Corporate Formation & Transactional

Whether you need a corporate structure in the US, BVI, or Russia; we can help. Contract negotiations for business, no problem. The attorneys of Donovan & Associates have negotiated literally hundreds of transactional documents. From manufacturing and distribution, employee agreements and handbooks, international import/export transactional documents, IP licensing, services agreements and property related contracts. We strive to put our clients words and thoughts into a legally protective document each time.

We can also assist internationally. with a unique insight into business in Europe, particularly Eastern Europe and Russia. If a client needs licensing or franchising agreement registered under the new provisions of the Part Four of the Russian Civil Code, we have the resources to get that done. If you need assistance with formulating and drafting a contract or an exclusive distributorship for the CIS, we can negotiate it. Over the years, we have conducted such services for clients throughout the world. Talk to us, you will get honest answers, reasonable business advice and a legal partner to help your business succeed.

Corporate & Business Litigation

Intellectual Property

Our understanding of US and western law, international treaties and the recently adopted and implemented Part IV of the Russian Civil Code allows us to seamlessly prosecute Intellectual Property matters for our international clients in the United States, the Russian Federation, the EU and the world. Whether there is a problem in Rospatent or the US Patent & Trademark Office, our associates have the experience needed to support our clients' needs.

We also supply support services for law firms and corporation legal departments in the form of US litigation support and Patent and Trade Mark registration support for USPTO and Madrid applications.

Prosecution of IP Applications

Patents: Our staff prosecutes patent applications in the US, Russian Federation, and Euro-PCT patent offices. We can assist clients in chemical, biotechnical, computer, mechanical and design patents. In addition to our experience in law, Donovan & Associates has the relevant scientific experience in chemistry, biology, physics, engineering and computer sciences necessary to properly prosecute your most valuable asset.

Trademarks & Copyrights: Our staff has prepared numerous trade mark and service mark applications throughout the world. We are especially experienced in dealing with the US Patent and Trademark Office in Washington, D.C. and working with Madrid Protocol Applications throughout the world. With colleagues around the globe, we are confident we can assist any client with the protection of marks nearly anywhere in the world.

Know-How/Trade Secrets, & Licensing: Our staff can also assist with the protection of trade secrets and know-how through contracts and confidentiality agreements with employees, distributors and licensees. We can assist with those transactional matters necessary to provide your business with the confidence of knowing your business assets are well protected.

Defense, Enforcement and Litigation of IP Rights

Our lawyers and associated counsel have many years of experience in rights enforcement in the United States, Russia and the CIS, EU and Asia. We can assist clients with the intricacies of the enforcement or defense of your rights. We have represented clients before US Federal and state courts, the London Court of International Arbitration, the USPTO and WIPO.

Entertainment Law

Artists and entertainment companies alike need the assistance of knowledgeable advice from those that know the industry. Whether trying to attract a recording deal or syndicating format to Russian television, we have the expertise and contacts to help. With our extensive background in Intellectual Property protection, coupled with years of experience in the Los Angeles entertainment industry, we can lead an emerging artist or established company through the legal challenges of the entertainment field in Nashville, New York, London and Los Angeles. We negotiate, transact and ink deals in the film, music and publishing areas and know how to protect our clients now and in the future. From Tiffany in the 80's to the recent signing of international pop star Lucina to a 5 record deal with BMI, we understand artists and entertainers and know how to assist them in attaining their goals. Be it assistance with an Agent or Personal Rep Agreement, some general business help, or that all important negotiation assistance with a record, film or publishing deal, we're there for you.