Gowlings IP lawyers top-listed by Chambers in Russia

Gowlings has once again been recognized as one of the top intellectual property law firms in Russia — with more Russian IP lawyers ranked in Chambers Europe 2015 than any other firm.

In total, five IP lawyers from Gowlings’ Russia/CIS practice were selected for inclusion in the prestigious guide. Gowlings was also ranked as a leading firm in both intellectual property law and life sciences, and is described in the guide as “knowledgeable and highly responsive,” and “exceptionally strong in pharmaceutical patent litigation.”

The following Gowlings professionals are included in the 2015 edition of Chambers Europe:

• Julianna Tabastajewa — “highly regarded for her experience as a trade mark litigator”; “a tenacious and smart lawyer"
• Marina I. Drel — “an experienced IP practitioner who advises on a range of issues…also represents clients in IP-related disputes before the Russian courts.”
• Anastassia Sinitsyna — “praised for her trade mark portfolio management experience”; “can easily manage hundreds of trade marks for you”
• Alexander Christophoroff — “active in contentious trade mark and patent cases”; “well respected for his strategic advice on IP litigation"
• Vladislav Ugryumov — “a popular choice for IP matters relating to the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors”; “extremely knowledgeable…really creative, straight to the point and very commercial”

Chambers Europe is one of the world’s foremost legal directories, and serves as a trusted reference for in-house counsel and executives seeking to identify Europe’s top lawyers and firms. Rankings are based on extensive peer and client interviews that assess technical legal ability, client service, professional conduct, commitment and diligence.

Gowlings is one of the world’s most respected, experienced and trusted law firms when it comes to protecting and enforcing intellectual property rights. Through the firm’s Moscow office, an award-winning team of IP practitioners works seamlessly with a global clientele to deliver strategic advice in all aspects of IP law throughout Russia and the CIS.