DGKV is highly recognized once again among the leading Bulgarian IP law firms in the latest edition of World Trademark Review 1000. The law firm reaffirms its excellent reputation and it has been top ranked as Intellectual Property law firm for a consecutive year. Two individuals are top ranked as Silver Band in the same publication - Ms. Kalina Tchakarova, head of the IP practice, and Ms. Dessislava Iordanova - Senior Associates in Djingov, Gouginski, Kyutchukov and Velichkov.

The source says that DGKV is one of Bulgaria’s leading full-service commercial law firms and it has been a staple on the Bulgarian market for almost three decades. Both domestic and international clients are in good hands with its established IP team, which comprises six lawyers and IP specialists who routinely appear before local civil and administrative courts, as well as the EU Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) and WIPO. The specialized team advises on all aspects of IP registration, maintenance, strategic management, licensing and enforcement. It brings deep sector knowledge to the table, ensuring its solutions align with the business objectives of its clientele, who operate in the food and beverages, automotive, energy, pharmaceutical, tobacco, technology, cosmetics and other industries. The group manages more than 6,400 national, international and EU trademarks on behalf of many blue-chip companies including Meta – one of a number of high-profile names to have newly instructed the firm over the past year or so – which tasked it with the protection and enforcement of its trademark rights in Bulgaria. Another newly acquired patron is Instagram, which DGKV has been advising with respect to potential oppositions. The practice is led by Head of DGKV’s Intellectual Property practice partner Kalina Tchakarova, who is strongly endorsed by the market. A foreign associate comments, “Kalina has a detailed insight into the life sciences sector and the regulatory framework in Bulgaria. We instructed her in a trademark dispute, and she was excellent throughout. Our client was thrilled with her creativeness and the quality of arguments she put forward. When it comes to technology and the life sciences, there is no other trademark lawyer in Bulgaria who we would turn to.” She draws invaluable support from senior associate Dessislava Iordanova, an IP and competition ace who understands the needs of international clients.

DGKV combines sparkling language and communication skills with a global outlook and an affinity for innovative industries. It is an asset to both multinational brand owners looking to enter the Bulgarian market and domestic concerns hoping to make forays into surrounding territories.

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