Intellectual property

In conditions of increasing competition in the key sectors of economy and increasing number of violations in the field of intellectual property, clients are increasingly addressing us for copyright protection. Our competencies include management of risks related to violation of right to items of intellectual property (IIP) and minimization of these risks, as well as consultation and legal support in matters of indemnity/receipt of remuneration for the use of copyright objects. Within the framework of this practice, our strong and well-coordinated team will help you cope with any difficulties, including the preparation of documentation, interaction with government bodies and complex law suits.

Our range of services includes:

Registration of rights to IIP (support of both the whole process and its individual stages).

Consultation on issues related to investing in IIP

Preparation, structuring and support of transactions with IIP

Due diligence of IIP during merger/acquisition, sale of business, conclusion of franchise agreement, etc.

Drawing up of license agreements, contracts of transfer (purchase and sale) of rights to IIP

Representation of the client’s interests in state bodies and courts of all instances in cases on protection of rights to IIP

Consultation on taxation of operations with IIP

RoadMap includes at least two proposals, which contain the measures to combat tax evasion, namely, methods for solving hybrid mismatch arrangements and measures that limit the deductibility of corporate interest. In addition, RoadMap includes specific changes to enhance tax regime for royalty payments. RoadMap states that the government will present in April 2017, a fixed rule limiting the deductibility of interest for the largest companies, to 30 percent of UK income. Next,...