02.04.2019
Vasil Pavlov contributes to EPO edition on Compulsory Licensing in Europe
Pavlov & Co managing partner Vasil Pavlov was given the honor to write the Bulgarian section in the latest project of the European Patent Office – an overview of the practice and legal framework of Compulsory Licensing in the field of patents and utility models in all EU Member States. The edition is intended for use mainly by magistrates from all EU jurisdictions as a tool for quick comparison of practices and legislation across the EU, in an attempt to facilitate their wor...
Read more...25.06.2018
Vasil Pavlov elected as new ECTA Council member during Athens annual conferene
Pavlov & Co is proud to announce that managing partner and founder of the company Vasil Pavlov has been elected as a new member of the ECTA Council, to represent Bulgaria in the highest body of the Association. The result became official after a vote that took place on 14.06.2018 during the ECTA annual conference, which this year was held in Athens. Vasil has been an active member of the ECTA Law Committee since 2011 and, in our opinion, deservedly made the next step, becoming a member of th...
Read more...10.07.2017
Ipay given heavy fine after case returned from Court to CPC
The Commission for Protection of the Competition (CPC) gave its ruling in the matter between Epay and Ipay, which is overviewed here (link). With the court having already established that an infringement has taken place, the goal of the matter was for the CPC to evaluate the severity of the infraction and impose an adequate sanction, which was to act preventatively for the infringer. Ipay made an effort to downplay the infraction, citing that use of the sign was discontinued some time before the...
Read more...06.02.2017
IP Stars ranks Pavlov & Co in the top tier of IP Law Firms in Bulgaria
This year’s edition of IP Stars is out, and this year, for the first time, it also includes a section covering Bulgaria’s leading companies in the IP field. It is a delight to announce that Pavlov & Co Law Firm has been ranked as a top-tier Law Firm. Despite its relatively short history, the hard work, experience and expertise of the tightly-knit team at Pavlov & Co. has earned the firm yet another highly valued appreciation from one of the world leading IP practitioner&rsquo...
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