Trade Mark & Copyright Analysis 2017
Oleksandr Mamunya heads the IP and dispute resolution practice at Aequo. The firm offers non-contentious services, handling trade mark prosecution, copyright, advisory work and transactional support. The firm hired Oleksii Lukianov from Astapov as associate and recently promoted Nataliya Dryuk to senior associate. "Natalia is able to work 24/7 to achieve our goals, she applies a systematic approach to handling our matters and is very responsive. Aleksey Lukianov has impressive theoretical knowledge in IP and perfect practical litigation skills," says a client who worked with the firm on a trade name dispute. Associates Andrey Nikolayenko and Anton Kapitonenko are also picked out from the trade mark team: "Andrey has profound experience in court disputes regarding trade marks and Anton is a very diligent IP litigator that can effectively handle many tasks under time pressure." Aequo advises global brands such as DuPont, Forbes and Samsung Electronics.
The Kyiv office of Baker McKenzie provides a spectrum of services and offers a technology platform that gives clients real-time access to their global trade mark portfolios, with an online monitoring system covering Customs procedures in 55 countries. The head of the firm's IP department, partner Ruslan Drobyazko, has experience in providing services related to structuring transactions related to IP and information technologies, anti-counterfeiting and IP enforcement matters. Senior associate Yuliya Kolchenko specialises in trade mark advisory, enforcement and anti-counterfeiting matters.
DLA Piper is known for trade mark work in fashion, retail, IT and technology. The team is also advising a number of telecoms companies on matters such as reporting to the regulator, internal reorganisation and data protection. The department is headed by Natalia Pakhomovska who has experience in advising on copyright and trade mark rights. Senior associate Natalia Kirichenko specialises in information technologies and franchising and has in-house experience in advertising.
Doubinsky & Osharova is a respected IP boutique, providing strategic and portfolio management services. Among recent cases, the firm worked on a contentious matter in the chemical industry, represented a restaurant chain in enforcing its rights, defended an oil and gas company in a cancellation action and acted for a beverage company in unfair competition matters. It also defended a fashion industry client in a copyright dispute.
Egorov Puginsky Afanasiev & Partners is a full- service law firm. Taras Kyslyy heads the IP team which is known for work in healthcare, telecoms and IT and in cooperation with the firm's corporate and M&A practice provides advice on transfer and protection of IP rights during business restructuring processes. Associate Olena Kozhokar advises clients on licensing matters and IP rights transactions and has been involved in a number of high-profile cases. Clients include Viacom and Paramount Pictures.
Nina Moshynska heads the Ukrainian practice of Gorodissky & Partners in Kyiv. The IP boutique provides a range of services including trade mark registration and development, technology transfer and licensing. Attorney Oleg Zhukhevych advises on trade mark and copyright and is one of the most experienced litigators in the firm, representing clients before the commercial courts, courts of general jurisdiction, administrative and law enforcement bodies. Elena Beloshuk provides legal advice on IP portfolio management strategies and represents clients in settlement of disputes, before courts and other competent authorities. The firm has picked up work in the consumer goods, toys, media and electronics industries.
The professionals at IP Synergy use innovative approaches to solve matters ranging from registration to enforcement of IP. One of the main areas of specialisation of its legal department is taxation of royalty payments. Victoriia Ostapchuk leads the taxation IP team, Alina Seroshtan heads the IP registration department and Anna Kravchuk is head of the transactions and litigation department. Clients include Rozetka, VIVO and Soyuz.
Pakharenko & Partners assists clients from the early stages of creating a product through to securing their IP rights and registering them in Ukraine. The firm is a member of international organisations and was among the founders of a national anti-counterfeiting coalition UAACP. Counsel Olga Kotsyubalska joined the team in 2016. It has prominent clients in the pharmaceuticals, food and tobacco industries.
Petošević is an IP law firm that provides services across eastern Europe covering more than 30 jurisdictions. Dina Petošević heads the office and focuses on prosecution. Senior associate Taras Kulbaba specialises in prosecution and enforcement of trade marks and industrial designs and associate Elena Zubenko is known for litigation and enforcement. "I work with many IP firms worldwide and I have to say that Petosevic is one of my favourites, due to its pro-active attitude towards the client and good and punctual advice," says a client who worked with the firm on trade mark prosecution and infringement. The firm handles trade mark prosecution on behalf of clients in the construction materials, food and drink, IT and automotive industries.
Sayenko Kharenko continues to boost its full-service IP practice and handles high-profile IP-related transactions. Oleksandr Padalka heads the IP practice and chairs the firm's TMT group. Senior associate Oleg Klymchuk focuses on trade marks, IP licensing and unfair competition. Borys Snizhko has expertise in copyright, transfer of IP rights and litigation. The trade mark team provides advice to Consorzio Prosecco and continues to act for Vostok Games studio.
