Bolotov & Partners is the leading IP specialist firm in the market. It provides services covering registrations of trademark, patent and copyright in Kazakhstan and other central Asian countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States. The firm assists in the protection and enforcement of trademark rights, preparation of assignment and licence agreements, matters related to copyright, utility models, and patent and domain name-related issues. Managing partner Yuri Bolotov is a registered patent and trademark attorney of Kazakhstan, with more than 20 years of experience.
Work highlights
Advising Lego Juris on combating counterfeit toy construction sets in Kazakhstan. The firm has been investigating infringers, coordinating raid actions, and arranging for the destruction of seized counterfeit goods. The ongoing case has identified 31 infringers producing and selling counterfeit toys with marks confusingly similar to Lego's trademarks. The firm's efforts have resulted in the seizure and ecological destruction of over 2,500 specimens of counterfeit construction toys, addressing potential health risks to children from harmful ingredients in low-quality products.
Key clients
Toyota Motor Corporation
