The intellectual property and technology team at Dentons provides a full IP and trademark service to clients, from the registration of IP, to resolving IP disputes both at pre-litigation and litigation stages, as well as unfair competition matters and IP protection and enforcement. Victoria Simonova co-heads the department alongside Aliya Seitova, with Simonova skilled in defending clients in litigation matters involving trademark and patent rights, and Seitova experienced in trademark and patent filings, as well as renewal services and trademark infringement matters. In 2022, Seitova became a Eurasian patent attorney, allowing her to register inventions and industrial designs at the regional level in the Eurasian Economic Union.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘The team at Dentons provide responsive and practical advice. They offer practical and innovative solutions to some difficult regulatory issues.’
‘Victoria Simonova stands out for her calmness and ability to find an innovative and simple solution to a complex question.’
‘Apart from being technically excellent, they are highly responsive.’
‘Aliya Seitova is very skilled and responsive.’
‘The unique aspect of this practice is that Dentons can provide services worldwide! The Kazakh team includes different specialists with great professional expertise in each sphere in which we operate and provides valuable analysis and recommendations.’
‘Aliya Seitova provides timely support and understands our needs.'
Key clients
- Komatsu Central Asia
Work highlights
- Heading EUROBAK's personal data group with the aim of improving the personal data regulation in Kazakhstan.
- Advising Caring Heart on various copyright matters.
- Providing legal assistance to Komatsu Central Asia on matters including customs recording of trademarks, addressing trademark infringement and licensing issues, advising on sanctions and other civil matters.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Victoria Simonova; Aliya Seitova