Vladimir Dementiev appointed to advisory board of Russian IP court

Gowlings is delighted to announce that Vladimir Dementiev, special counsel in the firm’s Russia/CIS office in Moscow, has been appointed to the Scientific Advisory Board of the Russian Court for Intellectual Property Rights.

As a member of the board, Dr. Dementiev will be tasked with advising the court on complex IP matters, such as scientific expertise and the application of international treaties and regulations. He will also provide key insight on improvements to Russian IP law.

“For over 20 years, Gowlings has been helping global brands maximize their IP assets throughout Russia and the CIS,” said David Aylen, managing partner of Gowlings Russia/CIS. “Dr. Dementiev’s prestigious appointment shows how well-respected and influential Gowlings professionals are within the Russian IP community.”

Dr. Dementiev has held a number of leadership positions, including vice president of the Russian Chamber of Patent Attorneys and former chief of the Department of Patent Law at the Institute of Improvement of Professional Skills. He has also been instrumental in the development of patent law for the Russian Federation, as well as regulations for patent attorneys.

Gowlings is one of the most experienced and trusted law firms for protecting and enforcing intellectual property rights around the world. As part of the firm-wide Intellectual Property Group, the award-winning team of IP professionals at Gowlings Russia/CIS deliver superior service and results to a global clientele.