We are delighted to announce that DGKV’s Intellectual Property practice has been recognised as a leading IP firm in Bulgaria across all three categories in the IP Stars 2025 rankings.

The firm is Tier 1 for Trademark work, and Recommended for both Copyright & Related Rights and Patent matters — a testament to the team’s expertise and dedication.

Individual recognitions in 2025:

• Kalina Tchakarova – Trademark Star
• Krassimir Hristov – Rising Star
• Sofia Lefterova – Rising Star
• Anton Krustev – Notable Practitioner

DGKV’s IP team manages over 6,100 trademarks and provides expert support in copyright and patent matters for clients across a wide range of industries, including food & beverage, automotive, energy, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, entertainment, software development, cosmetics, chemicals, technology, accommodation, and retail. The team represents clients before courts, customs authorities, the Bulgarian Patent Office, WIPO, EUIPO, and other regulatory bodies.

IP Stars, researching and ranking IP firms in over 80 jurisdictions since 1996, bases its rankings on six months of in-depth research, assessing the IP team’s strength, workload, record of accomplishments, and feedback from clients and peers.

This recognition highlights DGKV’s leadership in IP law in Bulgaria and underscores the exceptional expertise of the team, consistently ranked by Chambers EMEA, World Trademark Review (WTR 1000) and Media Law International.

Congratulations to our outstanding IP team for this well-deserved recognition!

Sources:
IP Stars Bulgaria Rankings 2025 | DGKV IP Profile | DGKV Lawyers Rankings