Cutting-edge litigators, strong, experienced team of lawyers in Armenia and abroad

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about us

Established in 2021, Lawsuit Law Firm offers a comprehensive range of legal services, including but not limited to intellectual property, business and corporate law, reputation management, M&A, and retail and fashion law.

We pride ourselves on providing high-quality, personalized legal services, ensuring that each client receives tailored support to achieve their objectives and can focus on their creativity and business without being burdened by legal concerns.

Expertise

Intellectual Property

We provide comprehensive IP protection services to leading companies, startups, and creative professionals. Our team offers expert guidance on the registration, enforcement, and commercialization of intellectual property rights across all jurisdictions, ensuring that our clients’ innovations and brands are fully safeguarded.

Corporate & Finance

With our experienced team, we deliver top-tier corporate and financial legal advice to businesses and financial institutions. Our expertise spans corporate law, M&A transactions, and business finance, empowering clients to structure deals, secure funding, and navigate the complexities of cross-border business operations.

Advisory & Regulatory

Our advisory and regulatory practice covers key areas such as antitrust, data protection, employment law, and contract law. We assist businesses in staying compliant with ever-evolving regulations while mitigating legal risks. With one of the best data protection experts in Armenia in our team, we offer strategic solutions tailored to your needs — whether it’s navigating competition laws, safeguarding personal data, addressing employment issues, or managing complex contractual agreements.

Artificial Intelligence

Our legal team specializes in the regulatory frameworks surrounding artificial intelligence. We focus on both the practical implementation and integration of international experience, as well as the academic study of AI-related legal issues. We advise on legal compliance, ethical considerations, and IP issues on AI-driven technologies, ensuring that our clients are equipped to innovate while meeting the latest legal standards in AI governance.

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our people

Annie Davtian

CEO & managing partner
+37477181894
[email protected]

Qualifications:

Education

Russian-Armenian University, B.A in Law
Russian-Armenian University, LL.M with honors in Law
Russian State Academy of Intellectual Property, Advanced training, Ecosystem Approach to Managing the Intellectual Property of Organizations
Kutafin Moscow State Law University, Advanced training, Intellectual Property Law
The Advocates School of Armenia, Civil and Administrative Law
WIPO Training for Trainers

Professional Memberships

Armenian Bar Association
Association of “Intellectual Property Right Armenian Lawyers”

Annie Davtian is the CEO and Managing Partner of Lawsuit Law Firm, specializing in intellectual property protection, including the state registration of intellectual property rights, advising on IP deals, and franchising matters.

Annie is a highly ranked IP lawyer and expert in Armenia, known for her extensive experience representing clients in international disputes, administrative courts, and general jurisdiction courts.

In addition to her practice, Annie provides legal mentorship to startup founders aiming to launch in the US and EU markets. She is the first lawyer in Armenia to specialize in fashion law and IP rights within the fashion industry, as well as e-commerce legal structures and design rights. A significant portion of her work also involves conducting due diligence for companies regarding intellectual property compliance.

Annie is also a lecturer in intellectual property law and advertising law at three leading universities in the Republic of Armenia.

She is the author of the “Intellectual Property for Creative Industries” book.

Anna Khalatyan

Associate Lawyer
+37444996990
[email protected]

Qualifications

Education

Russian-Armenian University, B.A in Law
Russian-Armenian University, LL.M with honors in Law

Professional memberships

Association of “Intellectual Property Right Armenian Lawyers”
International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Hub, initiated by the ICRC Delegation in Armenia

Anna Khalatyan is an Associate Lawyer with a strong focus on contract law, corporate law and data protection.

Anna is experienced in navigating complex regulatory and commercial matters, particularly in compliance consulting related to data protection, and the development of cookie and privacy policies.

She is also proficient in conducting due diligence and devising new business models for clients.

In addition to her legal practice, Anna is actively engaged in research in the areas of International Public Law, with a particular emphasis on International Human Rights Law, International Humanitarian Law, and the legal frameworks of the EU, CE, and EAEU.

She is committed to advancing her expertise in data protection law and is currently pursuing a Ph.D in this field.

Anna is the author of the “Data Protection Regulation Guide: Armenia’s Perspective”.

Milena Topuzyan

Junior Lawyer
+37444996991
[email protected]

Qualifications

Education

French University in Armenia (Academic partner of Jean Moulin Lyon 3 University), B.A in Law
Association of “Intellectual Property Right Armenian Lawyers”, IP Summer School

Milena Topuzyan is a Junior Lawyer at Lawsuit Law Firm, specializing in intellectual property Law, corporate Law.

