
30 years Dr. Emil Benatov & Partners
23.03.2023
Dr. Emil Benatov & Partners Patent and Trademark Bureau is proud to announce its 30th anniversary. Founded in Sofia in 1993 by Dr. Emil Benatov, a pioneer in the field of Intellectual Property protection in Bulgaria, the firm has been committed to providing exceptional services to its clients in for three decades.
Dr. Emil Benatov, who passed away in 2017, was a highly respected IP attorney and his legacy lives on through the Bureau’s continued commitment to excellence, integrity, and client service. Beginning as a single-practitioner firm, the Bureau has grown to its current size with a team of over 20, including 5 IP attorneys, two lawyers and other associated specialists and support staff.
The Bureau offers a full range of services in the field of intellectual property to a variety of national and international clients, and is the top firm in Bulgaria by number of European Patent applications. The consistent recognition in international rankings is further evidence of the high quality of the Bureau's work.
"We are honoured to celebrate 30 years on the market and to carry on Dr. Emil Benatov’s legacy", said managing partner Dr. Samuil Benatov. "From the founding of the bureau, our values are quality service, attention and strategic counsel for each client.
In addition to Sofia, Bulgaria, since 2004, Dr. Emil Benatov & Partners is also based in Kyiv, Ukraine, where under the leadership of Dr. Daniel Benatov, the firm has earned a reputation as a leading IP firm in the region. The Bureau’s experienced professionals are dedicated to providing clients with the highest level of service and support and continue to do so even under the very difficult conditions caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Dr. Emil Benatov & Partners has a long-standing commitment to giving back to the community, a
value that Dr. Emil Benatov strongly believed in. The firm continues to provide free consultations to
young inventors in association with the “Evrika” foundation and has supported numerous charitable
organizations and initiatives over the years.
Dr. Emil Benatov & Partners would like to thank its clients, colleagues, and friends for their support
and partnership over the past 30 years. We look forward to many more years of providing the best IP services and contributing to our clients' successes.