Praised for their ‘unmatched expertise in trade mark registration, litigation and brand management’ Dimitrov, Petrov & Co continue to be sought out particularly by clients in the tech and pharmaceuticals sectors. The team frequently handles day-to-day IP advice, including branding strategy, marketing promotions, trade mark and domain name registrations and portfolio management, as well as contentious matters before the Bulgarian Patent Office. Martin Zahariev leads the team and focuses his practice on IP, life sciences and data protection matters, and is supported by Yana Georgieva in the team, who is well-versed in trade mark portfolio management, prosecution and enforcement proceedings.
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‘The team is extremely competent and responsive. They give detailed information about the questions we have and the response is always very fast.’
‘The committed attitude is what makes them different. I have extremely good impressions of lawyer Martin Zahariev.’
‘They are so very professional and meticulous about their work, and at the same time so nice and friendly that they make the super complex things they do look almost like a piece of cake.’
‘Martin Zahariev is the real deal when it comes to IP, but probably this is partly due to having Yana Georgieva on his team.’
‘The team is led by Martin Zahariev, who is accompanied in most cases by Yana Georgieva. They provide prompt, to-the-point and thoughtful advice and always try to align with the commercial goals of the clients.’
‘They are always approachable and patient.’
‘DPC are excellent partners for anyone seeking reliable IP guidance and support. The team excels in navigating the complexities of IP law and providing tailored solutions to clients. They possess unmatched expertise in trade mark registration, litigation and brand management to safeguard your brand identity.’
‘With a deep understanding of IP law and a proven track record, Martin Zahariev provides comprehensive support in protecting and managing intellectual property assets. Yana Georgieva is also a truly dedicated, client-orientated and talented IP advisor. ’
Key clients
- NOVOMATIC
- mobile.de GmbH
- Zakłady Farmaceutyczne POLPHARMA S.A
- Hedonist Wines
- Yettel Bulgaria
- HackSoft
- Britos
- Zona Pharma & Zonapharm
- Julia Kontogruni
Work highlights
- Assisting Novomatic AG in trade mark opposition and cancellation proceedings.
- Provides complex legal assistance with regard to the protection of the mobile.de trade mark on the territory of Bulgaria.
- Advised Polpharma with regard to patent invalidation and related IP and regulatory matters.
Lawyers
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Martin Zahariev
Other key lawyers
Yana Georgieva; Konstantin Kostadinov