Intellectual property in Ukraine
Aequo
Practice head(s):
Nataliya Dryuk; Tetiana Kudrytska
Testimonials
‘Non-standard approaches to dispute resolution. team focus on the overall result.’
‘Attention and care 24/7.’
‘The firm and the specific firm members in which my team works with provide invaluable advice and resources in a country where my team does not have expertise and is not qualified to provide. In addition to providing legal advice, the firm also helps us to better understand the best legal practices and efficiencies given the geo-political landscape at any given time. ’
‘They are quick to respond and provide invaluable options for us in the country.’
‘Friendly, professional and knowledgeable team.’
‘There are three words that should be emphasized here to describe the entire Aequo practice: professionalism, innovations and success, of course. The key advantage of the company and its Intellectual property practise is that it always strives for modern changes in practice in accordance with modern realities. It strives for leadership and is a leader. This is evidenced by the number of cases won, projects implemented and awards received. The company is also about client focus and competitiveness in the legal arena of Ukraine.’
‘The team is very open and sincere, both in everyday life as friends and professionally. This is especially evident after communicating and working together with Tetiana Kudrytska. Aequo’s community is especially evident when you need help, and you can count on everyone’s support. To sum up, everyone I work with is an expert in their field and it inspires.’
Key clients
Corteva
Du Pont
Forbes
Charitable organisation “The Rinat Akhmetov Foundation”
Raiffeisen Bank
Darnitsa Pharmaceutical Company
Sandoz
Philips
VENTS
Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.
EMVCo
European Business Association
Dr. Reddy’s
Naftogaz of Ukraine and Naftogaz Digital Technologies LLC
Solar Media Entertainment LLC
Media Group “Ukraine” (TV channel “Ukraina”)
Onit
Dragon Capital
Auto Hall LLC and Dok-DS LLC
Inplast
Bosca Cora
X100 Holdings
Bilstein Group
De Cecco
Arzinger
Practice head(s):
Kateryna Oliinyk; Taras Kyslyy
Testimonials
‘This is a good practice with a decent reach across Eurasia. They helped us with some difficult work in the first instance and have shown themselves to be a useful and versatile legal practice both in their own right and as a channel to subcontract work in neighbouring countries through. their advice has been practical and largely accurate and have displayed a helpful and collaborative approach.’
‘Kateryna Oliinyk is a talented communicator and very supportive in our projects. She exhibits a high level of determination and is very outcome-focused.’
‘Very professional, attentive to details, business oriented.’
Key clients
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries
Olicon AB
CBS/Viacom (with Gowling WLG)
Sanofi
RIGO TRADING S.A. (Haribo Corporation)
Elsevier BV (RELX group)
CATERPILLAR INC.
HELL ENERGY Magyarország Kft (with Oppenheim)
Orange S.A.
Thales
Platinum GmbH CO. KG
Group of Companies Gradoil
JW PEI Brand Management Limited
The Good Plastic Company International Limited
Work highlights
- Representing of Teva Pharmaceuticals in a landmark litigation against Merck involving Bolar, SPC and Martial IP Law issues at the Supreme Court of Ukraine as a model case, establishing an approach applied to further similar disputes particularly relevant for almost any patent related cases in pharmaceutical industry.
- Representing Olicon AB in a series of patent disputes in Ukraine against a former business partner, which violated the Client’s intellectual property rights.
- Representing the Haribo group before the National Intellectual Property Office in the landmark case of registration of the trademarks “Hola España” and “Vive la France”.
Asters
Practice head(s):
Julia Semeniy
Testimonials
Very strong team with deep experience in IP law, especially in courts and criminal procedure.’
‘Julia Semeniy, a partner, is a great lawyer in IP sphere. Igor Voronov is a very experienced attorney in criminal procedure, especially regarding economic crimes.’
Key clients
Car-Freshner Corporation
Ferrero S.p.A.
Home Box Office
Grammarly
INTERCERAMA
Millennium & Copthorne
Pharmagate
Soremartec S.A.
Work highlights
- Represented Home Box Office in a dispute concerning the production and distribution in Ukraine of “Chornobyl”.
- Represented Kuzma Skryabin, the holder of copyright and related rights in the songs of famous Ukrainian singer Andriy Kuzmenko (stage name Kuzma Skryabin), now deceased.
- Advising Pharmagate LLC on infringement of the client’s trademarks.
Baker McKenzie, Kyiv Office
Practice head(s):
Ruslan Drobyazko
Testimonials
‘Best and most reliable IP practice in Ukraine. Go to for all of our clients.’
‘Oleksiy Stolyarenko is an excellent IP attorney and always a pleasure to work with.’
