Rankings

Handling a full scope of matters concerning all types of IP objects, the ‘incredibly competent, well-prepared and responsive’ team at Patent & Law Firm YUS ‘gives clients full confidence through comprehensive advice’. The ‘superb’ Sergey Lovtsov heads the practice, where key clients include Société des Produits Nestlé and Samsung Electronics, among others. Denis Levchuk, whose ‘attention to detail is exemplary’, the ‘impressively competent’ Elena Schelkunova and Maria Lovtsova, who stands out for her ‘remarkable IP litigation skills’, are other names to note.

Strong IP-focused boutique traditionally specializing in trademark registrations. Has an important patent filing team that assists with applications to domestic IP authorities or the Eurasian Patent Organization. Also handles litigation and transactional mandates. Acts for a broad client base of international brands and local companies. Houses a large number of patent and trade mark attorneys in addition to its core legal team.

Strengths

Clients appreciate the firm's ability to clarify issues. One source reports: "They provide detailed, well thought out and useful analyses and recommendations."

"We can always find the right person to speak with," states another interviewee, adding: "I can call the relevant person and get information right away."

Successfully representing AO Grand Tobacco against Philip Morris in the Commercial Court is just one example from the illustrious track record of Patent & Law Firm YUS. Other clients include Societe des Produits Nestlé and Giorgio Armani. Founding partner Sergey Lovtsov is a rainmaker who leads by example. He maps out portfolio management strategies with care and creativity. His teammate Olesya Zakharova is another “go-to” choice. “She has substantive trademark knowledge and is exceptionally clear, responsive, practical, meticulous and cost-effective. On top of that, her English and communication skills are absolutely fantastic; international clients know that the advice they get will be clear and succinctly expressed.”

Noted for its outstanding success rates as much as for its venerable history in Russia, Patent & Law Firm YUS LLC is an IP boutique that maintains excellence through an intense focus on what matters to clients. Hitherto known more for its prosecution, YUS also now possesses a litigation offering that “is very highly regarded within Russian circles” and is expanding its international client base (especially in Asia) at a remarkable speed. In the words of a client: “YUS is very easy to collaborate with, since its work is always cost effective and high quality. Its level of service goes above and beyond.” With seven PhDs in its ranks, YUS is well-equipped to deal with most technical areas, including genetics, mechanical engineering and life sciences. Clients and other practitioners alike rave about Denis Levchuk, a mathematics and physics doctor who works tirelessly to uncover new patentable inventions and destroy offending applications on behalf of those lucky enough to enjoy his services. “Denis is an outstanding attorney and is greatly skilled in his particular technical fields for both prosecution and litigation matters; he is very easy to communicate with, to the point, and has a great understanding of clients’ needs – exactly what you expect and require.” “A reliable and capable partner, he is not only well prepared and responsive, but also shows that all-so-important emotional intelligence by fully understanding his clients’ needs.” Leading the transactional element of the practice is Andrei Svistov, the firm’s executive director and a man who knows a complex deal-structuring opportunity when he sees one.