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BGI wins another landmark case, on behalf of confectionery giant Ferrero

BGI has recently achieved another landmark success, enabling international confectionery giant Ferrero to register a geographical indication as a trademark. Georgian Trademark Office has upheld BGI's arguments that the geographical indication can be registered as a trademark, if it is not known to an average consumer.

"We are glad that the local Trademark Office has brought its practice into compliance with EUIPO guidelines," said Lika Topuria, BGI attorney representing Ferrero.

"This is a landmark case in Georgian IP law, which has already been cited as a precedent by the Georgian Trademark Office at various meetings and workshops," said George Sarajishvili, trademark attorney and Head of BGI's litigation practice.

Legal director Unana Gogokhia focuses on financial transactions, and stands out for her experience of capital markets and derivatives. Clients appreciate her ability to "look at the issue very scrupulously and bring up points in the transaction that none of the other parties spotted." Sandro Bibilashvili is increasingly recognised in the market. He is involved in some of the firm's biggest project finance mandates and has recently been active working on energy projects. Counsel Tamara Tevdoradze enters the rankings on the back of positive praise. "She is very reliable, accurate and punctual, thinks in a very logical way and has very strong arguments," a client says

Chambers Global - 2017

BGI is one of Georgia's leading firms in all areas of corporate law and in energy and infrastructure has acted on key projects in the oil and gas, energy, transport infrastructure areas. Previous comments have included: "Very good law firm for this jurisdiction...very knowledgeable, they get the job done on time and on budget...they are very professional and good lawyers". Thanks for universal praise from competitors and clients alike, BGI sits comfortably in the top tier... BGI is client-focused and solution-oriented... [with] excellent local counsel, not just for Georgian standards, but by international standards... [A major international client says:] "In terms of local law firms... I have a strong preference for BGI."

IFLR1000 - 2017
A leading figure in capital markets and M&A, Lasha Gogiberidze has an enviable track record of acting on the market's highlight deals, primarily advising banks, including international developmental institutions. He wins praise for his responsiveness and is described as "very client-focused and understanding of our needs."

 

Chambers Global - 2018