Key clients
British American Tobacco
Work highlights
- Advised BAT Group on all aspects of trademark protection in Ukraine.
Doubinsky & Osharova
Practice head(s):
Victoria Sopilnyak; Tatyana Shpakovich
Testimonials
‘During the current wartime situation in Ukraine, the Doubinsky & Osharova firm has continue to perform at the highest level of service. They are very knowledgeable in the trademark law and practice of Ukraine and provide excellent service, with a high level of responsiveness that is even more impressive consider the conditions under which they are working.’
‘Oksana Pogrebnaya and Tatyana Shpakovich are my primary contacts at the firm. As noted above, they are very knowledgeable in the trademark law and practice of Ukraine, very responsive and provide excellent service. ’
‘I have worked with DOUBINSKY & OSHAROVA for many years. There are a well-respected IP firm and have handled trademark filings for our clients for many years. They are highly knowledgeable and offer insightful and thought advice in connection with trademark matters in Ukraine. They are very responsive and have continued to operate during the Russian invasion and continued war. ’
Key clients
McDonald’s International
Societe Louis Vuitton Services
Discovery Communications
Gravity Co., Ltd
Jack Daniels Properties, Inc.
Basf SE
The Coca-Cola Company
Three Bears LLC
Nutrimed LLC
Work highlights
- Represented McDonald’s International Property Co., Ltd. in a dispute over the rights on the well-known trademarks with the MC prefix, the family of trademarks with the MC prefix.
Ilyashev & Partners
Practice head(s):
Mikhail Ilyashev
Testimonials
‘I’ve had the privilege of engaging with Ilyashev & Partners and their team of exceptional professionals. Their commitment to delivering top-notch outcomes, coupled with their unwavering passion for IP and IT, make them a true standout in the field. I can confidently vouch for the outstanding quality they consistently bring to the table. Their team of skilled attorneys went above and beyond, ensuring not just success but also a memorable client journey.’
‘Mikhail Ilyashev and his staff exemplify professionalism and integrity. Proud to recommend them!’
‘Thrilled to have had the opportunity to work with Mikhail Ilyashev and his exceptional team. I can confidently say that their commitment to excellence shines through every interaction. From their expertise to their unwavering dedication, they’ve consistently delivered outstanding results. Backed by their extensive knowledge, there’s no doubt that their expertise will serve you well in any legal issue you may face.’
‘Ilyashev & Partners is our go-to law firm. Their capable and stable team, extensive experience, and international reputation speak volumes. Grateful for their unwavering support in helping me achieve my goals.’
‘Mikhail Ilyashev has an incredible instinct and an unparalleled ability to guide you through the legal intricacies. I’m fortunate to have Mikhail by my side.’
‘Ilyashev & Partners is known for their commitment to creating added value for businesses and really strong client ethics. I find the firm to be extremely responsive, innovative and proactive. The team is efficient and quick, and each member of the team has strong knowledge in their field. The firm’s advice has proved to be sound; they are trustworthy professionals.’
‘Mikhail Ilyashev is an exceptional attorney and an influential figure in the legal world. His innate understanding of legal matters, coupled with his relentless focus on client satisfaction, sets him apart.’
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
- Acting for Ukrainian Red Cross on the termination of a violation related to illegal use of its emblem in Ukraine.
- Protecting the rights of Saltivsky Meat Processing Plant in relation to a patent of a utility model.
- Advising First Private Brewery on launching and conducting a digital campaign.
IPStyle Patent Law Company
Practice head(s):
Mariya Ortynska; Iryna Ortynska; Oksana Padokh; Kateryna Drobysheva
Testimonials
‘Very precise, responsive and proactive.’
‘Very skilled and client-oriented.’
‘KT Ukraine has been developing rapidly in the market for more than 19 years. The company is one of the largest national manufacturers of goods for repair and construction.’
Key clients
Nova Poshta LLC
VELTA HOLDING US Inc.
RD Titan Group LLC
DANONE DNIPRO LLC
Secto Design Oy
Factory SIMI Ltd
MacPaw Inc.
Forest Stewardship Council A.C.
Saucony, Inc.
WePlay Esports Media, Inc.
L8 LLC
Firm Olis Ltd
Sergio Rossi S.p.A.
SOLAR GAPS LLC
Mehateks LLC
Promin Aerospace
INTEGRATED TECHNICAL VISION LTD
Vasil Kisil & Partners
Practice head(s):
Ilarion Tomarov
Key clients
Robert Bosch GmbH
Yunona Kovalenko
Jacobs Douwe Egberts Ukraine LLC
Dattalion NGO
Public Association “Ukrainian Foundation for Energy Efficiency and Energy Saving”
PressKom LLC
Trendformer sp. z o.o.
