Gowling WLG is pleased to announce that Yulia Yarnykh, a member of the firm's Moscow office, has been promoted to counsel. She previously served as an associate.
"In Russia, the counsel designation is accorded to those experienced lawyers who have inspired respect from their clients and have demonstrated strong leadership qualities and dedication to the firm," said David Aylen, managing partner of Gowling WLG Russia/CIS. "On behalf of the firm, I congratulate Yulia on this well-deserved career milestone."
Yulia Yarnykh focuses her practice on a broad range of IP and general corporate matters, including the enforcement of IP rights, trademark protection, privacy, anti-piracy, copyright infringement and IP transactions. She also has a rich background in compliance and regulatory matters in media, e-commerce, data protection, competition, advertising and pharmaceuticals.
In 2018, Yulia was named a "Rising Star" by Managing Intellectual Property, one of the world's premier IP publications.
Through the strength of our Moscow office, Gowling WLG delivers a wide range of intellectual property law services across Russia. Our award-winning trademark, copyright and patent professionals work with European, Canadian and global companies to manage and defend their IP rights.