Russian & Eurasian IP Firm, INEUREKA, Visits Pine IP Firm to Strengthen Bilateral IP Cooperation

June 19, 2025 – Key representatives from INEUREKA, a leading intellectual property (IP) law firm in Russia and the Eurasian region, visited Pine IP Firm today.

The delegation from INEUREKA included Elena L. Davydova, Senior Patent Attorney and Head of the IP Protection Department, and Dmitry R. Vasilev, Patent Attorney and Deputy Head of the Patent Department. They met with Min-Ho Kang and Jae-Yeol Jeong, Managing Partners of Pine IP Firm, for an in-depth discussion on IP filing and protection strategies between South Korea and the Russia-Eurasia region.

The meeting focused on practical ways to cooperate in order to effectively protect the intellectual property rights of companies entering each other's markets amidst a rapidly changing global technology landscape.

Key topics of discussion included:

• The latest trends in the patent and trademark systems of South Korea and the Russia-Eurasia region.
• Strategies for building efficient IP portfolios for clients in both countries.
• Exploring collaborative measures for responding to patent and trademark disputes in each jurisdiction.
• Strategies for strengthening IP protection in the digital and new technology sectors.

With over 20 years of experience, INEUREKA is a specialized law firm that provides protection services for all types of intellectual property, including patents, trademarks, and designs, not only in Russia but across the globe. The firm demonstrates a high level of international expertise through its membership in numerous global IP associations, such as the International Trademark Association (INTA) and the International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI).

This visit was initiated by INEUREKA, which recognized the expertise and standing of Pine IP Firm, to strengthen its partnership with its Korean counterparts.

Min-Ho Kang, Managing Partner of Pine IP Firm, stated, "It is incredibly meaningful to meet in person with INEUREKA, a firm with deep expertise in the Russian and Eurasian IP fields, and to solidify our cooperative relationship." He added, "Based on this exchange, we will forge a close partnership to ensure that clients of both our firms can secure and protect their rights more swiftly and effectively in the counterpart country."

Through this meeting, Pine IP Firm has further strengthened its foundation for providing a higher level of intellectual property legal services to both domestic companies expanding into Russia and the Eurasian region and foreign enterprises entering the Korean market. The firm will continue to expand its global network to deliver the utmost protection for its clients' rights and interests.