Client
UPL Ltd. is a top-five global agrochemical manufacturer headquartered in India, operating in more than 130 countries. Its portfolio includes crop-protection products, seeds, biologicals, and sustainable farming solutions.
Legal Support Area
End-to-end trademark registration and brand-protection services in Ukraine.
Project Scope
In 2024, Polikarpov Law Firm filed over 70 trademark applications in Ukraine on behalf of the client’s affiliate, UPL Mauritius Limited, establishing a robust legal shield for UPL brands in the Ukrainian agrochemical market.
The Project Included
- Pre-filing clearance: distinctiveness checks, conflict searches, and refusal-risk assessment for each mark.
- Domain and online monitoring: identification of potential cybersquatters and guidance on strategic domain acquisitions.
- Regulatory review: verification of marks and associated products’ compliance with Ukrainian rules for herbicides and pesticides.
- Ongoing advisory: real-time updates on Ukrainian IP legislation and Ukrainian IP Office practice changes.
- Turn-key filing: preparation, submission, and prosecution of all applications through to registration.
Lawyers
- Anton Polikarpov — Managing Partner, strategic oversight.
- Anastasia Shevchuk — Head of IP, day-to-day project lead and client liaison.
Result
- 70+ applications filed on schedule, with all foreseeable risks mitigated.
- UPL now has a clear, predictable trademark-protection strategy, enabling smooth product launches in the Ukrainian market.
Polikarpov Law Firm continues to advise UPL Ltd., ensuring consistent protection of its intellectual property in Ukraine.
