IP News

The Page has published a column by ADVANCE PARTNERS Attorney Nataliia Andrushchenko examining the legal framework of NFTs and tokenized art. The digital asset market presents unique challenges for traditional copyright law. The author analyzes critical legal distinctions that investors and creators often overlook when purchasing or minting NFTs. Key topics covered: Differentiating token ownership from underlying artwork rights Smart contract risk assessment and due diligence Best practices for intellectual property rights transfer The publication demonstrates ADVANCE PARTNERS’ expertise in digital economy law and commitment to

Pravo.ua has published an expert article by ADVANCE PARTNERS Managing Partner Oleg Zhukhevych and Attorney Nataliia Andrushchenko examining domain name protection mechanisms in Ukraine. As e-commerce continues to expand, cybersquatting poses growing challenges for trademark owners. The article provides comprehensive analysis of legal tools available to combat bad faith domain registrations. Key topics covered: Practical steps when domain name infringement is identified UDRP proceedings and WIPO arbitration procedures Domain recovery strategies for .UA ccTLD The publication draws on ADVANCE PARTNERS’ extensive experience in domain dispute resolution

Scroll.media has published a comprehensive article by PhD, ADVANCE PARTNERS Attorney at Law – Valeriia Mashkova, dedicated to intellectual property protection for tech startups. The article analyzes key challenges founders face from the idea stage to scaling. The author provides practical recommendations on building an IP strategy, which is critical for attracting investment and ensuring a safe market entry. Key aspects of the publication include: Forming a basic IP portfolio for a startup. Avoiding common pitfalls when securing rights to software code. Specifics of managing

October 22, 2025, marked a long-awaited milestone for the IP community. While it might sound technical, the impact is huge. The UANIPIO database is now officially integrated into TMview. In short: nearly 600,000 Ukrainian trademarks are now visible to the world in a single click. Let’s see why this is important for both the Ukrainian and international markets.  What is TMview? It is a global trade mark search system run by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). It connects databases from 80

World Trademark Review has published The Trademark Prosecution Review 2026, featuring an authoritative Ukraine chapter prepared by Oleg Zhukhevych. This comprehensive contribution provides essential guidance on navigating Ukraine’s modernized trademark examination and registration framework before the Ukrainian National Intellectual Property Office (UANIPIO). Our attorney has delivered an in-depth analysis of Ukraine’s trademark prosecution landscape, particularly highlighting the significant changes introduced by Ministry of Economy Order No. 19889/2024, which established new Rules on Drafting, Filing and Examination of Trademark Applications, effective September

ADVANCE PARTNERS’ IP attorneys have published comprehensive guidance on pravo.ua addressing specialized challenges in pharmaceutical trademark protection, including regulatory compliance and dispute prevention strategies. The analysis comprehensively addresses: Regulatory framework for pharmaceutical trademark registration Distinctiveness requirements for drug nomenclature Absolute grounds for refusal specific to pharmaceuticals Conflicts with International Nonproprietary Names (INNs) Litigation trends in pharmaceutical trademark disputes Proactive portfolio management strategies The publication provides particular focus on Ukrainian court decisions addressing conflicts between proprietary names and generic drug nomenclature, including strategies for navigating

ADVANCE PARTNERS Managing Partner Oleg Zhukhevych has published comprehensive analysis on pravo.ua examining genuine use requirements in trademark cancellation proceedings. The article addresses: Statutory use requirements under Ukrainian trademark law Judicial standards for assessing genuine commercial use Evidence requirements and documentation strategies Common evidentiary deficiencies in use proceedings Defensive strategies against non-use cancellation actions Harmonization with EU trademark use standards The analysis incorporates recent Supreme Court of Ukraine commercial jurisprudence establishing thresholds for sufficient use to maintain trademark validity. The publication provides practical guidance on

Ukrainian Law Firms has published ADVANCE PARTNERS Managing Partner Oleg Zhukhevych’s comprehensive analysis titled “Guide to Ukraine’s New Copyright Law“. The publication provides detailed examination of Law No. 2811-IX “On Copyright and Related Rights,” effective January 1, 2023, representing Ukraine’s first comprehensive copyright reform in three decades. Key innovations analyzed include: Originality threshold and protectability criteria Strengthened moral rights framework for authors Digital exploitation rights and new use categories Sui generis protection for AI-generated content Expanded fair use exceptions and limitations This publication reinforces

The Parliament of Ukraine adopted Law No. 4454-IX “On Amendments to Certain Laws of Ukraine Regarding the Implementation of the Bolar Provision”. This law amends the Laws “On Medicines” and “On Protection of Rights to Inventions and Utility Models,” finally harmonizing Ukrainian legislation with EU practices to ensure a “Day-1 Launch” mechanism.   What actions are now permitted for generic pharmaceutical companies during the patent term? According to the updated Article 31 of the Patent Law, the following actions are not considered patent

Managing Intellectual Property has included ADVANCE PARTNERS in IP STARS 2025, the definitive guide identifying premier intellectual property firms and practitioners across more than 70 jurisdictions globally. ADVANCE PARTNERS specializes in comprehensive IP portfolio management, enforcement, and commercialization strategies encompassing trademarks, patents, industrial designs, and copyright. The firm’s practice extends to competition law, corporate transactions, data privacy, and complex IP litigation. Our team of 11 IP specialists, proficient in Ukrainian and English, ensures seamless service delivery for domestic