Trade Marks and Intellectual Property

Tomovi Law Firm provides legal assistance to protect names, logos, creative works and other intangible assets. We assist entrepreneurs, companies, authors and content creators with registration, contractual arrangements and disputes over unauthorised use.

The consultation begins with what you want to protect, who holds the rights and the markets in which you use or intend to use the sign, product or work.

Trade marks: searches, applications and protection

• Preliminary legal assessment of a name or logo and searches for earlier rights.
• Identification of the relevant goods and services and discussion of territorial protection: Bulgaria, the European Union or selected other markets.
• Preparation of trade mark application documents and assistance in registration proceedings under the applicable procedure.
• Legal assistance with oppositions, refusals, revocation and invalidity applications.
• Assistance with renewal, transfer and licensing of trade mark rights.

Registering a company name or domain does not replace trade mark registration. Protection depends on the particular right, territory and goods or services. A preliminary search helps assess risk but does not guarantee registration or the absence of a future dispute.

Copyright and use of content

• Advice on rights in texts, photographs, graphic designs, video, software and other works.
• Drafting and reviewing agreements with authors, designers, photographers, developers and performers.
• Defining permitted use, duration, territory, remuneration and permission to grant rights to others.
• Protection against copying or publishing content without the necessary permission.

Licensing, contracts and commercial relations

We prepare licensing agreements and agreements transferring rights that may legally be transferred, confidentiality clauses and arrangements for intellectual property in joint projects. We review contracts for developing websites, software, visual identities and advertising materials.

Infringement and dispute resolution

Where infringement is alleged, we examine the parties’ rights and evidence of use. Assistance includes cease-and-desist letters, responses to claims, negotiations, out-of-court settlements and litigation. Depending on the case, we consider claims to stop infringement, compensation and appropriate interim measures.

What should you prepare?

• The name or image of the sign and a description of the product, service or work.
• Applications, registration certificates, contracts and documents showing acquisition of rights.
• Evidence of use: websites, posts, advertisements, packaging and dates.
• Notices, oppositions or claims received, including their service dates.