Intellectual property in Ukraine

Axon Partners

Axon Partners

Practice head(s):

Dima Gadomsky


Testimonials

‘Axon Partners IP lawyers are very knowledgeable in their field. They are really quick in responding but at the same time digging deeply. We can always rely on them and be sure the IP tasks are being carried out with great care.’

‘I consider a high level of knowledge and intelligence to be the key ability of the team. The team has excellent knowledge of English, an understanding of modern technologies, activity, initiative, and adherence to deadlines. The team uses modern tools when preparing and signing documents. Documents undergo 2-stage proofreading.’

‘The Axons team is distinguished by a high level of education and intelligence. Successfully collects and systematizes large volumes of information. High level of knowledge of English.’

Key clients

MakeUp


Robota.ua


OnlineRadioBox sp.z.o.o.


Takflix


ABM Cloud OU


Serhii Petrenko


Work highlights


  • Advised MakeUp on 3rd-party claims and ongoing IP-related consulting.
  • Represented the architect Mykola Levchuk in the court of copyright protection.
  • Advised Alignees on IP-related aspects of the med-tech software distribution model considered by the client.

Vasil Kisil & Partners

Vasil Kisil & Partners

Practice head(s):

Ilarion Tomarov


Key clients

Robert Bosch GmbH N


Leeloo Marketing LLC N


Oleksii Bordusov N


Biuro vin LLC (d.b.a. Good Wine)


Kovalenko Yunona (Lady Diana vlog)


McDonald’s Ukraine


PressKom LLC


Bastet Fem LLC (d.b.a. Pesto Cafe)


Jacobs Douwe Egberts Ukraine LLC


Work highlights


  • Advised Robert Bosch GmbH BSH on the matter of selling original household appliances illegally imported to Ukraine.
  • Represented McDonald’s Ukraine in a case against the collective management organisation over public performance of phonograms in chain’s restaurant.
  • Represented Jacobs Douwe Egberts Ukraine LLC in two judicial proceedings on illegal use of client’s trademarks and recovery of lost profits.

Aequo

Aequo

Practice head(s):

Nataliya Dryuk; Tetiana Kudrytska


Key clients

Corteva


Du Pont


Forbes


Raiffeisen Bank


Novartis


Sandoz


Philips


VENTS


Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.


EMVCo


European Business Association


Dr. Reddy’s


Naftogaz of Ukraine


Media Group “Ukraine” (TV channel “Ukraina”)


Onit


Darnitsa Pharmaceutical Company


Dragon Capital


Bosca Cora


X100 Holdings


Bilstein Group


De Cecco


Work highlights


  • Represented Darnitsa in complicated litigation on recognition of TM “Citramon”.
  • Assisted Corteva with its IP portfolio in Ukraine, including complex protection at customs.
  • Assisted Raiffeisen Bank International and its innovative neobank called “Fairo” with the management of the extensive trademark portfolio.

Ante Law Firm

Ante Law Firm

Practice head(s):

Kateryna Ishchenko


Testimonials

‘We are working with Ante law firm from the beginning of our operation, and they are always available, even if we have little time to decide on some issues. Lawyers advise us clearly, and we understand what to do. We appreciate the individual approach and clear recommendations.’

‘I like how Ante communicates and writes, also their willingness to help, even outside working hours (which is very important in Ukraine). Our key contact person from Ante is Kateryna Ishchenko, who knows everything and pays attention to details. She does not only answer questions we have asked but tries to foresee the next and advise us considering our business.’

‘High professionalism, extensive experience in related areas of jurisprudence, clear organization and timely response to the questions posed, proactivity – informing about potential changes in legislation and events in areas of interest to us, use of all modern tools of communication.’

