Ivanka focuses on patent prosecution, including European patent validations, maintenance and recordations. She also prepares, files and prosecutes trademark applications in Bulgaria, coordinates trademark prosecution across multiple jurisdictions, and assists in advising clients on trademark matters. She also handles internal and external correspondence, invoicing, translations and performs other administrative tasks.
Before joining the firm in 2024, Ivanka spent 20 years at the Bulgarian Patent Office, where she worked in various roles, including as Head of the Patent Information and Documentation Department. Her responsibilities included official publications of IP rights and international cooperation regarding patent-related information.
Education
- University of National and World Economy, Sofia, Bulgaria, Postgraduate Diploma in Economics and Management of Intellectual Property (specializaion in patents), 1992
- Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, Bulgaria, MA in Education, 1989
Languages
- Bulgarian
- English
- Russian
Professional Activities
Activities
- Part-time lecturer in industrial property protection, Intellectual Property Department, University of National and World Economy, Sofia, Bulgaria, 2009-2010
Courses
- WIPO Academy Courses, DL-101 General Course on Intellectual Property, 2003
- EPO Course on Online Patent Searches, 1995
- EPO Course on Online Databases, 1994