Pakharenko & Partners Reaffirms Leading Position in ULF 2020 Annual Survey
According to the annual survey Ukrainian Law Firms 2020. A Handbook for Foreign Clients, conducted by “The Yurydychna Praktyka”, the IP and Law Firm “Pakharenko & Partners” is, as always, named among the leading Ukrainian companies in the “Intellectual Property” category.
Managing Partner and CEO, Antonina Pakharenko-Anderson, is traditionally included in the “Authorities” ranking as a professional who achieved an exceptional recognition in the market.
Alexander Pakharenko, Partner, is one of the five leading intellectual property specialists in Ukraine according to the individual ranking “Leading Individuals”. Evgeniy Kompanets, the deputy head of the company’s legal department, was again included in the list of top 20 renowned lawyers in this category.
The ULF 2020 guide contains topical article “Ukraine’s Border Protection of IP Rights is Approaching the EU Level” by AlexanderPakharenko, the company’s Partner.
When giving the overview of the company’s achievements, the authors of the survey name the following:
«Acclaimed boutique Pakharenko & Partners, with a lengthy presence on the market and expertise across the entire spectrum of IP issues, is called upon by major multinational corporations and IP rights holders with recognized brand names to manage their IP portfolios, and to handle prosecution and enforcement. The firm’s recognized strengths include many years of consistent fight against counterfeit and pirated products. The team supports clients’ rights protection at customs, and most recently acted on behalf of dozens of international brands. For example, Wenger S.A., GUCCIO GUCCI SPA, Burberry Limited, Puma SE, NIKE Innovate C.V., Moncler S.p.A, Coty Inc., Union of European Football Associations. The team prevented distribution of counterfeited goods via e-commerce platforms like Prom/Bigl, OLX, Zakupka and social networks. The firm continued to represent WD-40 Manufacturing Company, and successfully defended its well-known trade names in regulatory authorities and in courts. Special focus is made on long-term projects to develop a strategy for acquiring IP property rights to plant varieties in Ukraine. Managing partner Antonina Pakharenko-Anderson is an established authority in the market. Alexander Pakharenko is a recognized specialist with unique experience of fighting against counterfeiting and piracy. Evgeniy Kompanets is constantly active on anti-counterfeiting measures. Anastasia Mindrul is noted for her work in trademark prosecution.