Key clients

Theatre 360 degrees LLC


Kyiv Academic Theatre on Podil


Ivan Franko National Academic Drama Theatre


Bees Airline LLC


Deep 3D Studio LLC


Sanofi-Aventis Ukraine LLC


Perrigo Ukraine LLC


Lutsk Foods JSC


Qatar Airways Q.C.S.C. (Representative office in Ukraine)


Lufthansa AG (Representative office in Ukraine)


Air France (Representative office in Ukraine)


KLM (Representative office in Ukraine)


Austrian Airlines (Representative office in Ukraine)


Zdravo LLC


Ekta Insurance Company


Altris AI


esparma GmbH Representative Office


The Kyiv Independent


Ms. Yulia Ublinskykh


Mr. Volodymyr Anfimov


Work highlights


  • Assisted Theatre 360 Degrees LLC with its innovative project combining theatrical performances, film shooting, special and visual effects, and modern sound.
  • Represented Deep 3D Studio in the protection of IP rights and registration of trademarks.
  • Advised the first-class Ukrainian media on the protection of copyrights and trademarks.

Arzinger

Arzinger

Practice head(s):

Kateryna Oliinyk; Taras Kyslyy


Other key lawyers:

Tetiana Slabko


Testimonials

‘The firm has managed to maintain its operations at a very high level even in a maximally difficult and sad time and under extremely challenging circumstances. Even before the war of aggression, the Law Office was our first address in Kiev thanks to great reliability, outstanding responsiveness and legal quality.’

‘Kateryna Oliinyk is an excellent lawyer, completely oriented towards the welfare of the client, with enormous experience and great strategic and dogmatic skills. A top woman for IP.’

‘The firm is very responsive, business oriented and reliable.’

Key clients

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries


CBS/Viacom


Sanofi


AstraZeneca


Elsevier BV


KFC International Holdings LLC


Pizza Hut International, LLC


RIGO TRADING S.A.


Olicon AB


AVIA International


Global Message Services AG


Gradoil


CATERPILLAR INC.


Ford Motor Corporation


Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc


Viacom International Inc., a Delaware corporation


HELL ENERGY Magyarország Kft


Paramount Pictures Corporation


Twin Peaks Production, Inc. (US)


Smurfit Kappa Bag in Box (FR)


Asbis Ukraine


Avon


Work highlights


  • Represented Teva Pharmaceutical in the patent litigation proceedings related to the Bolar-like exemption newly introduced in the patent law.
  • Represented the member of the Stada Group in the trademark court dispute ended with the settlement mutually beneficial for the parties.
  • Represented Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty  in the landmark case of registration of the trademarks “Krym.Realties” and “Donbas.Realties” before the National Intellectual Property Office and the NIPO Chamber of Appeals.

Asters

Asters

Practice head(s):

Julia Semeniy


Key clients

Biosphere Corporation


Ferrero S.p.A.


INTERCERAMA


Millennium & Copthorne


Soremartec S.A.


Work highlights


  • Advised Biosphere Corporation on various IP matters.
  • Advised PrivatBank on patent protection of various computer technologies for the use in banking.

Avellum

Avellum

Practice head(s):

Mykola Stetsenko


Key clients

Sulphur Mills Limited


Wizz Air Hungary Zrt.


GSH Trademarks Limited


Medi GmbH & Co. KG


Kaufland Dienstleistung GmbH & Co. KG


Burning Man Project


Miniso Hong Kong Limited


Roshen Confectionery Corporation


Kaspi.kz JSC


Lactalis


Work highlights


Baker McKenzie, Kyiv Office

Baker McKenzie, Kyiv Office

Practice head(s):

Ruslan Drobyazko


Other key lawyers:

Oleksiy Stolyarenko


Key clients

British American Tobacco


Work highlights


  • Advised BAT Group on all aspects of trademark protection in Ukraine.

CMS

CMS

Practice head(s):

Olga Belyakova; Maria Orlyk


Other key lawyers:

Borys Danevych


Key clients

Eli Lilly and Company


Stakelogic


Bayer


EBRD


Roche


Johnson & Johnson


Work highlights


  • Advised Eli Lilly and Company on various IP matters associated with the conduct of clinical trials of their medicines in Ukraine.
  • Assisted Stakelogic with proper structuring of its relations with the Ukrainian team of developers, including on the IP rights matters.
  • Advised Bayer on revision and development of contractual framework, and on new contracting models to be implemented on a local level for clinical trials, conducted in Ukraine.

