Mariam Gubianuri
Lawyer/Lecturer
Bonn
Summary
Experienced legal professional with a strong background in intellectual property, commercial, and corporate law across diverse industries including telecom, medical, FMCG, fashion, sports, and sustainability. Demonstrated success as an in-house counsel and in top-tier law firm. Proven ability to lead teams, negotiate contracts, and ensure regulatory compliance. Recognized for consistently providing practical and solutions-oriented approaches to complex legal challenges.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
5
5
Languages
Work History
Senior IP Counsel
SPRIBE OU
02.2025 - Current
- Manage and oversee the global IP portfolio, including trademarks, copyrights, designs, and domain names
- Develop and implement strategic plans for the protection and enforcement of IP rights worldwide
- Handle and coordinate global IP and Competition law litigation and dispute resolution cases
- Lead negotiations with external law firms and service providers to ensure effective representation and cost efficiency
- Draft, review, and revise a wide range of legal agreements, including licenses, sponsorship deals, and collaboration contracts
- Negotiate with clients, partners, and brand ambassadors to protect the company’s IP interests
- Provide legal counsel on all IP-related and competition law matters across the organization, supporting various departments and business units
- Create, implement, and maintain internal and external IP policies, ensuring compliance and awareness at all organizational levels
INVITED LECTURER, AFFILIATE COURSE LEADER
HARVARD LAW SCHOOL&TBILISI STATE UNIVERSITY
01.2018 - Current
- Implement effective communication resulting in a partnership with Harvard Law School
- Manage and organize the affiliate course 'CopyrightX', created by Harvard Law School
- Deliver lectures in Copyright Law
IP LEGAL OFFICER
FOREST STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Conduct successful negotiations with international clients regarding Licensing matters
- Develop and implement strategies to minimize IP infringements by conducting thorough inspections and risk assessments
- Implement measures for protecting intellectual property rights outside the country of origin
- Ensure legal protection by securing trademark registrations, including certification mark
- Engage in discussions with both local and international Law Firms concerning diverse issues like memos, consultations, litigations and potential litigations
- Manage company IP assets in strict compliance with set terms and conditions
- Analyze regulatory changes to identify the most effective solutions (e.g EUDR).
- Incorporate software solutions for the digitization of day-to-day legal operations
- Negotiate favorable settlements in multiple litigation cases, minimizing financial exposure for the company
Consultant on IP Matters
SPRIBE OU
09.2022 - 01.2025
- Evaluate client needs to develop tailored strategies for the protection and enforcement of Intellectual Property rights
- Provide expert legal consultation on a range of matters, including Intellectual Property, Data Protection (GDPR and other local regulations), and Competition Law
ASSOCIATE
BLC LAW OFFICE (TOP TIER LAW FIRM)
09.2019 - 09.2021
- Rendered proficient legal consultation services for domestic and multicultural clients
- Managed IP portfolios for local and international clients
- Assisted international companies with legal matters about regulations, commerce, and business operations
- Advocated for clients and argued the merits of their IP cases before judges and administrative bodies
- Collaborated with clients to reach mutually beneficial resolutions through skilled negotiation
- Maintained strong connections with law firms worldwide
REGULATORY AFFAIRS AND LEGAL MANAGER
JTI_JAPAN TOBACCO INTERNATIONAL (CAUCASUS MARKET)
04.2018 - 08.2019
- Advocated company with regulatory bodies, clarified regulations and obligations and conducted negotiations related to problematic issues
- Managed law drafts and represented the company during law adoption at parliament
- Represented the company in advocating for compliance with legal obligations, taxes, and pending matters before governmental bodies
- Ensured adherence to all regulatory guidelines throughout the product development process
- Ensuring preparation and implementation of internal regulations (data privacy, competition, IP policies)
