The IP practice at Dimitrov, Petrov & Co places an emphasis on patent litigation, domain name registration, copyright and trade mark matters. The group frequently advises in the areas of franchising and brand licensing, and has extensive knowledge of a range of industries, including TMT, pharmaceuticals and manufacturing. The team is co-led by two partners: Martin Zahariev was promoted to equity partner in March 2025 and is devoted to copyright matters, whilst Yana Georgieva represents clients before the Bulgarian Patent Office, and was promoted to salary partner in March 2025.
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Testimonials
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- 'This firm is truly excellent – you can fully rely on their expertise and professionalism. They provide absolute clarity and transparency on costs, so you always know exactly what to expect.'
- 'Martin Zahariev is an outstanding specialist with remarkable expertise and insight. His guidance always brings clarity and confidence in complex matters. Konstantin Kostadinov is an excellent professional – diligent, responsive, and solution-oriented.'
- 'Although there is generally one point of contact, there were three attorneys, all with varying backgrounds and levels of experience, working on the case. For important strategy sessions, all three would be available, which ensured to us that the matter was given the full level of attention and expertise that it required. The members of the team all contribute toward putting together a solid case plan.'
- 'All the members of the team that we have worked with are extremely diligent and responsive. Our main point of contact, Yana Georgieva, is particularly outstanding. It is obvious that she puts her full efforts into bringing about a good outcome for the client, even in very complicated situations. She shows a level of dedication beyond just doing the job correctly and sincerely cares that the client is satisfied.'
- 'Martin Zahariev and Yana Georgieva are not only outstanding professionals but they have great soft skills as well to handle difficult queries and client relations.'
- 'First of all, the level of professional competence is extremely high, based on my personal business experience. Fast and convenient communication. Precise timing, no time frame deviations or delays out of already agreed. Solutions and proposals for the long term perspective for future development of the company and business, steps and actions which are marked and solved today.'
Key clients
- NOVOMATIC
- mobile.de GmbH
- Zakłady Farmaceutyczne POLPHARMA S.A
- Pfizer Luxemburg SARL, Bulgaria Branch
- Johnson & Johnson Bulgaria
- Eli Lilly/SUISSE/SA
- Vaglishtak EOOD
- Bell Education EOOD
- MAXBET MALTA LIMITED
- H.A.C. PHARMA S.A.S.
- Hlyab 3000
Work highlights
Assisting Novomatic AG with trade mark opposition and cancellation proceedings.
Providing legal assistance with regard to the protection of the mobile.de trademark on the territory of Bulgaria.
Advised Polpharma on 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.
Practice head
Martin Zahariev; Yana Georgieva
Other key lawyers
Konstantin Kostadinov