully represented the interests of major foreign and Russian companies and corporations, particularly in instances such as appealing the decisions of administrative bodies, suppressing infringement activities, and recovering the damages caused to IP objects. ARS-Patent legal services include the following: Judicial controversies and conflict issues Conducting negotiations and settling disputes in relation to intellectual property objects in the pre-trial stage. Preparation of warning notifications, cease and desist letters, purchase offers for intellectual property rights, and settlement negotiations. Representation of clients before courts and administrative bodies (the Chamber for Patent Disputes, Federal Antimonopoly Office, customs service, authorities of internal affairs, and other administrative agencies) in matters concerning: the protection of intellectual property, as well as information technologies, computer programs, and domain names. Protection of clients’ rights to their intellectual property, in relation to either the sale or the reorganization of business enterprises. Conducting intellectual property audits in relation to the valuation, sale, or purchase of companies who own intellectual property rights, and to aid companies in creating strategic business plans. Consultancy in instances of unfair competition or infringement activities in relation to client’s IP objects; Evaluation of damage resulting from unlawful use of IP objects; Consultancy on the inclusion of intellectual property in the authorized (registered) capital of the business enterprises; Provision of the valuation and assessment services relating to intellectual property assets. Protection of intellectual property, copyright and coexistence rights in publishing, advertising, audio, video and photography businesses: Preparation and analysis of contracts, consultancy in relation to the negotiation of agreements for either the purchase or assignment of copyright and coexistence rights; Consultancy in relation to the resolution of conflicts prior to trial, regarding the infringement of copyright and coexistence agreements; Collection of evidence which corroborates infringement of copyright and coexistence agreements; Consultancy and client representation in the transfer or withdrawal of copyright and coexistence rights from either collective membership organizations or collective management arrangements. Representing and litigating clients’ interests in instances of copyright infringement of items ranging from computer software, books, magazines, papers, music, recordings, films, architectural and art works. Cooperation with customs authorities and internal affairs authorities in order to protect clients’ intellectual property rights: Registration of trademarks, inventions, service marks, copyright rights, and coexistence agreements in the Customs Intellectual Property Registry. Assistance in discovering the manufacture, distribution, and sale of counterfeit goods and products as well as consultancy and litigation of clients’ interests in such instances of infringement before the authorities of domestic affairs, customs and other law-enforcement bodies. How can we help you? Talk to us to discuss how ARS-Patent can help you with your Intellectual Property requirements please call us on +7 812 600 6707 for St Petersburg or +7 495 223 27 19 for Moscow, or click on the enquiry form link below. Contact us online
Our News Vladimir Rybakov’s FICPI report on PCT Working Group, 13th session2020-12-14Vladimir Rybakov, Senior Partner of ARS-Patent, took part in the 13th session of the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) Working Group. The Agenda of t...Read moreNew law for considering administrative IP disputes in Russia2020-11-17An article of Kirill Osipov and Kseniya Ignatovich was published in Newsletter of the AIPLA Chemical Practice Committee. The publication covers the...Read moreView all our NewsMEET WITH US Meet with us at 2019 AIPLA Annual Meeting2019-10-18Kirill Osipov, the Head of Legal Department at ARS-Patent, will be attending 2019 AIPLA Annual Meeting on October 24-26 in National Harbor, MD, USA. ...Read moreMeet ARS-Patent at 4th China Pharma Intellectual Property Summit 20192019-10-18Mikhail Khmara, Managing Partner of ARS-Patent and the Head of Patent Department will attend 4th China Pharma IP Summit 2019 (CPIPS 2019) on October 2...Read moreSee all Events Loading ARS-Patent & Trademark is listed in the Pravo.ru-300 ranking of the leading IP firms in Russia Pravo.ru-300 Read more Best Layers Read more ARS-Patent & Trademark is pleased to be included in IP STARS 2018 rankings for patent and trade mark prosecution with Vladimir Rybakov and Elena Solovyova being recognized as IP Stars in their fields of expertise. IP Stars Read more ARS-Patent & Trademark has been listed in the 2016 World Trademark Review 1000 among the leading trademark firms in Russia. World Trademark Review 1000 Read more ARS-Patent & Trademark’s attorneys Elena Solovyova and Vladimir Rybakov are referenced as recommended lawyers in The Legal 500: Europe, Middle East & Africa 2012’s editorial. The Legal 500 ARS-Patent & Trademark has become renowned across Russia and is now considered one of the top IP firms in the country. It covers a wealth of services, including Patent filing and Trademark registration, and also has a growing litigation practice. Chambers Europe (Intellectual Property) Read more
Vladimir Rybakov’s FICPI report on PCT Working Group, 13th session2020-12-14Vladimir Rybakov, Senior Partner of ARS-Patent, took part in the 13th session of the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) Working Group. The Agenda of t...Read more
New law for considering administrative IP disputes in Russia2020-11-17An article of Kirill Osipov and Kseniya Ignatovich was published in Newsletter of the AIPLA Chemical Practice Committee. The publication covers the...Read more
Meet with us at 2019 AIPLA Annual Meeting2019-10-18Kirill Osipov, the Head of Legal Department at ARS-Patent, will be attending 2019 AIPLA Annual Meeting on October 24-26 in National Harbor, MD, USA. ...Read more
Meet ARS-Patent at 4th China Pharma Intellectual Property Summit 20192019-10-18Mikhail Khmara, Managing Partner of ARS-Patent and the Head of Patent Department will attend 4th China Pharma IP Summit 2019 (CPIPS 2019) on October 2...Read more