Linda Sarāne-Reneslāce

Professional highlights

Intellectual property. Together with our team, I assist clients in various trademark, domain name, patent, design and copyright matters. For example, we develop and implement strategies for intellectual property protection, register trademarks, represent clients in patent and other forms of intellectual property litigation; and draft and negotiate contracts related to the creation, transfer and licensing of intellectual property, such as franchise agreements, IT system and software development agreements, etc.

I was granted a Fulbright scholarship, which in 2017 allowed me to obtain my second master’s degree with a specialisation in intellectual property law from George Washington University. At that time, this was the fourth best university in the US in the field of intellectual property law, and my lecturers included, among others, partners in leading New York law firms and former judges.

Artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, IT, communication, and other technologies. A large proportion of the clients I work with either provide electronic communications, programming or technology-related services, or the use of such technologies is essential to their business.

Together with my team, I help clients understand whether regulatory requirements apply to them – and what specifically they are if so – obtain the necessary licences (permits[WM1] ) or comply with other regulatory requirements. We also help clients with preparing and negotiating contracts necessary for them to operate, as well as representing clients in regulatory matters before state institutions and courts.

The most relevant issues we currently assist clients with are the use of artificial intelligence tools in their commercial activities, and the distribution of these tools, as well as compliance with cybersecurity regulatory requirements.

Personal data protection. In 2018, I helped Sorainen clients implement the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation. Currently, I lead a strong and knowledgeable team that assists our clients with various personal data protection issues, including ensuring compliance and preparing the necessary documentation, as well as in communication with supervisory authorities.

Varied experience. I joined Sorainen in 2012. Over the years, I have gained extensive experience in assisting Sorainen clients with the preparation and negotiation of various types of contracts and ensuring compliance in regulated fields such as consumer protection, advertising, media, pharmaceuticals, gambling, food and alcoholic beverage distribution, distribution of nutritional supplements, and distribution of goods of strategic importance, among others. I have also assisted clients in competition law matters, as well as providing assistance in civil and criminal proceedings.

This varied experience allows me to comprehensively assess clients’ issues and to reach the most appropriate and effective solutions.