Avrora Group
McDonald’s Ukraine
Leeloo Marketing LLC
Avellum
Practice head(s):
Mykola Stetsenko
Key clients
Aristocrat Leisure
Miniso Hong Kong Limited
GSH Trademarks Limited
Industrial Matrix
Work highlights
- Advising Aristocrat Leisure Limited in connection with the $1.2bn acquisition of NeoGames.
- Advising Miniso Hong Kong Limited on Ukrainian law matters in connection with protection of its trademark rights.
- Advised GSH Trademarks Limited on Ukrainian law matters in connection with its trademark rights protection in India, Italy, Nigeria, Tunisia, Israel, Poland, Kenya, Peru, Sri Lanka and Brazil.
CMS
Key clients
Eli Lilly and Company
Johnson & Johnson (incl Janssen Pharmaceutica)
AstraZeneca
Work highlights
- Advised multiple global leading pharmaceutical companies on and representing in a massive criminal investigation of counterfeiting of and illicit trade in medicines.
- Advised a multinational technology company on license contracts and compliance verification in the CEE region.
Dentons
Practice head(s):
Oleg Batyuk
Key clients
Farmak
Work highlights
- Advising Farmak on IP-related matters in connection with client’s acquisition of pharmaceutical marketing companies in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, together with the relevant IP rights and trademarks, and in a separate transaction, a Ukrainian business owning a product portfolio, selected assets, and IP rights and trademarks.
- Advising an American multinational technology company focusing on e-commerce, cloud computing, online advertising, on intellectual property matters, in particular, regarding the right of publicity under Ukrainian legislation.
- Advising one of the largest private charitable foundations in the world on IP related matters in Ukraine.
Juscutum Attorneys Association
Practice head(s):
Peter Bilyk; Dmytro Paliushchenko
Testimonials
‘I loved the discovery process with the team, they were super diligent and scrupulous in preparing their questions and, later, the legal product. And it exceeded our expectations because the discovery process was so great!’
‘Loved working with Dmytro Paliushchenko, great professional, ready for any questions you throw at him and always comes up with the right answers. Was surprised multiple times by his out-of-the-box thinking and creative solutions suggested to our specific use case!’
‘The Juscutum team has been assisting our company for a year now. They have become a reliable and engaged legal partner we were looking for. We largely attribute this to the service we receive. Perhaps the key advantage of this team, in our opinion, is their proactiveness.’
Key clients
Binance
Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine
PHOENIX 7 Ukraine
Kinstellar
Practice head(s):
Natalia Kirichenko
Key clients
Rheinmetall
PJSC Kyivstar
Pfizer
Work highlights
- Assisting Rheinmetall in drafting a cooperation agreement with Ukraine’s state-owned defence industry concern, Ukroboronprom on setting up a joint venture, with the purpose of maintenance of military vehicles, transfer of technology, joint production of selected Rheinmetall products in Ukraine and potential joint development of military systems.
- Advising PJSC Kyivstar on acquisition of a majority stake in the business operating the system for medical appointments and interaction with medical institutions and pharmacies.
Legal Alliance Company
Practice head(s):
Vitalii Savchuk
Key clients
Pharmagate LLC
Modern Clinics, Inc.
Lekhim
Servier Ukraine LLC
Movi Health GmbH
US Pharmacia International
Mamunya IP
Practice head(s):
Oleksandr Mamunya; Ganna Prokhorova
Testimonials
‘Oleksandr Mamunya is a real team leader being an outstanding IP and legal professional, and an even better team manager and a point of contact for the client. Ilona Boliubash, Oleksiy Lukianov and Natalia Badora are his patent litigation team handling our matters in the court. They all are very attentive to details and skilled in the litigation procedures, we did not experience any troubles with them and are happy to continue working with all of them.’
‘Credible and confident: information received from them is correct. They keep their promises: they act as promised and agreed. They are responsive and available fast. They do the job fast. They communicate clearly and briefly – up to the point. ’
‘Oleksander is a Managing Partner and he delivers to the point advice when we request. His firm is our only contact for any IP questions. Mindrul and Reznytska are the best trademark attorneys for trademark registration and any related work. They always reply fast, and precisely estimate budgets and the terms. We are happy working with them.’
Key clients
Google LLC
Synthon International Holding B.V.
Alois Dallmayr Kaffee OHG
Jelly Belly Candy Company
Samsung Electronics
CO 100% life
Finik.Pro LLC
PJSC MHP
Yuga Labs, Inc
Toyota Motor Europe
Cersanit S.A.
