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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

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

Valeriia Mashkova, PhD, Attorney at Law, delivered an expert analysis for Yur-Gazeta.com on exceptions to the doctrine of exhaustion of trademark rights, which provide the legal basis for prohibiting parallel imports. The commentary provides detailed examination of: Trademark exhaustion principles under Ukrainian law Statutory exceptions and their practical application Legal mechanisms for controlling parallel imports Supreme Court jurisprudence on exhaustion limitations Strategic recommendations for brand protection The article offers practical guidance for rights holders seeking to prevent unauthorized imports of trademarked goods, even

ADVANCE PARTNERS has published comprehensive guidance in The Page examining optimal copyright protection strategies in Ukraine: leveraging automatic protection versus pursuing formal registration. The analysis addresses: Automatic copyright principles under Ukrainian law Strategic advantages and limitations of voluntary registration Evidentiary weight of registration certificates in litigation Sector-specific recommendations for different creative works Cross-border protection considerations The article provides particular attention to Ukraine’s Law “On Copyright and Related Rights” and its practical implications for rights management strategies. Our attorneys offer tailored guidance on selecting appropriate protection mechanisms based on

Legislative Update The Parliament of Ukraine has adopted Law № 4362-IX (April 16, 2025) that will resume standard intellectual property deadlines in Ukraine. The law repeals the special legal regime established during martial law (Law No. 2174-IX of April 1, 2022) that had suspended various IP deadlines. Official Timeline Confirmed: The legislation has been signed by the President of Ukraine on April 29, 2025, and officially published in “Holos Ukrainy” № 85 on May 1, 2025. The law will enter into force

ADVANCE PARTNERS has published strategic guidance on pravo.ua addressing a critical enforcement question: the effectiveness of trademark injunction claims when infringers voluntarily cease infringing activities during litigation. The analysis examines: Legal foundations of trademark injunction relief Impact of voluntary cessation on remedies availability Alternative enforcement mechanisms and damages claims Supreme Court jurisprudence on continuing violations Optimal litigation strategies for comprehensive rights protection The article provides particular insight into securing adequate compensation and preventing future infringement, even when defendants discontinue disputed activities before judgment. This

Ukrainian Law Firms, the authoritative legal market publication, has included ADVANCE PARTNERS in its 2025 ranking of leading Ukrainian law firms for Intellectual Property. The ranking methodology incorporates comprehensive analysis of practice depth, client portfolio, matter complexity, and market reputation. Recognition is based on detailed research including client interviews, case studies, and peer review. The listing acknowledges our full-spectrum IP capabilities including trademark prosecution and enforcement, patent portfolio management, copyright advisory, industrial design protection, and strategic IP counseling