Djingov, Gouginski, Kyutchukov & Velichkov‘s ’outstanding IP team’ covers the full suite of IP matters related to patents, trade marks, designs, copyright and the negotiation and execution of IP licensing. The practice group offers representation in related civil and administrative court cases and transactions and provides expert advice on portfolio structuring to international corporate clients. Kalina Tchakarova is well versed in trade mark-related cases and also frequently appears before the Bulgarian Patent Office and other courts. Dessislava Iordanova is a key advisor in the department, specialising in trade mark and industrial designs disputes and unfair competition cases.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Djingov, Gouginski, Kyutchukov and Velichkov is a national law firm with a strong foothold in the local Bulgarian market, but with an excellent international network and an outstanding IP team. We particularly appreciate their prompt, extremely competent handling of cases and the trustworthy way in which they deal with our clientele at all times. One can completely rely on the team at Djingov, Gouginski, Kyutchukov and Velichkov.'
‘The IP team, led by the extremely experienced and competent, always independent, reliable and trustworthy Kalina Tchakarova, is strengthened in a very pleasant way by young, dynamic and highly responsive employees.’
- 'The individuals I have had dealings with have been knowledgeable, clear and impressive.'
- 'My primary contact is Kalina Tchakarova. She is in my opinion an extremely good attorney and someone who I look to first in Bulgaria whenever IP matters come up. I have no hesitation in recommending Kalina to others, both in my firm and elsewhere.'
Key clients
- 1PAX SAS
- Avia International
- Bunge Romania S.R.L.
- INSAIT Computer Science Institute with the Sofia University
- Consortium Deutscher Baumschulen GmbH
- Economedia AD
- Eljoy AD
- Instagram LLC
- Meta Platforms, Inc. (formerly Facebook, Inc.)
- Tick42
Work highlights
- Providing the full scope of legal services for all trade marks of the portfolio of Bunge Romania S.R.L. and its Bulgarian subsidiary Kaliakra AD.
- Providing the full scope of legal services in relation to the trade mark portfolio of Economedia AD.
- Advised 1PAX SAS in relation to the conclusion of a subcontracting agreement with IPA EOOD.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Dessislava Iordanova
Djingov, Gouginski, Kyutchukov & VelichkovPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Kalina Tchakarova