IP/IT/Crypto Practice
We advise on licensing agreements, copyright and related rights, patent law, trademark rights, and crypto law (including the taxation of digital financial assets). We also provide judicial protection of exclusive rights.
Chinese franchise
C Cases client was considering becoming the Russian franchisee for a major Chinese chain of everyday goods, accessories, and gift items. The project involved several interconnected documents: a master license agreement, a supply agreement, and a service agreement. It was crucial for the client to verify the model proposed by the Chinese side, understand the risks for the Russian franchisee, and negotiate the documents to ensure they would be viable in Russia.
The C Cases team supported the client throughout the negotiation and contract documentation phase.
As part of the project, the team:
- analyzed the master license agreement, the supply agreement, and the service agreement;
- verified the mechanism for transferring brand and trademark rights for use in Russia;
- identified risks associated with registering license rights with Rospatent;
- addressed issues regarding cross-border payments, tax residency, retail pricing, and currency clauses;
- evaluated provisions concerning sanctions, unilateral termination, supply, product quality, liability, and indemnification;
- collaborated with Chinese legal partners to review the documents in accordance with Chinese law;
- prepared amendments and represented the client's interests in negotiations with the Chinese partner.
A key part of the work involved protecting the Russian franchisee's right to use the brand: C Cases pointed out the risks of the proposed structure and recommended drafting a license agreement that complies with Rospatent requirements.
The team also worked with Chinese partners to draft amendments to the master license agreement, including terms regarding payments, security deposits, the franchisee's right to terminate the agreement, and the franchisor's liability.
IT Group
C Cases provides legal support to a group of companies in the IT, software development, and technology services sectors, operating in Russia and the UAE. Our team’s mission is to provide ongoing legal support for the business, including contract management, corporate restructuring, international structuring, employment matters, personal data protection, investment documentation, and compliance.
The C Cases team assists the client with a wide range of operational and strategic tasks.
As part of the project, the team:
- analyzes and drafts agreements with counterparties, including service agreements, sales contracts, lease agreements, NDAs, and cooperation agreements;
- develops contractual frameworks for working with individuals, sole proprietors, self-employed professionals, and legal entities;
- manages corporate changes for the group’s Russian entities, including address changes, updates to business activity codes (OKVED), and preparation of filings for the Federal Tax Service;
- provides consulting on establishing and operating companies in the UAE;
- reviews investment documentation, including subscription agreements, shareholders’ agreements, and heads of terms;
- prepares legal opinions on outstaffing, personal data, anti-money laundering (115-FZ) regulations, and other compliance matters.
Company operating in the Digital Financial Assets (DFA) sector (NDA)
33 million ₽
To ensure the Client's activities related to the creation of a unique cryptocurrency index, tracking the growth of the top 20 cryptocurrencies, comply with current legislation and to protect the Client's rights.
International Packaging Manufacturing Group of Companies (NDA)
6.5 million ₽
Ensuring legal protection and enforcement of intellectual property assets for the Client's group of companies