09.05.2014

Vasil Pavlov invited to present the CTM system in front of Chinese lawyers in Shanghai

Vasil Pavlov – the lead partner in Pavlov & Co held today a lecture on the Community Trademark System before the Shanghai office of the largest law firm in China – the Dacheng Law Office. Communication between the two companies and a visit by Dacheng Senior International Law Consultant Asen Velinov to Bulgaria lead to the prestigious invitation by the Chinese firm. The ever expanding Chinese economy is getting more and more interested in the European markets and consequently &nd...

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07.05.2014

Vasil Pavlov and Momchil Lazarov listed in Chambers Europe ranking for 2014

The European edition of the renowned Chambers & Partners Guide for law practices around the world has listed Mr. Vasil Pavlov as top ranked lawyer for Intellectual property in Bulgaria as a result of the research made among clients and competitors in the field. For the first time this year the edition also includes information for Mr. Momchil Lazarov from Pavlov & Co, rating him as and up and coming individual and knowledgeable IP practitioner experienced in anti-counterfeiting cases, tr...

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20.03.2014

SOCIETE BIC joins the clients advised by Pavlov & Co

The World leader in production of stationery products, disposable shavers and lighters – French company SOCIETE BIC chose Pavlov & Co as their new representatives in Bulgaria on IP protection matters. SOCIETE BIC becomes the newest addition to the list of clients for which Pavlov & Co will be providing complete brand protection in Bulgaria. As an external border of the EU, the country is a main target for import of counterfeits and adequate measures against infringements are of pa...

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25.09.2012

The Court of Justice of the European Union ruled that transfer of software licenses is allowed

A long disputed matter now has its partial answer, following the decision of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) of 03.07.2012. The decision was issued following a preliminary ruling request by a German Court that was reviewing a claim by Oracle against UsedSoft GmbH. Oracle claimed that UsedSoft, who was reselling “second-hand” licenses of Oracle software, was infringing its rights, since the licenses themselves clearly stated that they were not transferrable. The Germ...

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