- Enhanced efficiency by integrating digital tools to manage daily functions, such as approval of legal paperwork and creating marketing collateral
- Collaborated with cross-border teams to ensure legal compliance of activities
- Negotiated with vendors and distributors
- Liaised with domestic and global legal firms
- Involved in anti-illicit trade issues
SENIOR LAWYER
TELECOM COMPANY - GEOCELL (TELIA SONERA COMPANY)
11.2013 - 03.2018
- Supervised and provided legal advice for major company projects
- Negotiated effectively with Vendors for various marketing initiatives
- Collaborated with internal departments to oversee marketing, sales, commercial, and communication projects
- Ensured legal compliance by adhering to local regulations and Telia Group policies
- Handled all matters pertaining to intellectual property, such as registration, protection, and enforcement
- Contributed to the implementation of a technology transfer project focused on billing services
- Drafted various agreements and licenses such as software licenses, data processing agreements, computer program creation contracts, procurement agreements, and service contracts
- Executed diverse tasks pertaining to telecommunication issues such as interconnectivity, roaming solutions, license procurement, content origination, and consumer protection measures
LAWYER
GEORGIAN COPYRIGHT ASSOCIATION (COLLECTIVE MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION)
10.2010 - 10.2013
- Engaged in efforts to reform copyright laws in Georgia
- Drafted licenses and other legal documents
- Involved in negotiation and worked on agreements with sister organizations
- Developed and implemented an alternative dispute resolution tool for authors and users, with the objective of settling disputes between parties
- Litigated on behalf of authors for copyright infringement against users
Education
Master of Laws - Intellectual Property And Competition Law
MIPLC_Munich Intellectual Property Law Center
Munich, Germany 09.2021 - 11.2022
Master of Laws -
Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University
Tiflis, Georgia 10.2010 - 07.2012
Bachelor -
Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University
Tiflis, Georgia 09.2006 - 09.2010
Skills
- Legal software proficiency
- Logical reasoning
- Negotiating
- Legal research
- Contract drafting
- Dispute mediation
- Interpersonal and communication skills
- Case management efficiency
- Initiative taking
- Team collaboration
- Decision-Making under pressure
- Legal and business analysis
Certification
EU Trademark&Design Education Program by European IP Office (EUIPO)
Publications
- 2023, Green innovations in Georgia and Poland: Comparative Analysis - Selected Issues
- 2018, Association Agreement Impact on the Reformation of Trademark Protection
- 2018, The Role of Government in the Consumer Protection
- 2013, Problems Originated Throughout the Management of Copyright via Collective Management Organization
Timeline
Senior IP Counsel
SPRIBE OU
02.2025 - Current
EU Trademark&Design Education Program by European IP Office (EUIPO)
06-2024
IP LEGAL OFFICER
FOREST STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL
01.2023 - 01.2025
Accreditation Module in Commercial Arbitration by Georgian Association of Arbitration, Georgia
12-2022
Consultant on IP Matters
SPRIBE OU
09.2022 - 01.2025
Master of Laws - Intellectual Property And Competition Law
MIPLC_Munich Intellectual Property Law Center
09.2021 - 11.2022
Mediation and Arbitration by World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
07-2020
ASSOCIATE
BLC LAW OFFICE (TOP TIER LAW FIRM)
09.2019 - 09.2021
REGULATORY AFFAIRS AND LEGAL MANAGER
JTI_JAPAN TOBACCO INTERNATIONAL (CAUCASUS MARKET)
04.2018 - 08.2019
INVITED LECTURER, AFFILIATE COURSE LEADER
HARVARD LAW SCHOOL&TBILISI STATE UNIVERSITY
01.2018 - Current
US Copyright Law by Harvard Law School & Berkman Klein Center
06-2015
SENIOR LAWYER
TELECOM COMPANY - GEOCELL (TELIA SONERA COMPANY)
11.2013 - 03.2018
LAWYER
GEORGIAN COPYRIGHT ASSOCIATION (COLLECTIVE MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION)
10.2010 - 10.2013
Master of Laws -
Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University
10.2010 - 07.2012
Bachelor -
Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University
09.2006 - 09.2010
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