Client: Starvet Sp. z o.o. (Poland)
Legal Support Area: Software rights structuring, digital platform licensing model, and trademark filings in Ukraine
Project Summary
Since September 2024, Polikarpov Law Firm has supported Starvet, a Polish company behind a B2B platform for animal care, agricultural, and plant-related products. We developed a legal framework for transferring software ownership from Poland to a Ukrainian company, which then licenses platform access to third-party sellers operating in Ukraine.
A complete set of agreements was prepared, addressing tax, currency, and royalty risks. In late 2024, we also filed over 20 trademark applications in Ukraine to initiate brand protection.
Client’s Goals
- Secure transfer of software IP to a Ukrainian operating entity
- Structure commercial relationships with local vendors
- Begin protection of the brand through trademark filings
Project Complexity
- Cross-border IP transfer and multi-party commercial setup
- Legal compliance with currency and tax regulations
- Scalable contractual model for future vendor expansion
- Tight deadlines for preparing and filing numerous trademark applications
Polikarpov Law Firm’s Actions
- Drafted IP transfer agreement between Polish and Ukrainian entities
- Designed a licensing and sublicensing model for the platform
- Prepared seller agreements and royalty mechanics
- Filed over 20 Ukrainian trademark applications in December 2024
- Maintained communication with the client regarding examination stages
Lawyers
Anton Polikarpov — Managing Partner, architect of legal and contractual framework
Vladyslav Zhuravlov — Associate, handled licensing documents, and coordination with client
Result
A legal model was implemented for platform operations and licensing in Ukraine. As of December 2024, over 20 trademark applications have been filed, and Polikarpov Law Firm continues to oversee the examination phase.
