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Oleg Klymchuk and Nazar Chernyavsky Recommended in Lexology Index: Data 2025

Sayenko Kharenko announces that partners Oleg Klymchuk and Nazar Chernyavsky have been recommended in Lexology Index: Data 2025, reinforcing the firm’s expertise in data protection and information technology.

What to Expect from the Upcoming Amendments to the Ukrainian Adlaw

Not only is the new year approaching, but significant legislative changes are also expected to occur in the Ukrainian advertising landscape within the next six months. Some may argue that we started preparing this overview too early. However, it is important to look ahead to what’s coming up in 2025 because it may be difficult for businesses to...

Sayenko Kharenko’s Lawyers Contribute to OneTrust DataGuidance regarding Data Residency

Sayenko Kharenko partner Oleg Klymchuk, associates Victoria Posvystak and Anastasiia Finko have authored an overview of Ukraine’s data residency framework for OneTrust DataGuidance, a premier global privacy intelligence platform.

Isn't Martial Law an Excuse for Trademark Non-use? Supreme Court Affirms Early Termination of Trademark Rights

We often hear a question from our trademark clients is whether the full-scale invasion of Russia serves an excuse for trademark non-use. The Supreme Court of Ukraine has issued an important decision on early trademark termination due to its non-use for five consecutive years. As you can imagine, about three years of this period is covered by the...

Recognising Trademark as Well-known by Court: the Grand Chamber of the Ukrainian Supreme Court has Delivered a Practice-changing Judgement in the Trademark Dispute Between Two Ukrainian Pharma Companies

The litigation between “Pharmaceutical Firm “Darnytsia” PJSC (“Darnytsia”) and “Lubnyfarm” JSC (“Defendant”) (case No. 910/13988/20) has reached an interesting conclusion in the Resolution of the Grand Chamber of the Supreme Court (the “Grand Chamber”).

GDPR-size Penalties for Personal Data Protection Violations? What Can Individuals and Businesses Expect in Ukraine?

The current penalties for personal data protection violations under Ukrainian law may cause a smile rather than a desire to ensure compliance. However, Ukraine is taking steps to align its personal data protection laws with the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”).