Ukraine

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Pakharenko & Partners IP and Law Firm was established in 1994 and has offices in Kyiv and London. As a firm providing full IP service coverage we are keen in developing successful protection and enforcement strategies for our clients, covering the development of IP portfolio, acquisition of IPRs, commercialisation of IPRs, enforcement and management of IPRs including patents (inventions and utility models), designs, trademarks and geographical indications, domain names, copyright and related rights, plant breeders' rights both on the national and international level.

The firm provides assistance to national and foreign clients in securing and enforcing their intellectual property rights in Ukraine and CIS countries.

Company’s lawyers have been involved in anti-counterfeiting and anti-piracy activities since the implementation of the relevant provisions on IPR enforcement in the Ukraine laws.

Our staff also has expertise in pharmaceutical law, competition law, media law, corporate and commercial law, commercial litigation.

We are able to service our clients' needs around the world through our established network of associates. The special relationships developed by our company with many attorney firms in key foreign markets provide ongoing, substantial benefits to our internationally focused clients.

The company’s main practice areas include Intellectual Property Law, Anti-Counterfeiting and Anti-Piracy Operations and Legal Support, Media Law, Advertising Law, Competition Law, Pharmaceutical Law, Corporate Law, Customs Law, Commercial and IP Litigation.

Along with the other practice areas, the company’s plant varieties practice is strengthening. We were one of the first firms in Ukraine that became actively involved in the protection of intellectual property rights to plant varieties.

Our plant variety practice is focused on a full spectrum of consultancy services related to all aspects of the protection of proprietary and non-proprietary rights to plant varieties, particularly plant breeders’ rights, including the preparation and filing of applications for such rights in Ukraine, registration of varieties in the Plant Variety Register following checks for suitability for distribution in Ukraine, post grant administrative procedures, particularly maintenance of registered varieties on the Register and others.

Being at the heart of both domestic and international intellectual property regime developments strengthens the firm’s ability to keep its clients continuously updated regarding any changes affecting their intellectual property rights. The firm is dedicated to the principle of developing an effective IP system which allows businesses from all over the world to reap the rewards of their intellectual property assets.

The company has assisted in the drafting of intellectual property legislation and now continues to act as advisors to a range of government agencies.

Network Memberships: AIPPI, INTA, FICPI, LES, MARQUES, PTMG, ECTA, ACG, IACC, UNION of European Practitioners in Intellectual Property (UNION-IP), CIOPORA, ACACAP, ICC Ukraine, IBA, European Business Association (EBA), American Chamber of Commerce (ACC) in Ukraine, Ukrainian Patent Attorney’s Association (UPAA), Ukrainian Alliance Against Counterfeiting and Piracy (UAACP) which is a member of the GACG Network.

Last updated 2nd October 2019

Mikhailyuk, Sorokolat & Partners is a leading intellectual property law firm with more than 33 years of experience protecting innovation across Eastern Europe and Central Asia. Founded in 1992 by Mr. Valentin Mikhailyuk, the first registered patent attorney in Ukraine, the firm has become synonymous with reliability, precision, and forward-thinking IP strategy.

With a team of 250+ IP professionals, the firm provides comprehensive protection in 13 jurisdictions — Armenia, Estonia, Lithuania, Tajikistan, Azerbaijan, Latvia, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Moldova, Georgia, and Uzbekistan — ensuring clients receive seamless cross-border support.

Our offices in Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Georgia, Lithuania, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Uzbekistan, and Azerbaijan give us an exceptional on-the-ground presence, allowing us to deliver prompt, jurisdiction-specific solutions while maintaining unified regional coordination.

What truly distinguishes Mikhailyuk, Sorokolat & Partners is our ability to anticipate market developments and client needs. This combination of technical mastery, strategic insight, and a client-first philosophy has earned the trust of over 8,000 clients worldwide.

CWB emerged as an unrivalled super-regional firm in 2023 following the merger of leading regional IP specialists Cedar White Bradley, PETOŠEVIĆ Group and Hahn & Hahn. With 29 offices, 170 practitioners, and 300 employees, CWB now manages the portfolios of some of the world’s leading IP owners across 100+ jurisdictions in Africa, Central Asia, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East.

Through our extensive network of offices and affiliated partners, we deliver centrally managed IP solutions supported by dedicated, cross-jurisdictional, client-specific teams. By combining advanced IP practices with deep local expertise, we ensure consistent, high-quality service across a vast and often challenging geographical region.

CWB offers a full spectrum of IP services covering virtually all IP rights, along with brand management and enforcement. Our teams safeguard thousands of IP rights for market-leading clients across a wide range of industries. We also provide specialized Media & Entertainment expertise, guiding clients through complex regulatory landscapes in areas such as film production, content streaming, crypto, advertising, data protection, social media, software licensing, and music usage.

CWB is thinking beyond the technology available today to transform the IP services industry. We are implementing the most innovative technologies and leveraging automation and AI to enhance the client and employee experience and to achieve industry-leading efficiencies.

CWB offers a full suite of IP and related services through its offices and affiliated offices in the following countries:
 
AFRICA: Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe

CENTRAL ASIA: Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan

EASTERN EUROPE: Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Georgia, Hungary, Kosovo (UNSCR 1244), Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Ukraine

MIDDLE EAST: Bahrain, Gaza Strip, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kurdistan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, UAE, West Bank, Yemen.

ADVANCE PARTNERS is a Ukrainian IP firm focusing on enforcement, protection and management of IP rights, including trade marks, patents, industrial designs and copyrights, and also practising competition law, corporate and commercial law, as well as data protection and dispute resolution.

Our team of attorneys provides a whole range of IP services to local and international clients, including multinational corporations, privately owned companies, start-ups, and individuals. We manage IPR portfolios both for our Ukrainian clients worldwide and for international clients in Ukraine.

By combining proficiency with a strong international network, our firm is well placed to handle complex cross-border matters with a high degree of speed and flexibility.