
CMS Ukraine is a regular choice for clients looking for assistance with the registration, transfer and structuring of IP assets, licensing and other agreements, anti-counterfeiting, regulatory-related IP issues, and representation in IP litigation. Olga Belyakova, who has a broad commercial and competition law practice, jointly oversees IP matters with Borys Danevych, who focuses on assisting international pharma, biotech and cosmetics companies, and pharma and life sciences expert Maria Orlyk.
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Testimonials
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- ‘CMS Ukraine act in a professional, diligent manner where a close client relationship ensures transparency and clarity.’
- ‘Borys Danevych and Volodymyr Omelchenko have shown great professionalism, tenacity and flexibility.’
Key clients
- Patients of Ukraine
- Lilly
Work highlights
Advising Patients of Ukraine on improvements to enforcement and regulatory practices related to medicines and medical devices.
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Practice head
Olga Belyakova; Borys Danevych; Maria Orlyk
Other key lawyers
Mykola Heletiy; Volodymyr Omelchenko; Diana Valyeyeva
