Kambourov & Partners‘s busy IP practice is a reference in the market for clients needing representation before all levels of Bulgarian courts. This often includes trade mark and copyright infringement, cancellations and invalidity actions. At the helm of the practice, Margarita Guigova is highly knowledgeable in the entertainment and media industries, and regularly advises on copyright, licensing and regulatory issues. Another standout member of the team is Yana Todorova, who was made partner in April 2025, and is a key advisor on anticipating market and regulatory challenges in the IP and digital space.
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  • 'Yana Todorova provides a sharp, detail-oriented approach and an impressive ability to manage complex matters efficiently. She combines precision with creativity, which has been invaluable both in managing our trademark portfolio and in enforcement cases. Yana also communicates complex issues clearly and pragmatically, which makes working with her both effective and reassuring.'
  • 'Margarita Guigova is an exceptional adviser with a deep and nuanced understanding of intellectual property law in Bulgaria and beyond. What makes her stand out is not only her legal knowledge, but also her strategic insight — she has an outstanding ability to anticipate how legal developments will impact our business and to design solutions that protect and strengthen our brands for the long term. Margarita is also remarkably thorough, dedicated and approachable. We have always felt that our matters are given her full attention and commitment.'
  • 'They stand out for their collaborative style: they are approachable, transparent in billing, and quick to adapt to our internal workflows. We appreciate their ability to act quickly when the market requires it, while also keeping an eye on long-term brand value. This combination of agility and strategic vision is rare. In short, they offer everything a company like ours could want in an IP adviser - reliability, expertise, commercial acumen and genuine care for protecting and growing our brands.'
  • 'What makes the team unique is the combination of deep technical expertise in IP law, commercial awareness of our industry, and a very proactive, hands-on approach. They do not limit themselves to legal formalities. Instead, they act as true strategic partners who anticipate risks and opportunities for our brands. Compared to other firms, Kambourov & Partners is quicker on their feet, more insightful, more specialised, more responsive, business-oriented, and creative in finding solutions. They also stand out for the stability of their team – we have enjoyed continuity of service and long-term relationships, which builds enormous trust.'
  • 'Yana Todorova brings a rare mix of technical precision and commercial awareness. She has an outstanding ability to grasp the broader business context and then tailor advice that is both creative and highly actionable. Yana is exceptionally responsive, detail-oriented, and a pleasure to work with — qualities that make her an invaluable advisor and trusted point of contact. '
  • 'Margarita Guigova stands out as a true leader in the IP field. She combines encyclopaedic knowledge of trademark law with an exceptional ability to navigate complex negotiations and achieve practical, business-oriented solutions. What sets her apart is her calm authority and persuasive style, which consistently secure excellent outcomes even in sensitive situations. Margarita has a rare talent for seeing the bigger picture without losing sight of the details, and she inspires complete trust that every matter is being handled with both rigour and creativity. She is also incredibly approachable and responsive, making collaboration seamless and enjoyable.'

Key clients

  • Vivacom
  • Lidl
  • Nova Broadcasting Group
  • Economedia
  • Motion Picture Association (MPA)
  • Kamenitza / Molson Coors Brewing Company
  • Prestige-96
  • Devil walking
  • Izabel Ovcharova - Izi
  • DevScale
  • Solarity s.r.o.
  • Speak Bulgarian

Work highlights

Representing an EU-based photovoltaic systems distributor in a €1m trade mark infringement litigation and related administrative litigation for unfair competition.
Advising Bulgarian film production company Konstruktor Films on intellectual property issues related to a commercial campaign filmed for Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (DU).
Advising Vivacom on a copyright litigation before the Supreme Court of Cassation involving a royalties claim by the collecting society Musicautor.

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Practice head

Margarita Guigova

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Yana Todorova