S&O IP Kazakhstan is a respected team delivering international standard IP advice and services across a wide range of areas including trademarks, patents, copyrights and unfair competition. The firm's expertise is particularly valuable in light of Kazakhstan's role as a major transit route for counterfeit goods in the region of the ‘One Belt One Road’ initiative. S&O IP lawyers work closely with Kazakhstan enforcement authorities to combat IP infringements, which has become increasingly important as the country places new emphasis on IP protection. The firm's client base includes global brands and top-tier local clients across countries in the Commonwealth of Independent States, with industry strengths in fashion, sports, cosmetics, online entertainment, energy and IT sectors. Oleg Ovcharenko and Angelina Tarasova are key figures. In a significant move to bolster its enforcement capabilities, the firm hired Stanislav Kravchuk in January 2024, further enhancing its intellectual property practice.