Milena’s expertise includes the state registration of intellectual property rights, drafting licensing agreements, compiling responses to trademark notifications from the IPO and conducting in-depth national and international trademark searches. Additionally, Milena is proficient in preparing various legal documents, including appeals, claims, contracts, and other essential legal filings.

Milena’s legal journey has been further enriched by her internship in France, where she focused on Company Law and Tax Law. This experience provided her with valuable insights into international legal systems and strengthened her ability to provide comprehensive legal support to both local and global clients.

Asya Hakobjanyan

Of Counsel lawyer
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Qualifications

Education

Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, B.A. in Law
Kutafin Moscow State Law University, LL.M in Law

Professional memberships

Association of “Intellectual Property Right Armenian Lawyers”

Asya Hakobjanyan is Of Counsel lawyer at the Lawsuit Law Firm.

Asya specializes in corporate legislation, complex M&A cases, and digital law. Her practice extends to startups mentorship, tech, private equity, and venture capital sectors.

She worked on most precedent-setting international cases in clearance of complex and comprehensive transactions in client business models in launching products and services.

Prior to joining the Lawsuit Law Firm, Asya held the position of Head of Legal in a top-ranked Moscow law firm focusing on digital law and occupied leadership positions in consulting companies PwC Legal and ALTHAUS GROUP.

Marine Avagyan

Accountant
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Qualifications

Education

Yerevan State University, B.A in Engineering
Yerevan State University, LL.M in Engineering
Yerevan State University, Ph.D in Engineering

Marine Avagyan is an Accountant at the Lawsuit Law Firm.

Marine is actively contributing to the tax and internal accounting implementations for both local and international entities operating within Armenia’s diverse economic landscape.

With a background in engineering, she seamlessly integrates the analytical mindset of an engineer into accounting practices, consistently delivering optimal solutions in intricate financial scenarios.

As a lecturer at the National Polytechnic University of Armenia, Marine Avagyan imparts her extensive knowledge and expertise.

Karén Tonoyan

Of Counsel attorney
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Qualifications

Education:

Rutgers University, B.A in Physics and Philosophy
Rutgers Law School, J.D in Law

Karén Tonoyan is an Of Counsel attorney at the Lawsuit Law Firm.

Admitted to both the New York and New Jersey bars, as well as registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office, he focuses on intellectual property, technology, and business law for startups and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Karén currently leads Tono Law Group, LLC, based in the New York area.

With extensive experience in a broad range of high-caliber intellectual property and patent matters, Karén focuses particularly on electrical, electro-mechanical, computer-related, telecommunications, software, artificial intelligence, semiconductor, and consumer product technologies. His practice encompasses advising clients across diverse and cutting-edge fields to protect their innovations and navigate complex IP landscapes.

Karén counsels clients on business strategies, investment and financing agreements, establishing and developing startups’ product and service lines, patentability, infringement, licensing, contractual agreements, privacy and compliance policies, liability issues, and helps companies develop successful intellectual property portfolio strategies at the intersection of technology, law, and finance.

Gevorg Hayrapetyan

Of Counsel lawyer
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Qualifications

Education

Yerevan State University, B.A. in Law
Yerevan State University, L.L.M in European Studies

Gevorg Hayrapetyan is an Of Counsel lawyer at the Lawsuit Law Firm.

In his legal profession, Gevorg Hayrapetyan has solidified his expertise across diverse legal realms, particularly excelling in areas concerning freedom of information, safeguarding personal data, and preserving privacy rights. His pivotal contributions include active participation in formulating and implementing legal and regulatory frameworks dedicated to fortifying personal data protection within Armenia.

From 2018 to 2023 Gevorg Hayrapetyan was serving as the Head of the Agency for Protection of Personal Data of the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Armenia.

Following the conclusion of his term, Gevorg Hayrapetyan has initiated “dpHUB: data protection and privacy”, furthering his commitment to the domain of personal data protection and privacy. Functioning as an esteemed expert-consultant, Hayrapetyan’s counsel is sought-after by both private and public entities as well as international organizations, showcasing his recognized prowess in the field.

Gevorg Hayrapetyan is an expert in the field of data protection and freedom of information and author/co-author of 9 books, 14 guidelines, 2 consultative decisions and up to 30 articles, researches and studies on freedom of information and transparency of state bodies, access to official documents, personal data protection, privacy, digital rights and online anonymity and other relevant topics.