Crane IP Law Firm

Crane IP Law Firm

Practice head(s):

Elena Polosmak; Ivan Nikitchenko


Testimonials

‘I have worked with them for the fourth year already. I have no intention to change Crane IP as an external legal advisor in intellectual property matters. I like the speed of receiving answers and services and approach. They always ask about the final goal and adjust the recommendation accordingly.’

‘I know that I can always reach them and receive fast feedback. I shareed the contacts of Crane IP partners, and no one told me about an unsatisfactory experience working with them. So, I’m confident in recommending this firm to my business partners and friends.’

‘Well-established network of trademark and IP lawyers throughout the former CIS countries. Always quick to respond.’

Key clients

Bronton Trade


Koba Khonelidze


Work highlights


  • Assisted Koba Khonelidze with trademarks and copyright registration, NDA and NCA agreements with staff and partners, market monitoring.

Dentons

Dentons

Practice head(s):

Oleg Batyuk


Other key lawyers:

Oksana Horban


Key clients

Roku


Work highlights


  • Represented multinational electronics company in copyright lawsuit before the court in Ukraine.
  • Advised a provider of technologies and products for agriculture sectors worldwide on intellectual property matters under Ukrainian legislation in connection to the local trademark filing.
  • Advised an international venture capital firm on intellectual property matters in connection to client’s investment into a fintech startup.

Doubinsky & Osharova

Doubinsky & Osharova

Practice head(s):

Victoria Sopilnyak; Tatyana Shpakovich


Other key lawyers:

Michael Doubinsky; Irina Osharova


Testimonials

‘Very individual approach, high-quality professional expertise, broad view, taking into account all the possible scenarios, complex work in different directions to achieve the target.’

‘The team is very professional, has broad experience, and provides smart solutions.’

‘We have been working with this company for many years, mainly on intellectual property issues and protecting the interests of our company on this issue in Ukraine. In my opinion, this is the best company in terms of intellectual property.’

Work highlights


  • Represented Nemiroff Intellectual Property Establishment in the protection of the right in trademarks NEMIROFF.
  • Represented R&A BAILEY & Co in a copyright dispute.
  • Advised Henkel Ukraine Limited Liability Company on protection of intellectual property rights to the series of trademarks “Metylan”.

Ilyashev & Partners

Ilyashev & Partners

Practice head(s):

Mikhail Ilyashev


Other key lawyers:

Dmytro Nikulesko


Testimonials

‘The team is very skilful and efficient.’

Key clients

Ukrainian Red Cross Society


The Kellogg Company


The Kraft Heinz Company


Gustav Paulig


Ascania Group


Wargaiming


TikTok (ByteDance)


Xiaomi


PromoVeritas


Takeda Ukraine


Movi Health


Kalceks AS


Biopharma


Omnipharma


SE Antonov


Sun-Tech Innovations


Hares Engineering


The Yael Group


SoftSwiss


Solaris Softlab


Freelancehunt


Work highlights


  • Represented Ukrainian Red Cross Society in the termination of violation related to illegal use of the Red Cross Emblem.
  • Advised the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine on the order to retrieve ownership title to the ukraine.ua domain name.
  • Assisted EBC Eastern Beverage Company Limited and Zaforpo Ventures Limited in protecting the IP rights.

Integrites

Integrites

Practice head(s):

Dariya Ganzienko


Work highlights


IPStyle Patent Law Company

IPStyle Patent Law Company

Practice head(s):

Mariya Ortynska; Iryna Ortynska


Other key lawyers:

Kateryna Moroz


Testimonials

‘IPStyle Patent Law Company is a very professional business development Law Firm. All their attorneys are very capable and diligent. It always responds immediately and with good knowledge of the law and advice.’

