Dimitrov, Petrov & Co is regarded by clients as a ‘reliable, creative and efficient partner’ in the field of IP law, where notable domestic and international companies, including household-names such as Google, Pfizer and mobile.de, make up the client roster. The team has expertise in trade mark-related transactions, patent litigation for pharmaceutical companies, representation before the administrative courts in trade mark disputes and day-to-day consultancy regarding marketing promotions, branding strategy and advertising. Specialising in the areas of IP, life sciences, arbitration and data protection, Martin Zahariev leads the practice. The team’s senior ranks were strenghtened by the promotion of Zahariev to partner and Yana Georgieva to senior associate in March 2023.
Testimonials
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‘If I may use only one word, I would say “brilliant”. What I like most is their availability at any time and the fact that they always find solutions to our problems. They have a really business-oriented approach. I have no worries about our IP rights as long as DPC take care of them.’
‘Martin Zahariev is a bright lawyer with in-depth knowledge in several legal areas. He is reliable and commercially savvy. I think Yana Georgieva is also a very good and reliable IP lawyer.’
‘What makes the practice unique is the exceptional professionals that comprise it. Their availability, engagement and overall level of service is excellent.’
‘We currently work with Martin Zahariev and Yana Georgieva. Both are very well-read, responsive and helpful.’
'In DPC, our clients have a reliable, creative and efficient partner at their side, not only in their day-to-day trade mark prosecution business, but also when entering new areas of IP law, such as the enforcement of non-registered trade mark rights in Bulgaria. Trust is particularly important in our professional environment - the DPC team is 100% reliable!'
‘Martin Zahariev certainly stands out and it is thanks to him that we have had such a great experience with the firm.’
‘Dimitrov, Petrov & Co has a great and practical knowledge of the relevant laws (which extends to the practices of the lesser-known authorities), based on which they provide their clients with clear and appropriate strategic advice. Once a decision is made on the strategy, their team works tirelessly and efficiently to achieve the goal that was set out in advance. They always promptly inform us of developments in our cases; therefore, we can always fine-tune our strategy on a daily basis.’
‘Martin Zahariev has versatile knowledge. He is very calm and always available. I like his friendly attitude and care for his clients. Yana Georgieva is very skilled and at the same time has a fresh and creative approach.’
Key clients
- Novomatic
- mobile.de GmbH
- Pfizer Luxemburg SARL, Bulgaria Branch
- Yettel Bulgaria
- Zakłady Farmaceutyczne Polpharma S.A.
- Hell Energy
- Hack Soft
- NAOS
- Securax
- Britos
- DEV CRAFT EOOD
- Julia Kontogruni
- RPH Bulgaria EOOD
- Amare Est EOOD
- Leadfit Global OOD
- Vaglishtak EOOD
- Nova Kletka - BG
- PhoneArena
- Zona Pharma & Zonapharm
- Fintech Services
- Al-Furat for Tobacco and Cigarettes Industry Co.
Work highlights
- Assisting Novomatic AG in trade mark opposition and cancellation proceedings.
- Providing legal assistance with regard to the protection of the mobile.de trade mark in the territory of Bulgaria.
- Advised Polpharma with regard to a potential infringement of a competitor's registered European patent.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Martin Zahariev