KKMP Strengthens Digital Technologies Practice with Experienced IP Specialist
Senior Associate Elena Polevaya, specializing in intellectual property, information technology, and data protection, has joined KKMP Digital Technologies practice.

Elena has extensive experience advising on all aspects of the development, licensing, commercialization, and acquisition of rights to intangible assets, including software. At KKMP, Elena will, among other things, support projects related to the use of artificial intelligence and the implementation of internal LegalTech solutions. As a registered patent attorney of the Russian Federation and Eurasian patent attorney, Elena represents clients in dealings with Rospatent and the Eurasian Patent Office. She is also a member of the Intellectual Property Council of the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the ICC’s Intellectual Property Working Group. Elena possesses a unique combination of experience working both in-house (for a leading Russian pipeline company) and in international legal consulting. Her understanding of internal business processes and international standards for legal support of complex projects helps to find the most optimal and effective solutions for business. Elena graduated with honors from the Russian State Academy of Intellectual Property in 2010.

 

KKMP Partner Anna Maximenko:

We are delighted to welcome Elena to KKMP! Her unique expertise at the intersection of IP and IT, as well as her extensive experience working both in-house and in consulting, will allow us to stay one step ahead and offer clients solutions that meet the most current and innovative challenges of today.

 

KKMP Senior Associate Elena Polevaya:

I am pleased to join the KKMP team and contribute to the development of the Digital Technologies practice. I am confident that through our joint efforts, we will be able to successfully solve the most complex and interesting tasks facing our clients.

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