‘They are familiar with all the details of several of my court cases, know every piece of evidence and the specifics of each case, and lead all cases from the court of first instance to the Supreme Court. This makes them indispensable partners in protecting my rights.’

‘IPStyle has represented our clients in IP infringement matters in Ukraine over the years, and their team is very service minded and knows what they are doing as professionals.’

Key clients

Nova Poshta LLC


VELTA HOLDING US Inc.


RD Titan Group LLC


BlackBerry Limited


Secto Design Oy


FERON (FZC) LLC


DANONE DNIPRO LLC


Forest Stewardship Council A.C.


Saucony, Inc.


Factory SIMI Ltd


WePlay Esports Media, Inc.


L8 LLC and


Firm Olis Ltd


Sergio Rossi S.p.A.


SOLAR GAPS LLC


The Climate Corporation


Reikartz Hotel Management LLC


Faraday Electronics LLC


Mehateks LLC


Promin Aerospace


Work highlights


  • Assisted SLEEPER LLC with a complex trademark audit.
  • Assisted Promin Aerospace with an analysis of the non-patent publications.
  • Represented Factory SIMI Ltd as a plaintiff in court proceeding on opponent’s designs’ invalidity due to lack of novelty and individual character.

Kinstellar

Kinstellar

Practice head(s):

Natalia Kirichenko


Key clients

Vista


Nuix Limited


Harman


PJSC Kyivstar


Work highlights


  • Advised PJSC Kyivstar on IP matters within its acquisition of the leading digital system of medical appointments and cooperation between patients and physicians Helsi.me.
  • Advised Vista, a Cimpress company (Nasdaq: CMPR) on IP matters within its acquisition of the online graphic design editor Crello and a stock photo marketplace Deposit photos for a total price of $85m.
  • Advised HARMAN International on the IP matters during acquisition of Apostera, a Germany-based automotive technology company having R&D center in Ukraine.

LCF Law Group

LCF Law Group

Practice head(s):

Alexander Molotai


Key clients

ROSHEN Confectionery Corporation


Pet’s health


Work highlights


Legal Alliance Company

Legal Alliance Company

Practice head(s):

Illya Kostin; Vitalii Savchuk


Testimonials

‘Legal Alliance team provides essential legal services regarding intellectual property matters that arise in everyday business activities and find the best solutions to comply with current intellectual property legislation. Legal Alliance experts provide comprehensive legal support regarding compliance with IP rights which is necessary to ensure the company’s successful operation.’

‘Vitalii Savchuk put significant effort and professional experience to complete all intellectual property matters and projects to reach our business goals in multiple jurisdictions.’

Key clients

Servier Ukraine LLC


Movi Health GmbH


Modern Clinics, Inc.


Lekhim


US Pharmacia International


Work highlights


  • Represented Movi Health GmbH in the Supreme Court concerning the protection of intellectual property rights.
  • Represented the Ukrainian pharmaceutical group of companies in negotiations with the opponent which produces the similar (infringing) product.
  • Assisted APTEKA 911.UA LLC with their compliance with the current IP rights legislation and possible risks from the opponents.

LEX INTELS IP Law Firm

LEX INTELS IP Law Firm

Practice head(s):

Natalya Lemeshchuk


Testimonials

‘We have been working with LEX INTELS for quite a long time. They are great at what they do. All issues are resolved highly professionally and with a deep understanding of the matter.’

‘Natalya Lemeshchuk is a very experienced and in-depth professional. She is attentive to our tasks and offers the most optimal solutions for them.’

‘For the last five years, I have trusted Lex Intels to handle all the cases. Working with such a professional and talented team is always a pleasure. I can note their ability to easily establish communication with the client and explain complex legal matters to the client in a clear and accessible manner. I also like the Lex Intels team’s ability to quickly and efficiently solve difficult tasks.’

