EURASIA Victor Lisovenko Co-managing Partner Patentica Patents and Trademarks Lawyer of the Year www.lawyer-monthly.com Lawyer Monthly Legal Awards 2024 116 In this exclusive interview for the Lawyer Monthly Legal Awards 2024, we speak with Victor Lisovenko, a leading expert in intellectual property law. As the Eurasian market continues to expand, Victor shares his insights on the vital role of patent protection and the streamlined processes offered by the Eurasian Patent Office (EAPO). He highlights how proactive IP management can help companies safeguard their investments and maintain a competitive edge in rapidly evolving sectors. Why should innovative companies consider patent protection in the Eurasian market? This year marks the 30th anniversary of signing the Eurasian Patent Convention establishing the Eurasian Patent Office (EAPO). Since 1994 the Eurasian market—covering Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan—has grown exponentially reaching a combined GDP of more than $3.5 trillion due to ongoing economic integration processes between the countries. By securing intellectual property rights here, companies can tap into significant growth opportunities while minimizing the risks of unauthorized use or counterfeiting. How does the Eurasian Patent System simplify the IP protection process for companies? The EAPO offers a streamlined, validation-fee, single-language process for patent and design protection across all eight member states, requiring only one application. With a grant approval rate of up to 95%—especially when handled by professional Eurasian patent attorneys—it saves companies time, resources, and translation costs. The unified examination process ensures strong protection for patents and industrial designs, and plans are underway to extend this to trademarks in the future. Unlocking the Eurasian Market for Global Innovators Q Q Victor Lisovenko Eurasian patent attorney Dipl-Chem (SPSU), Dipl. – Law (SPSEU), LLM IP Law & Management (CEIPI, Strasbourg) Membership: AIPPI, LES Tel: +44 7341456823 (office) WA|TG: +79215826567 Viber: +381629383121 Email: victor.lisovenko@patentica.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/victor-lisovenko/ www.patentica.com
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