Team of international technology lawyers
Femida.us brings together US and international lawyers with deep experience in software, SaaS, AI, games and other high‑tech businesses entering the US and Western markets.
A focused team for tech founders and companies
Femida.us is a US-based international law firm serving IT, software, SaaS, AI, game and other high‑tech companies. Our team works at the intersection of corporate law, intellectual property, technology transactions, disputes and privacy. We help technology founders and businesses navigate US and Western markets while keeping the work practical and business‑oriented. Information on this page is for general information only and is not legal advice or a basis for an attorney‑client relationship.
Technology and software focus
The team works primarily with IT, software, SaaS, AI, game, internet and other high‑tech companies. This allows the lawyers to understand how products are built, licensed and monetized when structuring deals and addressing risk.
Cross‑border and market entry experience
Lawyers at Femida.us regularly help non‑US founders and technology businesses enter and operate in the US and Western markets. This includes entity formation, corporate structuring, IP protection, and supporting investment and M&A activity with an eye on multiple jurisdictions.
Corporate, IP and disputes under one roof
The firm combines corporate and transactional work with intellectual property, technology licensing, privacy matters and support in pre‑litigation and litigation. This helps align day‑to‑day contracts with how disputes and enforcement actually work in practice.
Team
Dmitri I. Dubograev
Founder, Managing Partner & CEO. Experience: Over 20 years of experience combining M&A and IT practice. Client industries: IT and software, finance, sport, entertainment and gaming. Practice focus: - Formation of companies - Corporate structuring - Cross‑border IT transactions - Technology transfer and licensing - Investment transactions and venture investments - Technological startups - Trademarks and copyright Prior engagement: - Counsel, corporate group, Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld, L.L.P., Washington, D.C. - Associate, Hunton & Williams in Richmond, Virginia Education: - Washington and Lee University School of Law, J.D. (1994) - Belarusian State University, Law Degree with Honors (1991) Social engagement: - Numerous articles published on corporate law issues and doing business - Active blogger regarding corporate and IT issues - Attendance and coaching at numerous conferences of the software industry - Participating in TV programs
“My focus is to help technology founders align legal structure, IP and deals with how their businesses actually operate.”
Kevin Garden
Senior Counsel (Litigation). Client industries: Software and IT, security products. Practice focus: - Representing US and international clients in arbitration and federal court litigation across the United States related to both federal government and private agreements - Corporate law disputes - Intellectual property rights, including copyrights, trademarks and trade secrets - Consulting high‑tech international and US companies on strategies and issues that relate to litigating in the United States court system - Protests of contract awards - Claims arising under contract administration Prior experience: - Litigation in the federal appellate and trial courts and administrative boards, including the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (USPTO) and the Government Accountability Office (GAO) - Representation of numerous software companies in state courts in connection with contract breach, intellectual property rights infringements, and shareholder and corporate law disputes - Arbitration proceedings across the country Admission: - District of Columbia Bar - Virginia Bar Education: - The Washington College of Law, American University, J.D. (1989) - University of Notre Dame, undergraduate degree (1986)
“I work with technology clients to navigate disputes and litigation in a way that supports long‑term business goals.”
George Bardmesser
Senior Counsel (Patents). Client industries: Software and IT; electrical, optical and mechanical inventions; medical devices; telecom equipment; industrial electronic devices; consumer electronics products. Practice focus: - Preparation and prosecution of patent applications - Patent litigation - Validity and infringement analyses - Litigation of software and patent infringement matters Prior engagement and focus: - Patent attorney at Morgan Lewis, Greenberg Traurig and Sterne Kessler Goldstein & Fox - Work on intellectual property matters involving circuits, semiconductors, memories, DVD and CD‑ROMs, liquid crystal displays, internet‑related applications, automotive‑related products, sewing machines, connectors and semiconductor manufacturing equipment - Work as an engineer and a technical marketing supervisor - Sole inventor on four U.S. patents Admission: - New York - District of Columbia - USPTO Education: - Rutgers University, New Jersey, Juris Doctor (1997) - Rutgers University, New Jersey, Master of Business Administration (1994) - Cornell University, New York, Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (1988) - Cornell University, New York, Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (1987)
“I help technology businesses protect and enforce their inventions so they can build on a clear IP foundation.”
About Femida.us USA
Femida.us is an international law firm focused on IT, software, SaaS, AI, game, internet and high‑tech companies entering and operating in the US and Western markets. The firm handles company formation and corporate support, intellectual property protection, software, SaaS and technology contracts, investment and M&A support, and pre‑litigation and litigation support for contract and IP disputes. Work is done with an understanding of how technology businesses actually build, license and scale their products.
Company
femida® law firm, a/k/a Int’l Legal Counsels PC
Address
66 Canal Center Plaza, STE 505, Alexandria, Virginia 22314, USA
Governing law and venue
Commonwealth of Virginia, USA. Venue: state or federal courts located in Alexandria, Virginia.
Where our team helps technology clients
The Femida.us team works with technology clients that operate or expand across the United States and Western markets. Engagements often involve cross‑border elements, distributed development teams and products offered globally over the internet, including software, SaaS, games, AI tools and other digital services.
FAQ
Does viewing this team page create an attorney‑client relationship?
No. Viewing this page or the rest of the Femida.us website does not create an attorney‑client relationship. The information here is for general informational purposes only. An attorney‑client relationship is formed only after a conflict check and a written engagement agreement are completed with the firm.
Is the information on this page legal advice?
No. Nothing on this page is legal advice. Descriptions of experience, services and industries are general in nature and may not apply to your specific situation. You should not act or refrain from acting based on this information without obtaining advice from qualified legal counsel licensed in the relevant jurisdiction.
How can I contact the firm about working with a specific team member?
You can contact Femida.us by email at info@femida.us or through the contact form on the website. Please do not send confidential information until the firm confirms that it can represent you and a written engagement agreement is in place. Any initial contact should be limited to high‑level information about your matter.
Which types of clients does the team usually work with?
The team typically works with technology‑focused clients, including IT and software companies, SaaS businesses, AI and machine learning companies, game developers, online platforms, and other high‑tech and digital product companies that are entering or operating in the US and Western markets.