Intellectual Property: Registration, Rights, and Trademark Protection

In the modern economy, intellectual property (IP) is one of the most valuable assets of any company. Ideas, inventions, brands, works of art, and technologies are all results of creative work that can bring significant profit and provide a competitive advantage. However, without proper registration and effective protection, intellectual property is vulnerable to unauthorized use and copying. Our company provides a full range of legal services for managing your intellectual property, from registration to protection against infringement.

Why Intellectual Property is Crucial

Proper IP management allows you to:

• Protect Uniqueness: Prevent the unauthorized use of your designs, brands, and ideas by competitors.
• Create Added Value: Increase the market value of your company through valuable intangible assets.
• Generate Income: Monetize your IP through licensing, franchising, or direct sales of rights.
• Boost Competitiveness: Strengthen your market position using exclusive rights.
• Attract Investment: Intellectual property can serve as collateral or an object of investment.

Registration of Intellectual Property Rights

We offer qualified assistance in the official registration of your IP rights.

Trademarks (Brands)

• Search and Verification: Conduct a preliminary search for identical or similar marks to assess the likelihood of successful registration.
• Application Preparation: Provide full support for preparing and filing a trademark application with national and/or international authorities.
• Process Monitoring: Track the application status, interact with expert bodies, and respond to inquiries.

Inventions, Utility Models, and Industrial Designs (Patents)

• Patent Search: Conduct a patent search to assess novelty and inventive step.
• Patent Application Drafting: Develop the description of the invention, utility model, or industrial design, including claims, abstracts, and drawings.
• Patent Granting: Support the process of obtaining a patent from the relevant state bodies.

Copyright

• Protection Consultations: Provide consultations on the creation and protection of copyrights for literary, scientific, and artistic works, as well as computer programs and databases.
• Depository and Registration: Assist with depositing works and, if necessary, their registration to provide additional proof of authorship.
• Execution of Author’s and License Agreements: Draft and review author’s and license agreements, ensuring the legal transfer or grant of rights for the use of intellectual property.

Trade Secrets (Know-how)

• Development of Protection Measures: Create internal documentation (e.g., trade secret regulations, non-disclosure agreements) aimed at the legal protection of trade secrets and confidential information.

Protection of Intellectual Property Rights

We provide effective protection of your rights in case of infringement.

Pre-Trial Dispute Resolution

• Detecting Infringements: Monitor the market and the internet for unauthorized use of your intellectual property.
• Preparation and Sending Claims: Draft and send cease-and-desist letters to infringers, demanding they stop the illegal use and compensate for damages.
• Negotiations: Participate in negotiations with infringers to reach a settlement and resolve the dispute without going to court.

Litigation

• Analysis of Litigation Prospects: Assess the legal risks and prospects of litigation.
• Preparation and Filing of Lawsuits: Draft lawsuits for the cessation of infringement and the recovery of compensation for the unlawful use of intellectual property.
• Court Representation: Provide full representation of your interests in all judicial bodies of the Republic of Moldova.
• Combating Counterfeits: Interact with law enforcement and customs authorities to prevent the circulation of counterfeit products.

Additional Services

• Preparation of Registration Reports and Registration of Trademarks and Goods Origin and Description: We handle the preparation of all necessary registration reports and documents for trademarks, as well as for designations of origin and geographical indications, which specify that a product originates from a particular region and has specific qualities.

Why Choose Us?

Our lawyers have deep knowledge and significant experience in intellectual property law. We understand that each IP asset is unique and requires a personalized approach. We aim to not only provide robust legal protection for your assets but also help you maximize their potential. By choosing us, you get a reliable partner who will assist you in registering, managing, and protecting your intellectual property, ensuring the long-term success of your business.