Intellectual Property
Europe Guide 2024 : Bulgaria
Band 1
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Provided by Kambourov & Partners
The IP practice is known for covering both administrative procedures in industrial property matters before the Bulgarian Patent Office, EUIPO and WIPO, as well as court representation in contentious matters in all areas of IP, copyright included. The team represents local and multinational companies in the registration of industrial property, renewals, oppositions, cancellations, non-use, well-known marks, etc. and provides legal advice related to licensing, trade secrets, protection of know-how and franchise agreements. Furthermore, the team regularly audits intellectual property assets in the context of legal due diligence required for sale, acquisition and securitization purposes. The firm is very well-positioned in the media and show business, advising the entire spectrum of stakeholders in the entertainment industry.
The practice is active in a wide range of industry and assists sector-leading companies with their entire trademark portfolios and other IP matters. The TM practice is being increasingly approached by clients from the audiovisual industry to develop overall trademark and IP strategies evolving around the trademark portfolios of new projects.
All team members have foreign academic background in addition to their Bulgarian law degree, which allows them to handle trans-border cases with knowledge and expertise in the application of private international law and conflict of laws rules.
Chambers Review
Kambourov & Partners has strong market support for its wide-ranging skills in the IP sphere, with notable experience in copyright cases in the media and entertainment industries. The team further offers trade mark registration and defence as well as portfolio management advice. Its expertise features advice to a number of prominent Bulgarian clients as well as being adept at advising international names. The law firm also possesses demonstrable experience in handling contentious matters before the BPO, EUIPO and WIPO.
Work Highlights
- Kambourov & Partners represented Nexo before the BPO, the EUIPO and the World Intellectual Property Organization, handling its entire trade mark portfolio and further advising it on several ongoing amicable settlement negotiations with regard to third-party oppositions.
Strengths
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"They are always there for us. Extremely responsive and always to the point, the team provides the very meaning of legal support. Their track record is spotless; they just never miss."
"The team possesses cutting-edge expertise to offer guidance on trade mark registration of innovative products. All team members excel in their respective roles."
"They are always there for us. Extremely responsive and always to the point, the team provides the very meaning of legal support. Their track record is spotless; they just never miss."
"The team possesses cutting-edge expertise to offer guidance on trade mark registration of innovative products. All team members excel in their respective roles."
Notable Practitioners
Margarita Guigova is a distinguished lawyer who comes highly recommended for the full suite of IP matters. She regularly assists clients in the technology, entertainment, retail and publishing sectors, advising on trade mark registration, infringement of copyright and industrial design.
"Margarita is a true leader. Her unparalleled expertise in intellectual property law, combined with her dedication and innovative problem-solving skills, make her an invaluable asset to our team."
"Margarita Guigova is one of the pioneers in the field. In complex IP matters, especially ones involving litigation, it is a game changer to have her on your team."
Yana Todorova is a senior associate who wins widespread recognition from clients as a key component of the Kambourov & Partners intellectual property practice. She is active across the full spectrum of the firm's work.
"She is extremely proactive, often identifying opportunities and risks we are not aware of. Her expertise in trade marks is one of a kind."
"Her responsiveness, meticulous attention to detail and dedication to delivering high-quality work is evident in every case. She has a keen legal mind and excellent communication skills."
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Consumer Goods
Entertainment
Financial Institutions
Healthcare
IT
Insurance
Media
Publishing
Real Estate
Retail
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