Key clients

STEP IT ACADEMY (Branches in 20 country)


SMART ONE FINTECH LTD (Ireland)


IRON & SMITH kft. (Hungary)


SANTEHRAI LLC


HYDROPROM LLC


HYS ENTERPRISE B.V. (Netherlands)


ORION, LLC (Ukraine, Odesa region)


BLESS ACADEMY (Ukraine, online project)


BOSECO Inc. (USA)


SMART ONEWORLD DWC – LLC (UAE)


FROZEN DOZEN LLC


Maya Muzaleva


DukeTime Band


Serhii Skulynet


Work highlights


  • Advised ERSAG LLC, HYS ENTERPRISE B.V., and Mr Tissier Sean on overcoming a difficult case of provisional refusal to register trademarks.
  • Assisted “COFFEESHING” (BOSECO UKRAINE, LLC) with the legal protection for inventions and utility models to protect project.
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  • Assisted IRON & SMITH Kft with invalidating the certificate of Ukraine on the trademark Perlux № 255874 based on a court decision.

Mamunya IP

Mamunya IP

Practice head(s):

Oleksandr Mamunya; Ganna Prokhorova


Other key lawyers:

Anastasiia Mindrul


Testimonials

‘Responsibility and responsiveness are key features of this practice. We highly appreciate their fast, concise and up-to-the-point replies and proposals.’

‘I like their deep knowledge of law (provisions, case law and practice). I like that they are cautious with entrusted cases. They always analyse the issue and possible actions from different perspectives, predicting the results of various options in the long time perspective, which prevents the client from being surprised – even if the case does not develop favourably. They are responsible and reliable.’

‘Oleksandr Mamunya is one of the most successful specialists in terms of IP issues. His advice and opinion on the matter are highly appreciated.’

Key clients

Synthon International Holding B.V.


Alois Dallmayr Kaffee OHG


Jelly Belly Candy Company


Samsung Electronics


CO 100% life


CERSANIT S.A.


PJSC MHP


Yuga Labs, Inc


Toyota Motor Europe


Finik.Pro LLC


GoPro, Inc.


Novo Nordisk A/S


Donelli Vini S.p.A.


Jeunesse Global Holdings, LLC


Berlin-Chemie / A. Menarini Group


GRUPO BIMBO S.A.B. de C.V.


European Business Association


Sky Art Foundation


Work highlights


  • Represented Synthon International Holding B.V. in the litigation case aimed at invalidation of the opponent’s patent for method of treatment of disseminated sclerosis.
  • Advised Jeunesse Global Holdings, LLC on day-to-day trademark prosecution and trademark portfolio management, as well as contentious matters.
  • Assisted Alois Dallmayr Kaffee OHG with comprehensive long-term support in trademark, copyright and design law.

Mikhailyuk, Sorokolat & Partners

Mikhailyuk, Sorokolat & Partners

Practice head(s):

Valentin Mikhailyuk; Vadim Mikhailyuk; Anna Mikhailyuk


Testimonials

‘The firm has a seamless approach across the CIS region.’

Key clients

XIAOMI H.K. LIMITED


Work highlights


Pakharenko & Partners

Pakharenko & Partners

Practice head(s):

Antonina Pakharenko-Anderson; Alexander Pakharenko; Elena Shamrina


Work highlights


  • Assisted the client with the following up the process of obtaining protection titles for 127 IPR objects in Ukraine.
  • Advised the client on developing a strategy to protect its interest before the court.
  • Advised the client on developing the strategy of obtaining IP rights for plant varieties in Ukraine.

PETOŠEVIĆ

PETOŠEVIĆ

Practice head(s):

Oleh Karpenko


Work highlights


PwC Legal

PwC Legal

Practice head(s):

Oleksiy Katasonov; Mariia Koval


Testimonials

‘The team consists of high-level professionals. They are always ready to give their advice regarding any (also complicated) IP issues.’

