Aequo is ‘one of the leaders in the field of intellectual property, distinguished by its innovative approach and client-centric philosophy’. The firm has two strong partners in ’brilliant litigator’ Nataliya Dryuk and the ‘highly skilled’ Tetiana Kudrytska, who are supported by a deep bench of patent and trade mark attorneys. The firm is known for its expertise in IP matters arising in the pharmaceuticals and life sciences, agrochemicals, biotech, IT, telecoms and media sectors. Kudrytska recently took over the management of the entire IP portfolio of a major American agricultural chemical and seed company.
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Testimonials
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'Customer focus, high-quality of services, quick response to inquiries and global support in solving tasks.'
'Anna Gushchyna: high level of expertise in IP practice, client focus and goal resolving. Iryna Serdyuk: high level of expertise in IP practice, client focus and goal resolving.'
‘The team is great. Professionals, passionate for IP matters of any kind of complexity.’
'The team demonstrated high involvement in the project and offered non-standard solutions.'
'Partner Nataliya Dryuk and her team accompanied the project at all stages, and monitored even minor operational points that are usually on the client's side. They were proactive in updating statuses and providing information.'
'Aequo demonstrates the highest level of IP service. This team has a great combination of expertise both in patent prosecution and patent enforcement. They meet best standards in industry. Unlike with other firms, Aequo does its best to be on the same page with the client. They meticulously study the technology in order to determine the prospects of the patent dispute. They keep us well-informed on case progress; their billing is reasonable.'
Key clients
- Corteva
- Forbes
- Darnytsia Pharmaceutical Company
- Sandoz
- Vents (PRJSC VENTILATION SYSTEMS)
- Dragon Capital
- EMVCo
- Stine Seed Farm
- Onit
- Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc
Work highlights
Representing Darnytsia in the Citramon case – an IP dispute concerning a painkiller brand, in the Grand Chamber of the Supreme Court.
Advised new client Stine Seed Farm, Inc on brand protection in Ukraine, and filed 23 trade marks.
For Google Inc., maintaining a number of litigation cases regarding copyright, defamation, e-commerce and other related issues.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Nataliya Dryuk; Tetiana Kudrytska
Other key lawyers
Anna Gushchyna; Daria Romaschenko