Ekaterina Tretyakova
Counsel
Ekaterina specializes in the legal regulation of commercial activities arising during commercial activities, including the structuring of complex contractual relationships, as well as intellectual property protection and commercialization.
Her expertise encompasses legal matters related to structuring transactions for alienation and licensing of IP assets, the production and distribution of pharmaceuticals and medical devices, and the execution of long-term investment contracts. Her experience includes collaborating with major IT, biotech, pharmaceutical, and FMCG companies.
Her expertise encompasses legal matters related to structuring transactions for alienation and licensing of IP assets, the production and distribution of pharmaceuticals and medical devices, and the execution of long-term investment contracts. Her experience includes collaborating with major IT, biotech, pharmaceutical, and FMCG companies.
achievements
Ratings and Awards
Ekaterina is featured in the recommended lawyers list of the Pravo.300 ranking under the Digital Economy category (band 2). In 2023, Ekaterina was recognized in band 1 for the Intellectual Property and Healthcare categories of Rossiyskaya Gazeta's lawyers rating.
Education and academic activities
Ekaterina graduated from the Law Faculty of Lomonosov Moscow State University. She is currently a doctoral candidate at the Department of International Private and Civil Law at MGIMO University under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia.
Ekaterina teaches at the National Research University Higher School of Economics and has developed her own course focusing on healthcare investments within the Master's program.
Ekaterina teaches at the National Research University Higher School of Economics and has developed her own course focusing on healthcare investments within the Master's program.
projects
Selected project experience
Intellectual property
Conducted over 20 legal due diligence assessments of IT companies for IP rights ownership determination.
Assisted a prominent Russian venture capital firm with trademark protection and provided ongoing support for day-to-day IP matters.
Provided legal support to an investment project for the introduction of advanced technology in the Russian Federation, structured contractual relationships with licensees, and devised a strategy for the client's know-how protection.
Advised an electric vehicle manufacturer on the SIC 2.0 agreement, designed a contractual framework for establishing a dealership network across Russia, and consulted on IP rights transfer and protection.
Counseled a major producer of cosmetic and dental products on trademark rights transfers in two foreign jurisdictions, with provisions for future buy-back rights.
Advised a client on patenting and trademark registration in over 70 countries regarding a coronavirus vaccine.
Developed a contractual model for transferring software rights to a CIS company, including an analysis of existing benefits for IT companies in the CIS and preparing all necessary documentation to affirm the company's IP rights ownership.
Assisted a prominent Russian venture capital firm with trademark protection and provided ongoing support for day-to-day IP matters.
Provided legal support to an investment project for the introduction of advanced technology in the Russian Federation, structured contractual relationships with licensees, and devised a strategy for the client's know-how protection.
Advised an electric vehicle manufacturer on the SIC 2.0 agreement, designed a contractual framework for establishing a dealership network across Russia, and consulted on IP rights transfer and protection.
Counseled a major producer of cosmetic and dental products on trademark rights transfers in two foreign jurisdictions, with provisions for future buy-back rights.
Advised a client on patenting and trademark registration in over 70 countries regarding a coronavirus vaccine.
Developed a contractual model for transferring software rights to a CIS company, including an analysis of existing benefits for IT companies in the CIS and preparing all necessary documentation to affirm the company's IP rights ownership.
Healthcare and healthcare
Consulted a leading market medical clinic on franchising matters.
Advised a major pharmaceutical producer on the restructuring of its distributor model, including the development of a supply chain model for the CIS countries.
Provided daily support for pharmaceutical companies on operational and commercial activities (secondment).
Contributed to the revision of a pharmaceutical company's commercial policy following a comprehensive legal and economic analysis.
Developed a suite of contract templates for an American pharmaceutical company, including distribution agreements, bonus arrangements, and marketing agreements with pharmacy chains.
Consulted a major manufacturer of herbal medicinal products on bonus schemes with pharmacy organizations aimed at minimizing antitrust risks and formulated a policy for interactions with pharmacy chains.
Participated in drafting contracts for the transfer of medicinal product manufacturing technologies both from foreign to domestic sites and vice versa (over 5 projects).
Participated in a transaction that transferred the rights to a medicinal product to a Russian company, including involvement in the development of transaction documents: an agreement on the alienation of intellectual property results, agreements on the transfer of registration certificates, a technology transfer organization contract, a contract manufacturing agreement, and a supply agreement.
Participated in drafting contracts for the transfer of medicinal product manufacturing technologies both from foreign to domestic sites and vice versa (over 5 projects).
Participated in a transaction that transferred the rights to a medicinal product to a Russian company, including involvement in the development of transaction documents: an agreement on the alienation of intellectual property results, agreements on the transfer of registration certificates, a technology transfer organization contract, a contract manufacturing agreement, and a supply agreement.
Advised a major pharmaceutical producer on the restructuring of its distributor model, including the development of a supply chain model for the CIS countries.
Provided daily support for pharmaceutical companies on operational and commercial activities (secondment).
Contributed to the revision of a pharmaceutical company's commercial policy following a comprehensive legal and economic analysis.
Developed a suite of contract templates for an American pharmaceutical company, including distribution agreements, bonus arrangements, and marketing agreements with pharmacy chains.
Consulted a major manufacturer of herbal medicinal products on bonus schemes with pharmacy organizations aimed at minimizing antitrust risks and formulated a policy for interactions with pharmacy chains.
Participated in drafting contracts for the transfer of medicinal product manufacturing technologies both from foreign to domestic sites and vice versa (over 5 projects).
Participated in a transaction that transferred the rights to a medicinal product to a Russian company, including involvement in the development of transaction documents: an agreement on the alienation of intellectual property results, agreements on the transfer of registration certificates, a technology transfer organization contract, a contract manufacturing agreement, and a supply agreement.
Participated in drafting contracts for the transfer of medicinal product manufacturing technologies both from foreign to domestic sites and vice versa (over 5 projects).
Participated in a transaction that transferred the rights to a medicinal product to a Russian company, including involvement in the development of transaction documents: an agreement on the alienation of intellectual property results, agreements on the transfer of registration certificates, a technology transfer organization contract, a contract manufacturing agreement, and a supply agreement.
Retail and FMCG
Provided guidance to a significant cosmetic manufacturer on the reorganization of its distribution system, including establishing a supply chain model for the CIS region.
Executed an in-depth internal legal audit for a prominent retail corporation, identifying critical risk factors within the company's operational processes.
Counseled a major brewing conglomerate on regulatory compliance and labeling requirements for alcoholic products.
Consulted FMCG sector companies on adherence to advertising laws and regulations.
Offered legal advice to a leading producer of non-alcoholic beverages regarding strategies to counteract unfair competitive practices.
Created a strategic roadmap for a confectionery producer's entry into the domestic market.
Advised a cosmetics company on safeguarding proprietary know-how, including the formulation and implementation of required legal documents.
Executed an in-depth internal legal audit for a prominent retail corporation, identifying critical risk factors within the company's operational processes.
Counseled a major brewing conglomerate on regulatory compliance and labeling requirements for alcoholic products.
Consulted FMCG sector companies on adherence to advertising laws and regulations.
Offered legal advice to a leading producer of non-alcoholic beverages regarding strategies to counteract unfair competitive practices.
Created a strategic roadmap for a confectionery producer's entry into the domestic market.
Advised a cosmetics company on safeguarding proprietary know-how, including the formulation and implementation of required legal documents.
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