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Aequo

Intellectual Property

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A leading Ukrainian IP team, co-headed by two experienced partners Nataliya Dryuk and Tetiana Kudrytska.  

Full-service IP practice with expertise in patents, trademarks, copyrights, advisory work, and deal support.

Probably, the strongest IP litigation expertise in Ukraine, including precedent-setting trademark, patent, and unfair competition cases up to the Supreme Court.

Full-service IP prosecution, advisory portfolio management, including trademarks, patents, domain names, trade names, and copyright.

An added advantage is that practice co-head Tetiana Kudrytska used to work for the government’s judicial reform department. She was also one of the key members of the government team that worked on the legislation on the Intellectual Property Court to be launched in Ukraine and the new rules of court procedure in IP disputes. Recently she has successfully completed a series of complex trademark, patent, and antitrust cases in pharma and biotech.

Another practice co-head Nataliya Dryuk is a recognized expert in IP and civil and commercial litigation. She acts for domestic and international companies in complex and precedent-setting trademark, copyright, and patent disputes in biotech, pharma, FMCG, IT, telecom, and media industries. She has recently successfully completed a landmark media litigation matter.

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Clients (18)

  • DuPont
  • Google
  • Mitsubishi Motors Corporation
  • Samsung Electronics
  • Sandvik
  • Vodafone Ukraine
  • Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories
  • Bayer
  • Philips
  • Bosca
  • Raiffeisen Bank International
  • Dallmayr
  • Xiaomi
  • Alvogen
  • JTI
  • Ukrainian media group StarLightMedia
  • Ukrainian pharmaceutical firm ‘Darnitsa’
  • IBM

Industries (12)

  • Automobiles & Parts
  • Chemicals
  • Construction & Materials
  • Consumer Product Manufacturing
  • Food & Drink Producers
  • Health Care
  • Media
  • Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
  • Retail
  • Software & Computer Services
  • Technology, Hardware & Electronics
  • Telecommunications

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Intellectual Property - Ukraine

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Aequo's intellectual property team advises on contentious IP matters, including defence against patent, trade mark and copyright infringement before the authorities as well as in court. It is also active on a wide range of criminal proceedings, including counterfeiting matters. The law firm represents a diverse client base of international and local businesses, including a significant number of pharmaceutical companies as well as clients from the TMT sector and industrial companies.

Work Highlights

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  • Aequo advised Stine Seed Farm on goods classification and trade mark registration.

Strengths

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  • Aequo provides excellent preparation and a highly responsible approach to addressing our needs as a client, including the identification of appropriate legal solutions.

    Intellectual Property respondentEurope
  • We value the fact that the team can engage holistically rather than only for isolated tasks and that the lawyers are well-versed in our business.

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  • Aequo’s combination of technical strength, responsiveness and business-focused thinking makes it a standout adviser in the field of intellectual property.

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  • The team is willing to adapt to our preferred way of working.

    Intellectual Property respondentEurope
  • Aequo's team is extremely responsive and able to provide business-oriented solutions to clients.

    Intellectual Property respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Nataliya Dryuk
    Band 3Nataliya Dryuk

    Nataliya Dryuk

    Nataliya Dryuk frequently appears in court defending clients' patents. She is also active in trade mark, copyright and domain name litigation.
    • She is a great patent litigator. We particularly appreciate Natalia’s ability to bridge the gap between complex technical discussions and clear legal argumentation.

      Intellectual Property respondentEurope
    • She is a very good leader.

      Intellectual Property respondentEurope
    • Nataliya Dryuk is focused on achieving the best possible outcome for the client.

      Intellectual Property respondentEurope
    • Nataliya Dryuk is absolutely fantastic, and we highly value our relationship with her.

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  • Band 3Tetiana Kudrytska
    Band 3Tetiana Kudrytska

    Tetiana Kudrytska

    Tetiana Kudrytska is highly sought after for her IP portfolio management practice, in which she acts for major international and domestic chemical and manufacturing companies. She also acts on trade mark disputes.

    • She is an experienced and trustworthy IP expert.

      Intellectual Property respondentEurope
    • She is involved at every stage of the strategy.

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    • Tatiana Kudrytska has extensive knowledge of contemporary trends and innovations in intellectual property law.

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