No4GoPro, Inc.
Novo Nordisk A/S
Jeunesse Global Holdings, LLC
Grupo Bimbo, SAB de CV
European Business Association (EBA)
Sky Art Foundation
Essity Hygiene and Health Aktiebolag
Viking Outdoor Footwear AS
Bumble Inc.
Work highlights
- Represented Synthon International Holding B.V. in the long-standing complicated litigation case aimed at invalidation of the opponent’s patent for method of treatment of disseminated sclerosis.
- Representing Toyota Motor Europe in a large-scale anti-counterfeiting program against unauthorised users of Toyota and Lexus TMs in Ukraine.
- Advising Yuga Labs on trademark prosecution and portfolio management issues.
PETOŠEVIĆ
Practice head(s):
Oleh Karpenko
Testimonials
‘PETOŠEVIĆ stands out for its exceptional team of legal experts who combine deep industry knowledge with a forward-thinking approach, providing clients with innovative and tailored solutions that set them apart from other firms in terms of comprehensive legal support and strategic guidance.’
‘The individuals at PETOŠEVIĆ stand out due to their exceptional legal expertise, innovative problem-solving abilities, and unwavering commitment to providing client-centered solutions, distinguishing them from competitors, while I personally value their dedication to continuous learning and their collaborative, client-focused approach.’
Sayenko Kharenko
Testimonials
‘I would highlight the added value of their expertise with various Customs IP protection mechanisms, which the team used to strengthen the IP enforcement. The overall approach of the team is result-oriented and practical, which is backed up with their readiness to share the financial risks of litigation with the client by offering success-dependent fee, as well as flexibility in communications with the client – immediate reactions when needed, strategizing etc. ’
‘Volodymyr Hrunskyi is an expert in litigation procedures area, knowledgeable of proceedings possible moves and using those to the client’s benefits, with a practical advice always at hand. ’
‘SK’s IP practice always provides top notch legal service on any matter despite the complexity of the case. Always a client oriented approach aimed at achieving the best result possible in any situation.’
‘Oleg Klymchuk, prefoessionalism, client-oriented approach, solid background. Pavlo Kovalchuk, prefoessionalism, client-oriented approach, solid background. ’
‘SK team is especially strong in TMT matters, covering broad range of questions from contractual, to IP, to regulatory and disputes’
‘Oleg Klymchuk is my go to person for all things TMT in Ukraine. He is always on and provides quick and practical response to my questions.’
Key clients
Bayer AG
Sistema Prosecco
Oschadbank
Scotch Whisky Association
Work highlights
- Representing Bayer in numerous lawsuits on the protection of the rights to the invention under the Ukrainian patent “Substituted oxazolidinones and the use thereof to prevent blood clotting”.
Synergy Patent Law Agency
Practice head(s):
Viktoriia Ostapchuk; Anna Kravchuk
Testimonials
‘The team offers effective and quick solutions with trademark-related challenges that arise for our company.’
‘We work mainly with Mykhailo Lyashenko and Viktoria Ostapchuk, who are both doing great work described above.’
‘Our experience of working with Synergy IP law agency is exceptionally positive. What sets this practice apart is their unwavering commitment to excellence in IP. The team’s unique strengths lie in their deep understanding of the complexities of trademark registration, not only in Ukraine but also in various other countries.’
Key clients
Rozetka.Ua, Llc (Ua)
Ajax Systems Cyprus Holdings Ltd
Prom.ua
Sport Labs Group Limited
Private Joint-Stock Company “Myronivksy Hliboproduct” (Mhp)
Fozzy Group of Companies
Agromarket
Ante Law Firm
Practice head(s):
Kateryna Ishchenko
Testimonials
‘Ante is our partner to handle our intellectual property rights worldwide with a deep understanding of the aviation industry. ’
‘Kateryna Ishchenko exceeded our expectations in every way. Her strategic thinking, attention to detail, and relentless commitment to protecting our rights were truly impressive. ’
‘The distinctive aspect of our collaborative experience lies in company proactive approach. Following a client’s request, the Ante Law Firm team delivers a comprehensive analysis, presenting various strategic options for consideration. Prior to formalizing the collaboration and making any advanced payments, clients receive a meticulously crafted report along with precise cost calculations. This level of professionalism is a differentiator that sets their apart in the market.’
