The team represented the client in a copyright case. The client produced a multi-part film with the script based on real events, high-profile crimes in Kazakhstan. The author of a book about high-profile criminal cases filed a lawsuit against the screenwriters and media company of our client. The merits of the dispute concern protectable and non-protectable elements of the copyright item.

The team also represented the interests of a media company in a case involving protection of the rights to a serial film. The author of the book published a video on social networks and a Telegram channel advertising his meeting with readers. The video illegally used footage from the series.

We represented a client in a dispute over the protection of patent rights in Kazakhstan. As part of this project we

• appealed the acts and actions of the state entity and the state body for issuing marketing authorizations in respect of the infringing medicinal product;
• assisted the client in a civil case to suppress the threat of infringement of the right against the holder of a marketing authorization for the infringing product;
• represented the client in a dispute regarding the revocation of its patent for a new dosage form of a medicinal product for the treatment of arthritis.

In each dispute, we have gone through all judicial instances with the client. In the case regarding the threat of infringement, we were pioneers and, for the first time in Kazakhstan, filed a claim to stop the threat of patent rights infringement.

We represented the client in a dispute regarding the enforcement of rights to a Eurasian patent issued for a new substance for the treatment of cancer, as well as in a related dispute regarding the revocation of the said Eurasian patent. We successfully defended the validity of the patent, and the claim for revocation was dismissed in full. The claim for infringement of the right to the Eurasian patent was fully upheld.
Currently, we represent the client in other disputes related to the protection of intellectual property rights.

We provide legal support to our clients in the course of registering IP items and contracts.

Our clients include: a Spanish company that owns large clothing, footwear and accessories stores; French company producing dairy and other products; German skincare company; leading producer of beer and soft drinks in Japan, and Kazakhstan companies.

We provide trademark registration services abroad. Our clients in this area include a Kazakhstani manufacturer and distributor of juices, beverages, milk, bottled water, tea, as well as a major Kazakhstani retail chain of electronics and appliances.

We support in the process of entering trademarks in the Customs Register of Intellectual Property Items. Among our recent projects are a Kazakhstani distributor of plasticware, as well as a multinational company manufacturing clothing, footwear, headwear, and accessories under various brands.

Supporting transactions for the client to purchase three Internet businesses: a service for purchasing tickets for land and air transport, a payment system, an online cash register service. We have audited the items of intellectual property and drafted documents for the works for higher of target companies.

Conducting an audit of operations on personal data processing for an online store, issuing recommendations.

Drafting the operating rules and privacy policy for the client’s mobile application.
Preparation of platform operating rules and privacy policy for the client’s mobile application. Advising the client on compliance with priority business activities of Astana Hub, communication with government authorities and the special economic zone regarding the same.

The team conducted an intellectual property audit for the client, including related processes concerning the creation of intellectual property. We are currently implementing the recommendations arising from the audit and carrying out substantial work on trademark registration in Kazakhstan, as well as drafting assignment and licensing agreements for different transactions of the client.

The firm's lawyers provided legal assistance to the Astana International Financial Center (AIFC) in the development of the AIFC Intellectual Property Regulations.

In 2024, the team assisted in a transaction for obtaining a license to publish a British fashion and lifestyle magazine in Kazakhstan and the CIS countries. Currently, the firm is advising the client on various intellectual property matters.

Support in the recognition of trademarks as well-known for a media company, as well as a manufacturer and distributor of instant noodles and other semi-finished products.

Audit of the target IT company, which owns software for medical check-ups, to ensure proper intellectual property rights documentation, as well as preparation of intellectual property agreements, including licenses, assignments, and amendments to the share purchase agreement for the IT company in the process of sale and purchase transaction.

Preparation of a comprehensive consultation on liability for intellectual property infringement and the practice of holding individuals accountable under civil and criminal law for violations of copyright and related rights in Kazakhstan.

Adaptation of distribution and licensing agreements for software distribution in Kazakhstan. Consulting on international taxation of services, use of intellectual property, and software distribution.