IP and TMT in Kazakhstan

Bolotov & Partners LLP

Bolotov & Partners LLP is well-regarded for its ‘excellent intellectual property rights enforcement practice’ ,with the firm covering a full spectrum of trademark and patent spectrum including prosecution, litigation and transactional instructions. The team is led by managing partner Yuri Bolotov, who is renowned for his work in trademarks, patents, utility models and industrial designs, alongside advising the firm’s clientele ranging from small startups to large corporations in a variety of industries. Saule Kulzhambekova  has participated in court hearing relating to IP rights as a representative of the Institute of Patent Examination of Kazakhstan and as a specialist in trademark protection, while Zhanat Nurmagambetov  is engaged in issues related to criminal and customs measures of trade mark rights protection, including issues related to parallel import and import of counterfeited goods. Yuliya Lokteva  is another key contact.

Responsables de la pratique:

Yuri Bolotov; Saule Kulzhambekova; Zhanat Nurmagambetov


Autres avocats clés:

Yuliya Lokteva


Les références

‘Excellent IPR enforcement practice, proactive personnel.’

‘Zhanat Nurmagambetov is brilliant at IP rights enforcement. In particular, he is engaged in issues related to application of pretrial, civil, administrative, criminal and customs measures and is good at them.’

Principaux clients

Toyota Motor Europe


Philip Morris International


The Coca-Cola Company


Louis Vuitton


Hermes


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented Louis Vuitton in customs seizure, settlement procedures and destruction processes in relation to over eleven thousand counterfeit sneakers, which were imported by a third party with LV and NIKE trademarks before the start of official sales.
     
  • Advised Toyota Motor Europe on a criminal case on illegal import and sales of counterfeit spare parts from China through Chinese citizens.
     
  • Represented a client on a criminal case on the illegal sales of counterfeit Hennessy, involving the collection of evidence, revealed sales point and test purchases.

Dentons

Dentons provides a full-service within IP, with the team consisting of lawyers, patent and trade mark attorneys who have extensive experience in all areas of intellectual property and information technologies, including registration of intellectual property rights through to enforcement. Co-leading the practice is Victoria Simonova has over twenty five years experience in advising clients on a wide variety of Kazakhstan and international law issues including representing individual inventors, artists and entrepreneurs, alongside being the key lawyer involved in IP and personal data related issues in the European Business Association of Kazakhstan. Aliya Seitova also co-leads the practice and has experience in representing clients before the local trade mark and patent offices and courts, alongside issues related to unfair competition.

Responsables de la pratique:

Victoria Simonova


Autres avocats clés:

Aliya Seitova


Les références

‘Victoria Simonova and Aliya Seitova both show a high level of professionalism, strong technical skills, as well as commitment to serving clients and readiness to help.’

 

Principaux clients

Red Bull GmbH


GRATA International

GRATA International's IP practice, led by Timur Berekmoinov handles a full range of intellectual property work in Kazakhstan and across the region. Yerzhan Yessimkhanov heads the firm's TMT practice and provides legal support to international technology companies. Gleb Yevseyev is noted for his involvement in pioneering telecoms work.

Responsables de la pratique:

Timur Berekmoinov; Yerzhan Yessimkhanov


Autres avocats clés:

Gleb Yevseyev


Les références

‘Customer-oriented and flexible approach to solving non-standard issues.’

‘Attention to detail and full involvement in the essence of the request.’

Principaux clients

Blingby LLC


Accord Healthcare Limited


GE Healthcare Russia & CIS


Roche Kazakhstan LLP


Nobel Oil Service (UK) Limited


SMART Technologies ULC


SLP INVESTMENT LLP


Yandex


Axenix


Amdocs


China Telecom


Huawei


CM.com


Cloud Payments


Bitrix24


Interpay


Sitronics


Baker & McKenzie - CIS, Limited

Baker & McKenzie - CIS, Limited offers a full-scope of intellectual property-related work including trade mark, design and patent prosecution, copyright, transactional and contractual advice, alongside customs registration of IP assets and anti-counterfeiting services. Azamat Kuatbekov is the managing partner and has experience in cross–border transactions and complex disputes, whereas Andrei Yorsh specialises in IP infringement work such as trad emark enforcement and pharma patent issues. Nurgul Abdreyeva is noted for her active practice advising in cross-border transactions and regulatory advice.

Responsables de la pratique:

Azamat Kuatbekov; Andrei Yorsh


Autres avocats clés:

Nurgul Abdreyeva


Principaux clients

British American Tobacco


L’Oréal


Principaux dossiers


  • Assisted L’Oréal S.A. in managing its trade mark portfolio and protecting its IP in Kazakhstan.

SIGNUM Law Firm

SIGNUM Law Firm are experienced in advising on all types of intellectual property and tech issues relating to Kazakhstan, with the firm advising on various issues involving transactional IP relating to cross-border M&A deals, regulatory IP and telecoms issues, international and local compliance and contentious IP matters. Managing partner Sofiya Zhylkaidarova provides IP advice to clients on transactions and projects that involve registration, transfer, protection and management of IP.

