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Ukrainian Trademark Law Reform: Key Changes

Ukraine is preparing a major overhaul of its trademark system to align with EU law. The draft Law “On Trademarks”, now open for public consultation.

Sayenko Kharenko and Two IP Professionals Recognised in IP STARS 2026

Sayenko Kharenko has been ranked as a Tier 3 firm in the IP STARS 2026 rankings for the Central & Eastern Europe.

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...