Intellectual property

Djingov, Gouginski, Kyutchukov & Velichkov

Djingov, Gouginski, Kyutchukov & Velichkov’s ‘outstanding’ IP practice advise notable domestic and international clients, including Instagram LLC and Meta Platforms, in complex trade mark infringement disputes, including representation in opposition and enforcement proceedings before the administrative bodies. The team is also adept at portfolio management and structuring advice as well as offering advice on IP aspects of transactions. Practice head Kalina Tchakarova is well versed in all aspects of brand protection and has extensive experience in trade mark related disputes before the Bulgarian Patent office and courts. Dessislava Iordanova strengthens the team in unfair competition cases and trade mark disputes.

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Testimonials

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‘Djingov, Gouginski, Kytuchukov and Velichkov is a national law firm with an excellent foothold in the local Bulgarian market, but with a great international network and an outstanding IP team as well. One can completely rely on the colleagues at Djingov, Gouginski, Kytuchukov and Velichkov.’
‘Kalina Tchakarova is the convincing senior partner, an excellent strategist with a huge experience. Utterly intelligent, thoughtful and trustworthy. Krassimir Hristov is an utterly talented, highly committed attorney. A star for the future.’
‘It is a full service practice providing services in international standards.’
‘Kalina is a reliable attorney and provides concise and clear advice.’

Key clients

1pax Architects
Avia International
Biomashinostroene AD
Bridgestone Corporation
Economedia AD
FOM Formula One Management Ltd.
Instagram LLC
Meta Platforms, Inc. (formerly Facebook, Inc.)
Motel One GmbH
Teleste Oyj

Work highlights

Advises Meta on all legal aspects of the protection and enforcement of trade mark rights in Bulgaria.
Assisted FOM Formula One Management Ltd. in a trade mark infringement case concerning the Bulgarian jurisdiction.
Provides full scope of legal services in relation to the trade mark portfolio of Economedia AD – a leading Bulgarian business media.

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