Asters handles the full range of IP work, from trade mark, copyright patent and design registration to complex disputes. It is also highly regarded for its work on trade secrets and confidential information issues, as well as licensing matters. Standout partner Julia Semeniy is recognised for her skill as a patent and trade mark attorney. She is supported by a strong bench of senior associates with extensive expertise in rights enforcement, transactional IP matters, copyright and industrial property matters and protection against unfair competition.
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Key clients
- Car-Freshner Corporation
- Ferrero S.p.A.
- Grammarly
- INTERCERAMA
- Millennium & Copthorne
- Pharmagate
- Soremartec S.A.
Work highlights
- Advising and representing Grammarly regarding registration of trade marks and the assignment of copyright in the relevant software products in Ukraine.
- Assisting Pharmagate in defending from unauthorised use of its trade marks and taking down the respective domain name held by the opponent operating in a neighbouring field.
- Advising Ferrero S.A. on the enforcement of its rights in the 'Ferrero' trade mark against a number of imitations by local businesses, which has led to the removal of infringing products from the market.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Julia Semeniy