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Yana Todorova

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Yana combines excellent technical command of IP law with a clear strategic mindset. (Chambers Europe 2026)

Yana Todorova provides a sharp, detail-oriented approach and an impressive ability to manage complex matters efficiently. (Legal 500 2026)

Yana Todorova quickly grasps the nuances of each situation and provides advice that is precise, balanced and easy to act on. (Chambers Europe 2026)

Yana Todorova brings a rare mix of technical precision and commercial awareness. (Lega 500 2026)

Yana Todorova

Yana Todorova leads the firm’s Artificial Intelligence practice. She specialises in the intersection of intellectual property and technology, advising on cutting-edge legal developments in the digital space.

Yana has deep expertise in EU digital regulation, particularly the Digital Services Act (DSA), Digital Markets Act (DMA), and other legislation shaping platform governance and intellectual property. She helps clients navigate the evolving legal landscape to remain compliant and competitive.

Her practice also focuses on developing tailored trademark strategies for clients, managing the full lifecycle of brand protection—from registration and enforcement to risk assessment and portfolio optimisation. Yana regularly advises clients on protecting their IP assets locally and internationally while anticipating market and regulatory challenges.

With a Master’s degree in Intellectual Property Law from Panthéon-Sorbonne University Paris 1, Yana combines strong international credentials with in-depth knowledge of Bulgarian law. She is qualified to practice before the Bulgarian Patent Office and EUIPO.

Yana’s broad expertise spans structuring sponsorship, advertising, and broadcast agreements, advising on software licensing, and representing clients in content-related litigation, especially in media and entertainment. 

Prior to joining Kambourov & Partners, Yana interned at the International Arbitration & Litigation department of Herbert Smith Freehills Paris LLP and at the Secretariat of the ICC International Court of Arbitration. Yana was a member of the Panthéon-Sorbonne University Paris 1 team participating in the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot in 2012, coached the team the following year and has been coaching Bulgarian students for the Moot ever since.   


Education      

  • Master's degree in Private International Law and International Trade Law from Panthéon-Sorbonne University Paris 1, Sorbonne Law School (LLM, 2012)   
  • Master’s degree in Intellectual Property Law (with honors, Sorbonne Law School, 2013)   

Admissions      

  • Sofia Bar Association   
  • Industrial property representative admitted to practice with the Bulgarian Patent Office and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO)
  • Qualified appraiser of intellectual property rights with the Chamber of independent appraisers in Bulgaria

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