‘Mariia Koval is a very professional and experienced lawyer with significant background in all IP matters. She answers questions on very short notice with a very high level of understanding of the client’s needs – she always recommends a transparent, for the client directly understandable, useful and cost-efficient way to solve the problems.’

Key clients

Walie Holdings Ltd.


Sayenko Kharenko

Sayenko Kharenko

Practice head(s):

Yaroslav Ognevyuk


Testimonials

‘Working with Sayenko Kharenko is a great pleasure. They are very hands-on and proactive, know what needs to be done and make it very easy to be a client. They understand our business exactly and know what the important points are for us. Lawyers’ skills, efficiency, quality of relationship and multidisciplinary speak for themselves.’

‘Yaroslav Ognevyuk is an exceptional lawyer, who makes perfect litigation strategies with consideration of many factors and scenarios, with big attention to all details, knows how to advise us effectively and convinces our internal decision-makers.’

‘The team provides quick and pragmatic advice.’

Key clients

Bayer AG


Luigi Lavazza S.p.A


Sistema Prosecco


Public Joint Stock Company “State Savings Bank of Ukraine” (Oschadbank)


Scotch Whisky Association


Work highlights


  • Represented Inventors of the hemostatic agent “Krovospas” in court to protect their rights.
  • Represented Luigi Lavazza S.p.A. in two design patent invalidation actions.
  • Represented Bayer AG (Bayer) in the protection of infringed IP rights to the invention before the Commercial Court of Kyiv.

SDM Partners LLC

SDM Partners LLC

Practice head(s):

Serhiy Dzis


Work highlights


Sergii Koziakov & Partners

Sergii Koziakov & Partners

Practice head(s):

Andriy Karnaukhov; Mykhailo Kuznietsov


Testimonials

‘Sergii Koziakov & Partners have an excellent understanding of the local regulations concerning IP and have been very good in negotiating a fair and reasonable handover process with authorities.’

‘The partner with whom we have been working on IP is Andriy Karnaukhov, who has demonstrated excellent knowledge of international and Ukrainian IP regulations and conventions.’

‘The client’s approach to the firm is strongly high. They fully examined my case in a short time and provided the complete output.’

Key clients

Kaminion Holdings Limited


Scanroc LLC


Scandi LLC


LLC Beverage trading company


LLC Eastern Beverage Trading


Pilot Solutions Group inc.


Quilqy


Pilot Solutions Inc.


TMG Model Agency


The Ministry of Justice of Ukraine


The Ministry of social policy of Ukraine


Karol Consulting D.o.o


Work highlights


  • Represented Kaminion Holdings Limited in patent disputes in the courts at all levels on the territory of Ukraine.
  • Represented Karol consulting D.o.o in pre-arbitrational dispute settlement with the Ministry of Health of Ukraine under the Contract on software development.
  • Assisted the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine with the protection of rights and interests of Ukraine in the dispute/case on claims of Ukraine.

Taylor Wessing Ukraine

Taylor Wessing Ukraine

Practice head(s):

Olena Stakhurska; Vasyl Pop-Stasiv


Testimonials

‘We’ve used Taylor Wessing’s Ukraine IP practice for several deals, and the help we’ve received has been prompt and thorough.’

‘The firm provides a prompt responses, thorough review, friendly, and willing to adjust workflow to meet client’s desired level of review.’

Work highlights


Wolf Theiss

Wolf Theiss

Practice head(s):

Taras Dumych


Key clients

Snap


Nvidia Corporation


Delivery Hero SE


Crocs Inc.


Eckes-Granini Group


Apalon Apps, LLC


Zillow, Inc


Stuzo


Sinch


Vienna Insurance Group


Glovoapp23, S.L.


Maxbet


Ukrmilkinvest


Work highlights


  • Advised Snap, a major international software development company for the SnapChat application, on IP rights.
  • Advised Nvidia on their contracts, particularly with respect to IP rights, and on related cross-border issues.
  • Advised Stuzo on the private equity related matters with respect to the operations in Ukraine.