The IP Practices of six SEE Legal Member Firms Recommended in The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals 2020, published by WTR 1000
The IP Practices of six SEE Legal Member Firms Recommended in The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals 2020, published by WTR 1000
Six of the SEE Legal members continue to be praised for their work in the Intellectual Property practice area for 2019 by the World Trademark Review 1000 (“WTR 1000”) who rank them among the leaders in their respective jurisdictions.
KALO & ASSOCIATES (Albania)
KALO & ASSOCIATES has made a debut in the WTR 1000 due to the clients’ recommendations received for its work in 2019. ““Highly efficient and proactive”, commercially focused and internationally well connected. The dynamic full-service firm acts for a swathe of domestic and international companies protecting both trademarks and patents in Albania and provides trenchant enforcement and transactional advice. Head of the practice Eni Kalo excels as an all-round IP counsellor and in negotiating IP-driven commercial contracts. She is well accustomed to safeguarding the IP interests of household-name global companies.”
BOYANOV & Co. (Bulgaria)
For a sixth consecutive year, BOYANOV & Co. received the Gold ranking in The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals 2020 guide, proving its ability to secure the most high-profile, big-ticket work from the most prestigious of clients.
“The firm offers a comprehensive suite of IP services but shines brightest when it comes to protecting and enforcing rights in the digital arena. Being a full-service firm, the team has several commercial and technology specialists in its ranks to mix and match with its IP specialists, enabling it to address its clients’ legal issues and their wider business concerns holistically. A recent reshuffling of the pack has elevated IP litigator and counsellor Stela Sabeva to the position of principal associate and head of the IP department. She is flourishing in the role, utilising her “sharp analytical mind” and “careful listening skills” to protect clients come what may. Recent work highlights include successfully defending the Coca-Cola Company in an infringement dispute with a Bulgarian company imitating the SCHWEPPES mark. Handling this long and complicated case with her was Kina Chuturkova who, as a former judge, possesses unique insights into courtroom combat. BOYANOV & Co. has a lot of momentum right now thanks to excellent results and the progress of its up-and-coming practitioners. Also recently promoted, Marina Mollova is a senior associate with outstanding sector knowledge encompassing consumer goods, life sciences and media and entertainment. Alongside Sabeva, she serves as local trademark portfolio manager for GlaxoSmithKline among other blue-chip clients.”
Divjak, Topic & Bahtijarevic (Croatia)
DTB is proud to congratulate its IP team for being ranked for a six consecutive year in WTR 1000 as an eminent practice and renowned for its top-end work.
“Commercial law firm Divjak Topic & Bahtijarevic bridges the gap between law and business by providing insightful commercial solutions for clients that keeps them protected. It maintains a team of “truly excellent professionals who provide valuable strategic advice” across all areas of intellectual property. Leader of the practice Olena Manuilenko is “one of the leading women in intellectual property, a very experienced litigator and an exceptional tactician”. “She shows exceptional dedication to her clients.””
Kyriakides Georgopoulos Law Firm (Greece)
Kyriakides Georgopoulos Law Firm’s IP practice is praised by sources and is among the most competitive in the field in Greece.
““One of the best commercial law firms in Greece” is the consensus opinion on Kyriakides Georgopoulos. In the trademark area, the side’s advice is underpinned by excellent sector knowledge of life sciences, media and entertainment, technology and food and beverages, which combine to give it a superb commercial edge. Well connected with different government agencies and authorities, the team advances creative wraparound solutions for brand owners as they protect and manage their intangible assets and enforce their rights. Head of intellectual property Irene Kyriakides is the key contact for interested parties – she specialises in IP strategy and transactions.”
BDK Advokati (Serbia)
Bogdan Ivanisevic, Head of the IP practice at BDK Advokati, has been recommended by WTR 1000 as an eminent individual who attracts extensive feedback and is renowned for his top-end work.
“BDK Advokati’s Bogdan Ivanisevic is well rounded, possessing deep knowledge of IP, media and entertainment, data protection and privacy law. He is also an expert in the life sciences. A frequent writer on important IP and other legal topics, he is a current thinker who can be relied on for a good steer.”
SELIH & PARTNERJI Law Firm(Slovenia)
SELIH & PARTNERJI Law Firm keeps its strong position in the WTR 1000 by attracting extensive feedback and being distinguished for their excellent work.
““A fantastic and influential firm” is the verdict on Selih. In intellectual property, the commercial outfit’s touch is deft especially when it comes to licensing and other transactions, although rights protection and enforcement mandates are swiftly and confidently handled too. Making up a dynamic duo are versatile lawyers Nina Selih and Natasa Pipan Nahtigal, who are hailed for their collaborative approach and keen eye for detail. “They put the client first at all times and are highly experienced and knowledgeable.””