Key clients
Theatre 360 degrees LLC
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)
Zdravo LLC
Dan-Farm Ukraine
Ekta Insurance Company
esparma GmbH/Aristo
Mr. Volodymyr Anfimov
NITA, the Ukrainian singer, songwriter, composer
CityCash LLC
EMVITEK LLC
Schnaider Enterprise LLC (KSENIASCHNAIDER brand)
Ms. Tetyana Kidruk|(Bearded Tamarin Publishing House)
DeLux Voyage LLC
NGO “Volunteer Hundred”
Work highlights
- Advised KSENIASCHNAIDER regarding taxation of activities, related to collaboration with adidas AG including usage of trademarks and new design samples.
- Assisted Deep3dstudio in creation of legal framework for work with models, talent casting and 3D scanning for the collection of human face textures.
Axon Partners
Practice head(s):
Mykhailo Yudin
Testimonials
‘Creative thinking, flexible approach, detailed insights into emerging legal issues.’
‘Our experience working with Axon Partners was exceptional due to the knowledgeable team and timely deliverables from their side. They were open to all our questions and inquiries providing deep and quality advice. ’
‘Oksana Zadniprovska is an excellent legal professional who was a key contact from Axon’s side providing the services. She was dedicated and careful about our business and requirements. ’
Key clients
Saint Javelin
RevenueGrid
Paus
ProstoPay
BrokenBuild
Elbax OU
Ukrainian Charity Foundation “Children of Heroes”
Arthouse Traffic
Josephine Jackson
Ethereal Crazy Corp
MakeUp Trading
Arc Ukraine
QuartSoft
Online Radio Box
Takflix
Rabota.ua
Crane IP Law Firm
Practice head(s):
Ivan Nikitchenko; Elena Polosmak
Testimonials
‘Their team is very flexible on my needs and deliver results very fast.’
‘We’ve had several cases during the last year. Olena Polosmak and Ivan Nikitchenko advise us and our clients in trademark protection cases in Ukraine and abroad. I want to emphasize how fast they respond to our inquiries and always apply the approach of deep dive into each case. They have exceptional expertise in the trademark protection field. ’
‘We contacted in Crane IP with Olena Polosmak and Ivan Nikitchenko. I can describe them as true professionals in trademark law and easy-to-communicate experts.’
Key clients
Podavach Inc.
Instanta Polska
PLIVKA & PEOPLE
Happy Belly LLC
Disqover Agency
Bank of Memories
Work highlights
- Advised and assisted in trademark rights consolidation for a Ukrainian-based startup.
- Assisting in obtaining trademark protection for Disqover Agency’s clients.
- Assisting in all IP law matters for a Ukrainian producer of components for ice cream producing.
Gramatskiy&Partners
Practice head(s):
Borys Karas; Igor Reutov; Ernest Gramatskiy
Key clients
IT Enterprise LLC
PTS UA Services
Danfoss
Software Co-Work
KSTT Services
Skywind Group
PwC Legal
Practice head(s):
Oleksiy Katasonov; Anastasiia Yushyna
Key clients
AcSoft Inc. (Alpha Serve)
Platform 4 LLC
NovaPay LLC
Sergii Koziakov & Partners
Practice head(s):
Mykola Podpalov; Andriy Karnaukhov
Testimonials
‘Nataliia Iskhanova and her team understand IP generally but also how it all works in Ukraine — a great combo.’
‘Exceptional experts in intellectual property issues. Always know how to act both in administrative procedures and in private relations.’
‘The team is strong in matters of IP and is able to consult the client on various issues of patenting, trademarks, unfair competition by using intellectual property.’
Key clients
Suzhou Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd
TP-LINK Technologies Co., Ltd
LUXSOFT UA
Opel Southeast Europe LLC |Henkell & Sohnlein |General Motors
Henkell & Sohnlein
General Motors
Subsidiary Enterprise “Itron Ukraine”
PrJSC “Itron Ukrgas Meters Company”
Budhouse Group
Lenovo group
State Enterprise “Ukrspyrt”
Chinese Commerce Association
Fifth guard LLC
Fortive Inc
Wolf Theiss
Practice head(s):
Taras Dumych
Key clients
SMOK Ventures II Coöperatief U.A.
Nvidia
Eckes-Granini
Snap
Crocs
Perigon Inc., Delaware
Apalon LLC, Delaware
Centurion Holdco S.a.r.l.
FIDIA PHARMA POLSKA SP. Z O.O.
OBI
Accountor
Axon Enterprise
RingCentral
Yazaki Europe
Work highlights
- Advising SMOK Ventures II Coöperatief U.A. on IP rights and contracts with key personnel.
- Advising Snap on its IP rights.
- Advising Nvidia, an American technology company which designs graphics processing units for the gaming and professional markets on its IP rights, particularly in relation to cross-border issues.