Narrow specialization
We focus exclusively on intellectual property law, which provides in-depth expertise in every case.
Complex protection of intellectual property for Ukrainian and international business
Legal services for registration and protection of rights to trademarks, inventions, utility models, industrial designs and copyright in Ukraine and more than 180 countries of the world.
About usAbout the Firm
ADVANCE PARTNERS is a specialist intellectual property law firm in Ukraine, established in 2017.
Our practice covers the full IP lifecycle — from trademark, patent, copyright, and industrial design registration before the Ukrainian IP Office (UANIPIO) and other IP offices in the region, to IP enforcement in courts, administrative proceedings, customs protection, and before the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine.
We act for leading multinational corporations and major Ukrainian businesses across pharmaceuticals, information technology, consumer goods, food & beverage, and fashion. Our client base extends to companies headquartered in the United States, the European Union, the United Kingdom, Canada, Japan, and beyond.
Members of organizations
- INTA
- AIPF
- AIPPI
- Ukrainian Bar Association
- Ukrainian Advocates' Association
Key benefits
Professional team
Lawyers and patent attorneys with many years of experience in the field of intellectual property.
Intellectual property only
The team's expertise is concentrated in one area — from registration to legal protection of IP rights.
We protect intellectual property globally and comprehensively
We advise, implement, ensure the result
Full cycle — one partner
Registration, portfolio management, protection against violators, customs control, litigation — all in one hand, without the involvement of third-party intermediaries.
International standards of professional activity
We provide services in accordance with the best international practices.
Services
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Experience with market leaders
We have been supporting Ukrainian business and international corporations for 9 years.
High performance
We have proven success in complex projects: more than 90% of court cases won and 85% of successful pre-trial settlements.
Global protection
We provide registration and protection of rights both in Ukraine and in more than 180 jurisdictions of the world through an extensive partner network.
Personalized support
Each request is processed individually by experienced lawyers and patent attorneys, which guarantees high quality and attention to detail.
Commercial orientation
We offer practical legal solutions that are fully integrated into the client's operational processes and business goals.
International recognition
The company is recognized by leading international ratings: IP Stars, WTR 1000, Legal 500, Best Lawyers.
cases
Challenge
An individual registered a domain name in the Ukrainian ccTLD incorporating the client’s trademark and used it for commercial sale of automotive parts. Upon receiving a cease-and-desist letter, the registrant converted the website into an automotive news portal, attempting to create the appearance of non-commercial, legitimate use.
Outcome
The WIPO Centre granted the complaint and ordered transfer of the domain name to the client. The artificial post-demand content change was treated as further evidence of bad faith, not as grounds for recognizing legitimate use. This reinforces protections for iconic brands against opportunistic domain registrations in Ukraine’s ccTLD.
Challenge
An individual had set up an illegal paint manufacturing operation in Kyiv, applying the client’s registered trademark to locally produced products and selling counterfeits through multiple e-commerce websites. The potential damages from the planned distribution exceeded twenty non-taxable minimum incomes, qualifying the case as significant material damage under Art. 229 of Ukraine’s Criminal Code.
Outcome
The court approved the reconciliation agreement. The defendant fully acknowledged guilt, reimbursed actual damages, and paid compensation for legal and IP protection costs. A criminal fine was imposed. The defendant undertook to respect the client’s IP rights for the entire duration of their validity.
Objective
The client planned to enter European markets with a range of vegan confectionery products. Trademark protection was needed across multiple jurisdictions while optimizing costs. Germany and Poland were identified as priority markets, with subsequent expansion to other EU countries and the uk.
Outcome
Final registrations were received across all designated jurisdictions by May 2025. The client’s trademark is now protected in 13 European markets. The phased approach allowed optimal resource allocation while building a robust IP portfolio for future growth in the health food sector.
team
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Weak and Non-Registrable Elements in Ukrainian Trademarks: Why Your Trademark May Protect Less Than You Think
Securing a trademark certificate in Ukraine is not the end of the brand-protection journey – in many cases, it is where the hard questions begin. Many rights holders discover, only when they need to enforce their mark, that its scope of protection is narrower than expected. The reason is almost always the same: the registration contains weak or non-registrable elements that the certificate does not protect, even though those elements form part of the registered mark.
Genuine Use of a Trademark in Ukraine: What Rights Holders Must Know About Non-Use Cancellation
In Ukraine, a trademark registration does not confer permanent rights if the mark is not genuinely used in commerce. The legal mechanism for removing dormant registrations – cancellation proceedings based on non-use – is increasingly active in Ukrainian courts. For both domestic and foreign rights holders, understanding how Ukrainian courts assess genuine use is now a commercial priority, not merely a legal technicality.
Cybersquatting in Ukraine: How to Reclaim a Domain and Protect Your Trademark
Imagine typing your company's name into a browser and landing on a dating site, an online casino, or a page advertising a competitor's products. Or picture preparing to enter the Ukrainian market, only to discover that every logical domain name for your brand is already registered by an unknown party with no connection to your business. These are not hypothetical scenarios. They are the daily reality of Ukraine's digital environment, where cybersquatting – the abusive registration of domain names that correspond to third-party trademarks – is a persistent and growing problem.
News
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2026
The Legal 500 EMEA 2026 recognises Advance Partners among leading IP practices in Ukraine
ADVANCE PARTNERS has strengthened its position in The Legal 500 EMEA 2026, earning a Tier 2 ranking for Intellectual Property in Ukraine.
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2026
Advance Partners maintains Silver Tier recognition in WTR 1000 2026 rankings
In its latest edition, WTR recognized Advance Partners as “an ace of trademark law,” highlighting our specialist practitioners’ capability to guide clients seamlessly from the inception to the conclusion of the trademark lifecycle.
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The total budget for a Ukrainian trademark filing depends on the number of Nice Classification classes claimed, the applicant's residency status, and whether a clearance search is required. A baseline single-class national filing – including official fees, attorney fees and the issuance of the registration certificate – typically starts from approximately USD 1000. ADVANCE PARTNERS files all applications electronically, which reduces the official filing fee by 10%. We provide transparent flat-fee estimates before any work begins, so foreign clients can budget predictably without hidden costs. Request a jurisdiction-specific quote for your trademark portfolio in Ukraine.
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