Nikolay’s expertise covers a broad range of patent-related matters, including drafting, filing, and prosecuting applications for inventions, utility models, and industrial designs. He also advises clients on patent protection strategies, conducts patent searches and Freedom to Operate (FTO) analyses, prepares responses to office actions, manages recordals of assignments and licensing.
Nikolay holds two degrees with honors from the National Technical University of Ukraine “Kyiv Polytechnic Institute”: a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering for Machine-Tool Building (2012) and a Master’s Degree in Intellectual Property (2014).
Nikolay joined the company in February 2017. Throughout his career, he has gained extensive experience in patent prosecution and IP management. He is in charge of patent portfolios for clients of innovative industries, as biotech and medical devices, electronic, and automotive. Nikolay provides comprehensive assistance in obtaining and maintaining patent protection and ensures effective communication with Patent Offices across Ukraine, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Moldova.
As part of his professional activity, he represents IPR Group at international IP events and shares best practices and professional insights in the field of intellectual property through publications.
Publications:
2026 Pharmaceutical Patent Cliff: Generic Market Opportunity in Ukraine
Patent Practice for the Object of “Use” in Ukraine and Its Application in the Pharmaceutical Industry
Uzbekistan: A Promising Destination for Innovative Business
The importance of a Patent Search before filing an Application
The Guidebook to Patenting in the CIS and EAPO
Languages: English, Russian, Ukrainian
