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Our work is driven by enthusiasm, inspiration
and a personal touch in all we do.

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International standards with
local appliance

While aspiring to European standards
and innovative approaches to legal practice,
we are essentially a Russian law firm and know
how to apply the best international legal
practices in local conditions.

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Working with clients all
around the world

Our local expertise as a national law firm
and the global experience of our extensive
network of international partners mean we
are able to work with clients not only in Russia,
but also in Europe, North and South America,
Asia, Africa and Australia. This gives us
a unique opportunity to adopt the best Russian
and international practices in projects all over
the world.

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Identifying unique
characteristics in every
business

We devote a great deal of attention to the
distinctive characteristics and unique
features of each business and each project,
providing individually tailored and smart
solutions to meet all the client’s requirements
and expectations.

Social responsibility and
civil standpoint

We feel responsible for those around
us and the world in which we live – we
provide charitable aid, work with
educational institutions and render pro bono
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standpoint and support the principles of
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Dmytry Uryakin has explained to Novy Prospect why Darnitsa Group is suing the oil producer over the brand name

28.01.2025

|By maximapublisher

Dmitry Uryakin - Senior Associate

Darnitsa Group (part of Kolomensky Holding) filed a lawsuit against vegetable oil producer Aston Food Products and Food Ingredients (Aston) for early termination of legal protection of two Zateya trademarks. At the same time, according to the Federal Intellectual Property Service, Darnitsa Group applied for registration of the same name trademark in 2024. All three trademarks (two belonging to Aston and the one that Darnitsa Group plans to register) are applied for in relation to goods in the class ‘bakery products’.

The presence of the disputed trademarks prevents Darnitsa Group from entering the market under the Zateya brand, explained Dmitry Uryakin, Senior Associate at Maxima Legal, to Novy Prospect. ‘If Darnitsa Group will start to do this, it risks to receive from the right holder of a lawsuit to recover damages or compensation for the illegal use of trademarks, as well as the requirement to destroy counterfeit goods,’ the expert listed.

To read the full article (in Russian), please, see Novy Prospect website >>>