Media, TV, retail and telecommunications companies are just some of the clients that CMS supports in IP matters, among which are trade mark infringement and opposition court proceedings, the protection of IP assets through commercial and licensing agreements and the registration of new trade marks. The firm is well versed in EU intellectual property regulations, on which practice head Nevena Radlova frequently advises in the context of commercial law matters and business agreements. Antonia Kehayova is also a practice head alongside Radlova and is well versed in contentious IP matters. Anna Tanova is a key practitioner and primarily supports media clients.

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Key clients

  • Association of Bulgarian Broadcasters - ABBRO
  • Alliance of the technology industry – ATI
  • Midwest LTD
  • The Sales House LTD
  • H&M Hennes & Mauritz AB

Work highlights

  • Advice to Midwest Ltd. on several new film production projects shot in Bulgaria.
  • Advisor of the Association of Bulgarian Radio and TV Broadcasters in relation to legislative amendments and amendments of regulation.
  • Advising ATI on IP matters, including complex negotiations with the collective management organisations of copyrights and neighbouring rights holders – Prophon and Musicauthor.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Nevena Radlova, Antonia Kehayova

Other key lawyers

Anna Tanova, Eva Petrova, Maxim Hristov