Inna Novikova, patent attorney (of counsel) at CDS-LUTHI, boasts a seasoned background in the realm of intellectual property. Graduating from the Central College of Patent Studies in 1987 in St. Petersburg, and holding an MSc in Technical Physics from the St. Petersburg Polytechnical University, she laid a strong academic foundation for her future endeavors.
Inna’s journey has taken her through pivotal roles in ECI, Seabridge, Starhome, and Xpert Technologies. Before her current role, she also served as a partner in a top-tier patent attorney firm. Her unique blend of industry experience and strategic vision allows her to offer invaluable IP counsel, particularly in invention discovery and the growth and oversight of patent portfolios.
Her professional proficiency spans a broad spectrum, including IP strategic counseling, IP audits, IP due diligence, and M&A advisory. Focused on hi-tech clientele, Inna’s technological expertise centers on computer-related inventions. This includes areas like communication, storage, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, and digital health.
Reflecting her dedication and skill in the field, Inna has been recognized as a Recommended Lawyer in The Legal 500, 2023 edition.