Responsables de la pratique:

Liza Zhumakhmetova; Sofiya Zhylkaidarova; Abylkhair Nakipov


Principaux clients

Wolt


Isoplus


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising a leading global provider of information and communications technologies relating to the certification of produce in Kazakhstan, including on IP and TMT related issues.
  • Representing a global group of companies specialising in video game development and publishing on developing template agreements ensuring due regulations of IP and copyright.
  • Advising an entrepreneur, owning a chain of restaurants in Kazakhstan, on a potential trademark dispute.

AEQUITAS

Led by Yelena Manayenko, AEQUITAS advises on local law issues across the TMT spectrum, including data processing, lease of communication channels and cryptographic information protection, with the team regularly providing and preparing articles and guides on the cryptocurrency, digital assets and other principles relating to TMT. Kirill Greshnikov specialises in digital, corporate and commercial law with a focus on TMT within the financial sector.

Responsables de la pratique:

Yelena Manayenko


Autres avocats clés:

Kirill Greshnikov


Principaux clients

Elements Group AG


MG Partners

MG Partners practices across the region from Almaty, Astana and Karaganda, with a focus on intellectual property law and advisory work around the cryptocurrency space. Inna Revazova is the managing partner and heads the IP and TMT practice, alongside being one of the authors of guides on intellectual property law in Kazakhstan. Ayazhanym Alzhan and Alexandra Nechaeva are names to watch.

Responsables de la pratique:

Inna Revazova


Autres avocats clés:

Ayazhanym Alzhan; Alexandra Nechaeva


Principaux clients

Arca Holdings JSC


ALMATINO


Astamedia LLC


Telesoft LLC


SpetsLiftMontazhService LLP


Qulix Systems


‘Kuchenland Home Rus’ JSC


AQFS LLC


PETOŠEVIĆ

PETOŠEVIĆ  is led by Aliya Madiyarova in Kazakhstan and, in addition to its Astana presence, provides intellectual property and related services across Eastern Europe, non-EU Balkan countries and CIS countries. The firm formed CWB Group with Middle East-focussed IP practice Cedar White Bradley IP LLP in early 2023 to expand its capabilities in servicing and managing intellectual property portfolios across the globe. Dilliya Chansyheva handles the prosecution, enforcement and contentious IP matters before administrative bodies in Kazakhstan, and has experience as a senior trade mark examiner.

Responsables de la pratique:

Aliya Madiyarova


Autres avocats clés:

Dilliya Chanysheva


Les références

‘They are prompt and efficient.’

‘Dina Petošević has been very helpful.’

‘The team covers wide-range of geographical area, and provide stable quality of services. PETOŠEVIĆ Group and CWB Group merged in 2023. So, I’m very much looking forward to seeing what would happen by this collaboration.’

Sayat Zholshy & Partners

Sayat Zholshy & Partners supports national and international telecommunications companies operating in Kazakhstan, handling market entrances, competition law issues and transactional matters. In addition, the firm provides proper registration of intellectual property rights and relevant legal advice, such as support at all stages of documentation processing. Aidyn Bikebayev provides a full range of intellectual property advice, while Vitaliy Vodolazkin is a known for IP disputes work.

Responsables de la pratique:

Aidyn Bikebayev


Autres avocats clés:

Vitaliy Vodolazkin


Principaux clients

Beeline Kazakhstan


theSAY Pharma


Kcell JSC


Tukulov Kassilgov Shaikenov Disputes (TKS)

Tukulov Kassilgov Shaikenov Disputes (TKS) handles cross-border projects within IP, IT and data protection, with the team able to carry out instructions on AI, big data and other projects which intersect law with information technology. Since research concluded, Natalia Shapovalova left the firm.

Les références

‘The team is very client-oriented and creative in offering the decisions to their customers. Very professional and very knowledgeable.’

‘Our experience with the partners of this law firm spans 15 years, during which time they have applied innovative practices for our region. The staff of this law firm is distinguished by exceptional professionalism in the delivery of services. We would especially like to note the knowledge and experience of working in the jurisdiction of the Astana International Financial Center operating in the Republic of Kazakhstan.’

 

Principaux clients

Smart Parking Technologies


medac GmbH


Pharmacyclics LLC


Salem Social Media LLP


Mareven Food Tian-Shan LLP


Astellas Pharma Europe B.V.


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented Salem Social Media LLP in a dispute concerning copyright and the issues of protected and unprotected elements of the work.
  • Instructed by Mareven Food Tyan-Shan LLP in trade mark enforcement dispute, successfully proved that the packaging of the client’s product did not infringe the plaintiff’s trademark rights.
  • Represented Pharmacyclics LLC in patent enforcement and patent validity disputes.