Boyanov & Co. is ‘recommended for any IP-related activity in Bulgaria’ due to their ’smart and efficient’ team, that is regularly instructed in trademark, design, patent and copyright infringement cases, including in opposition, cancellation and enforcement proceedings. The team is also a popular choice for non-contentious work, including patent portfolio management advice and the drafting of IP-related agreements and is active in a plethora of industry sectors, increasingly pharmaceuticals. The team is led by Stela Sabeva, who has extensive experience in IP, trademark and unfair competition proceedings before the Bulgarian Patent Office and various courts. Kina Chuturkova is highly regarded for her litigation and IP rights enforcement expertise, while Marina Mollova covers both contentious and non-contentious IP matters.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Both attorneys I dealt with were very receptive to my questions and provided complete information.’

  • ‘Marina Mollova, was very clear when providing information.’

  • ‘I can fully rely on the team. They analyse my instructions without me asking and make constructive suggestions.’

  • ‘Every team member works with the same good quality.’

  • ‘Boyanov & co. is definitely recommended for any IP-related service in Bulgaria. Boyanov's team proved to be smart and efficient, and is able to address any of the urgent and delicate issues.’

  • ‘Stela Sabeva proved to be very expert, confident and ready to meet any of the expectations we could have. She has been assisted by her junior associate Denitsa Dimitrova. We are happy with both of them.’

Key clients

  • Allergan
  • Hilti Corporation
  • Porsche Design
  • Philip Morris
  • Novartis
  • LEGO
  • Eurobank Bulgaria
  • F. Hoffmann–La Roche
  • WD-40 Company
  • Apollo Automobile Limited

Work highlights

  • Represents Philip Morris International in relations to customs seizures of counterfeit and contraband goods bearing the client's trade marks and related enforcement proceeding, including initiation of criminal proceedings and destruction of counterfeit goods.
  • Advising and representing WD-40 Company in relation to civil and criminal litigation cases against infringers of their trade marks.
  • Representing F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd. in all aspects related to the management of their patent portfolio in Bulgaria.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Marina Mollova
Boyanov & Co.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Stela Sabeva
Boyanov & Co.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Stela Sabeva

Other key lawyers

Kina Chuturkova, Marina Mollova, Zhivka Amudzheva, Denitsa Dimitrova