DOUBINSKY & OSHAROVA
provides a full range of intellectual property services

- is an international legal guide annually published for over twenty years. The Legal 500 Series (UK; Europe, Middle East & Africa; Asia Pacific; and United States) provides a comprehensive worldwide coverage on legal counselors and a definite judgment of their capabilities in over 100 countries.

Doubinsky & Osharova Agency is in the Top Tier 1 for the protection of intellectual property rights.

Michael Doubinsky and Irina Osharova are included in the list of The Legal 500 Hall of Fame, which highlights individuals who have received constant praise from their clients for continued excellence.

Viktoria Sopilnyak and Tatyana Shpakovich were recognized as heads of departments, who together successfully advise companies around the world on the protection of intellectual property rights.

Viktoria Sopilnyak has also been included in The Legal 500 Leading Individuals list which highlights the true market leaders with long-established reputations in their sector.

- one of the most authoritative international guide in the field of law, which carries out research of the legal market and provides information on leading lawyers and law firms in various fields of law around the world.

Chambers Europe recognises Doubinsky & Osharova as a market-leading IP boutique offering patent and trademark services, with significant experience in complex IP litigation.

Anton Koval, Irina Osharova and Victoria Sopilyak are recognized by the publication as leaders in the field of intellectual property. 

- is the first and only standalone ranking publication to focus exclusively on trademark practices and practitioners. The research covers more than 50 key jurisdictions and identifies the leading practitioners and their firms in both contentious and non-contentious work.

Doubinsky & Osharova Agency is in the Gold League of the recommended law firms in Ukraine in the sphere of intellectual property rights.

Michael Doubinsky and Irina Osharova   gained gold in the individual ranking of the research.

Tatyana Shpakovych and Victoria Sopilnyak entered the "silver league" of the rating and were described as talented specialists.

Anton Koval is among the specialists of the "bronze league". The publication calls him as "ace who has brought the heat in trademark, copyright, antitrust, and unfair competition suits for the best part of 20 years".

- is a reputable global resource for intellectual property news and analysis. Its products and publications cover all aspects of intellectual property law and practice, focusing on the business and practical issues of importance to intellectual property owners.

Doubinsky & Osharova Agency  took the first place in all nominations:

• Patent Contentious,
• Patent Prosecution,
• Trademark Contentious/Copyright
• Trademark Prosecution,

Michael Doubinsky, Tatyana Shpakovich and Victoria Sopilnyak are named among the best professionals practicing in the field of intellectual property.

- publication that helps investors, consultants and executives to find the best specialists in their desired field, including the field of law.

Doubinsky & Osharova Agency is recognized as the best firm in 2015 in the sphere of intellectual property in Ukraine.

Michael Doubinsky won the nomination “Best lawyer in the sphere of intellectual property in Ukraine” in 2014.

- the IAM Patent 1000 is commonly regarded as the definitive ‘go-to’ resource for those seeking to identify world-class and private practice patent expertise.

Doubinsky & Osharova maintains leadership in the field of patents, being in the highest Gold band position in the IAM Patent 1000 2023.

It is noted, that managing partner and co-founder Michael Doubinsky «throughout his illustrious career has truly earned his reputation as one of the best attorneys on the Ukrainian IP scene. With over 25 years of litigation experience, he is recognised internationally for his peerless legal skill».

Co-founder and partner Irina Osharova is hugely respected in the Ukrainian IP market, thanks to her decades of experience in the field.

The senior partner Tatyana Shpakovich is recognized as «highly credentialled IP specialist, appreciated by patrons for her sharp analytical mind. She has operated in the IP sphere for 25 years and has maintained a stellar reputation for her skill in IP».

According to the rating, partner Victoria Sopilnyak «is an excellent choice for those seeking an established attorney in the life sciences and pharmaceutical fields». 

- Ukrainian research program that conducts a comprehensive assessment of the situation on the Ukrainian legal market. Market leaders are determined in accordance with the established criteria, namely: number of lawyers, income, complexity of accompanying agreements and litigation, financial performance.

Doubinsky & Osharova is among the 50 leading law firms of Ukraine and is the market leader among the firms practicing in the sphere of intellectual property rights since 2002.

This year Doubinsky and Osharova took 16th place in the general ranking of law firms TOP 50 Leading Law Firms of Ukraine by Yurydychna Praktyka and continue to hold 1st place in the practice of Intellectual property.

Michael Doubinsky, Victoria Sopilnyak and Anton Koval received recognition from colleagues in the practice of Intellectual Property.

- is an annual review of the Ukrainian legal services market, which is a guide to market trends, analysis of practices and industries, the best law firms and industry experts.

In the analytics of Ukrainian Law Firms 2022 Doubinsky & Osharova appears among the leaders of the legal market in the field of intellectual property and was admitted by the publication as an internationally recognized IP boutique. It is also noted that the Agency is effective in developing brand development strategies and has exceptional expertise in prosecution, including registration of patents and trademarks and litigation of infringement cases in various industries. 

The founding partners, Michael Doubinsky and Irina Osharova, are recognized luminaries. Partner, Head of Legal Department Victoria Sopilnyak is described as one of the top IP litigators with a strong focus in the pharmaceutical sector. It is pointed out that partner Anton Koval is highly proficient in cases related recognizing trademarks as well-known. Senior partner Tatyana Shpakovich heads the patent and trademark department

 - the annual award ceremony of the best law firms and lawyers in Ukraine.

Doubinsky & Osharova Agency won the “Legal Awards 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021” in the nomination “The best IP law firm”.

Michael Doubinsky won “Legal Awards 2007” in the nomination “Best IP lawyer”.

Anton Koval won "Legal Awards 2016, 2018" in the nomination "Best IP lawyer".

Victoria Sopilnyak won "Legal Awards 2020 " in the nomination "Best IP lawyer"

- comprises the results of the all-Ukrainian independent research conducted annually by Yurydychna Gazeta to identify the quality of legal services in Ukraine and recognize outstanding lawyers. The winners are decided upon polling top managers of major Ukrainian and internationals companies and getting peer feedback.

Michael Doubinsky and partner Victoria Sopilnyak were entered in the "Client's Choice ranking. TOP-100 lawyers of Ukraine" by version of Yurydychna Gazeta.

Doubinsky & Osharova received recognition among the leaders of intellectual property practice within the TOP-100 ranking.

4 partners of Doubinsky & Osharova were recognized at once as leaders in the practice of intellectual property: Michael Doubinsky, Irina Osharova, Victoria Sopilnyak and Anton Koval.

- ranking research of Ukrainian market of legal services for analysis and demonstration of the state of the scope of legal services at the present stage: identification of its strengths and achievements, evaluation and course of development, trends, positioning of the top players, provision of reliable and objective information.

Doubinsky & Osharova gained the Top position in the practice of Intellectual Property in Ukraine according to the research 2023.