News date: 1 October 2026
Ilyashev & Partners’ IP practice has earned a Silver firm ranking in the inaugural edition of the international directory Copyright 1000 2026.
Mikhail Ilyashev, Managing Partner at Ilyashev & Partners, earned an individual recommendation in the guide, reinforcing his status as one of Ukraine’s most influential legal counsel in dispute resolution and intellectual property protection.
The Copyright 1000 guide identifies the leading law firms and experts helping rights holders protect, commercialise, and enforce copyright in Ukraine.
The high rating in Copyright 1000 2026 confirms the firm’s international recognition: Ilyashev & Partners’ IP team consistently achieves top rankings in key industry directories, including WTR 1000 (World Trademark Review), Chambers Europe, IP Stars, and The Legal 500.
Ilyashev & Partners’ IP practice is one of the most experienced in Ukraine in comprehensive protection of trademarks, copyrights, patents, technologies, and other IP assets. The firm advises Ukrainian and international companies on the creation, registration, commercialisation, and litigation of IP rights in Ukraine and abroad.
The team specializes in handling complex disputes involving trademarks, copyrights, unfair competition, unauthorized brand use, anti-counterfeiting, and digital environment infringements.
Copyright 1000: The World’s Leading Copyright Professionals is an international legal directory launched in 2026 by the publishers of world-leading guides World Trademark Review (WTR) and IAM to research and recognize top law firms and specialists in copyright law. The guide analyzes legal markets in key jurisdictions worldwide, evaluating the quality of advice on complex transactions, litigation, licensing projects, and strategic IP management.
The launch of the specialized Copyright 1000 ranking comes against the backdrop of a fundamental transformation in Ukraine’s copyright market. Legislative reform, harmonization with European Union standards, and rapid digital innovation have shaped a new legal landscape for business in Ukraine.