Dmitry Markanov

Dmitry Markanov is the managing partner of PATENTUS. He is viewed by many as one of the strongest IP litigators in Russia. His career records include head positions at the IP department of a major Russian automobile manufacturer and at the litigation department of a large IP law firm. Dmitry has to his credit several hundred IP court cases.

Practice Areas: patent disputes; conflicts between shareholders and partners in respect of trademark rights entitlement; general IP owners’ rights protection; court proceedings; disposition of IP rights.

Membership: International Trademark Association (INTA); Licensing Executives Society (LES Russia); Russian National Group of the International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI); Chamber of Patent Attorneys (Russia); Saint Petersbur Education: Moscow State University of Economics, Statistics and Informatics, Law department

Languages: English

PATENTUS

Founded in Moscow in 2006, PATENTUS has established itself as a leading Russian full-service intellectual property firm. It provides clients with advice in all areas of IP law, including trademarks, patents, utility models, designs, domain names and geographic indications.

The firm’s mission is the effective protection of its clients’ investments in marketing and innovation.

PATENTUS experts have established longstanding relationships with selected law firms across Europe, Asia and the US. It allows the firm to provide its clients with a synthesis of a unique global perspective and comprehensive local knowledge.

PATENTUS experts work with clients ranging from small boutiques to the most ambitious international corporations from all over the world and all over Russia, providing legal support to companies in almost every region of the country. The company’s professionals represent clients in a wide variety of industries, including automobiles & parts, chemicals, finance, health care, construction & materials, food & drink, retail, technology and telecommunications.