The WTR 1000 remains the only standalone publication to recommend individual practitioners and their firms exclusively in the trademark field, and identifies the leading players in 70 key jurisdictions globally.
Six of the SEE Legal members continue to be praised for their work in the Intellectual Property practice area for 2019 by the World Trademark Review 1000 (“WTR 1000”) who rank them among the leaders in their respective jurisdictions.
KALO & ASSOCIATES (Albania)
KALO & ASSOCIATES has made a debut in the WTR 1000 due to the clients’ recommendations received for its work in 2019. ““Highly efficient and proactive”, commercially focused and internationally well connected. The dynamic full-service firm acts for a swathe of domestic and international companies protecting both trademarks and patents in Albania and provides trenchant enforcement and transactional advice. Head of the practice Eni Kalo excels as an all-round IP counsellor and in negotiating IP-driven commercial contracts. She is well accustomed to safeguarding the IP interests of household-name global companies.”
BOYANOV & Co. (Bulgaria)
For a sixth consecutive year, BOYANOV & Co. received the Gold ranking in The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals 2020 guide, proving its ability to secure the most high-profile, big-ticket work from the most prestigious of clients.
“The firm offers a comprehensive suite of IP services but shines brightest when it comes to protecting and enforcing rights in the digital arena. Being a full-service firm, the team has several commercial and technology specialists in its ranks to mix and match with its IP specialists, enabling it to address its clients’ legal issues and their wider business concerns holistically. A recent reshuffling of the pack has elevated IP litigator and counsellor Stela Sabeva to the position of principal associate and head of the IP department. She is flourishing in the role, utilising her “sharp analytical mind” and “careful listening skills” to protect clients come what may. Recent work highlights include successfully defending the Coca-Cola Company in an infringement dispute with a Bulgarian company imitating the SCHWEPPES mark. Handling this long and complicated case with her was Kina Chuturkova who, as a former judge, possesses unique insights into courtroom combat. BOYANOV & Co. has a lot of momentum right now thanks to excellent results and the progress of its up-and-coming practitioners. Also recently promoted, Marina Mollova is a senior associate with outstanding sector knowledge encompassing consumer goods, life sciences and media and entertainment. Alongside Sabeva, she serves as local trademark portfolio manager for GlaxoSmithKline among other blue-chip clients.”
Divjak, Topic & Bahtijarevic (Croatia)
DTB is proud to congratulate its IP team for being ranked for a six consecutive year in WTR 1000 as an eminent practice and renowned for its top-end work.
“Commercial law firm Divjak Topic & Bahtijarevic bridges the gap between law and business by providing insightful commercial solutions for clients that keeps them protected. It maintains a team of “truly excellent professionals who provide valuable strategic advice” across all areas of intellectual property. Leader of the practice Olena Manuilenko is “one of the leading women in intellectual property, a very experienced litigator and an exceptional tactician”. “She shows exceptional dedication to her clients.””
Kyriakides Georgopoulos Law Firm (Greece)
Kyriakides Georgopoulos Law Firm’s IP practice is praised by sources and is among the most competitive in the field in Greece.
““One of the best commercial law firms in Greece” is the consensus opinion on Kyriakides Georgopoulos. In the trademark area, the side’s advice is underpinned by excellent sector knowledge of life sciences, media and entertainment, technology and food and beverages, which combine to give it a superb commercial edge. Well connected with different government agencies and authorities, the team advances creative wraparound solutions for brand owners as they protect and manage their intangible assets and enforce their rights. Head of intellectual property Irene Kyriakides is the key contact for interested parties – she specialises in IP strategy and transactions.”
BDK Advokati (Serbia)
Bogdan Ivanisevic, Head of the IP practice at BDK Advokati, has been recommended by WTR 1000 as an eminent individual who attracts extensive feedback and is renowned for his top-end work.
“BDK Advokati’s Bogdan Ivanisevic is well rounded, possessing deep knowledge of IP, media and entertainment, data protection and privacy law. He is also an expert in the life sciences. A frequent writer on important IP and other legal topics, he is a current thinker who can be relied on for a good steer.”
SELIH & PARTNERJI Law Firm(Slovenia)
SELIH & PARTNERJI Law Firm keeps its strong position in the WTR 1000 by attracting extensive feedback and being distinguished for their excellent work.
““A fantastic and influential firm” is the verdict on Selih. In intellectual property, the commercial outfit’s touch is deft especially when it comes to licensing and other transactions, although rights protection and enforcement mandates are swiftly and confidently handled too. Making up a dynamic duo are versatile lawyers Nina Selih and Natasa Pipan Nahtigal, who are hailed for their collaborative approach and keen eye for detail. “They put the client first at all times and are highly experienced and knowledgeable.””
The WTR 1000 remains the only standalone publication to recommend individual practitioners and their firms exclusively in the trademark field, and identifies the leading players in 70 key jurisdictions globally.
