About us

At NBDM Law Office, we unite our strengths, combining over 17 years of rich expertise in intellectual property law. We bring a deep commitment to excellence, offering legal services in the realm of intellectual property rights protection and management.

Our Principles


Commitment to
Excellence

We pledge an unwavering commitment to high quality of service, ensuring that your intellectual creations receive nothing but the best.


Tailored Client
Care

Every creator is unique, and so is our approach. We offer personalized solutions that resonate with your individual needs.


Meticulous Attention
to Detail

We analyze every aspect of your intellectual property, ensuring comprehensive protection down to the finest detail.


Infuse Meaning and
Rationality

We blend rationality with creativity, crafting solutions that not only protect but also enhance the value of your ideas.


Bold Solutions for Forward-Thinking Creators

We embrace courage in our strategies, offering innovative solutions that set new standards in intellectual property protection.


Evolve with Time and
Technology

We are committed to staying ahead of the curve, continuously advancing our methods to align with the latest in technology and market trends.

Nelly Bosakova

Nelly Bosakova

FOUNDER & ATTORNEY AT LAW

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+359 898 610 944

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Education and qualifications:

  • LL.M. in law, Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski, Sofia, 2006

  • CopyrightX, a specialized course in US copyright law, Harvard Law School and Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society, 2017

  • WIPO Academy, Advanced Course on Collective Management of Copyright and Related Rights for Legal Practitioners, 2019

Memberships:

  • Member of Sofia BAR Association

  • Trademark and Design Attorney with the Bulgarian Patent Office (BPO)

  • Professional representative with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO)

Professional experience: 

  • 2003 – 2005  Administrative assistant, Bulgarian Association of Music Producers/BAMP

  • 2006 – 2016 Associate attorney at ARSIS Consulting Law Firm

  • 2016 – at present Managing partner and attorney at NBDM Law Office

Area of expertise:

  • Counselling, opinions, preparation of contracts and other documents in the field of intellectual property rights in areas ranging from music and audio-visual works, performing arts and publishing, to photography works, software, databases, industrial property rights; legal consulting of collective management rightholders’ organizations, etc.

  • Analysis of available IP assets, their compliance with applicable law and structuring of the rights management processes

  • Litigation practice in civil, criminal, and administrative copyright and neighboring rights infringement and trademark-related cases; litigation practice in competition proceedings, etc.

  • Participation in various working groups on amendments to national legislation in the field of intellectual property

Desislava Mateva

Desislava Mateva

FOUNDER & ATTORNEY AT LAW

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+359 888 439 525

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Education and qualifications:

  • LL.M. in law, University of National and World Economy, Sofia, 2002

  • Summer program in American Law, Amsterdam Session, Leyden University, Columbia University, University of Amsterdam, 2003

  • CopyrightX, a specialized course in US copyright law, Harvard Law School and Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society, 2017

Memberships:

  • Member of Sofia BAR Association

  • Trademark and Design Attorney with the Bulgarian Patent Office (BPO)

  • Professional representative with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO)

Professional experience: 

  • 2002 – 2004  IPR legal counsel of local and international entertainment software companies and distributors

  • 2004 – 2016 Associate attorney at ARSIS Consulting Law Firm

  • 2016 – at present Managing partner and attorney at NBDM Law Office

Area of expertise:

  • Counselling, opinions, preparation of licensing and other agreements in the field of intellectual property including but not limited to computer programs, musical and/or audio-visual works and recordings, performing arts, databases, publishing, industrial property rights; legal consulting of professional defense rightholders’ organizations, etc.

  • Analysis of available IP assets, their compliance with applicable law and structuring of the rights management processes

  • Litigation practice in civil, criminal, and administrative copyright and neighboring rights infringement and trademark-related cases; litigation practice in website blocking actions, etc.

  • Litigation practice before the European Court of Justice

  • Participation in various working groups on amendments to national legislation in the field of intellectual property

We create an open, long-lasting relationship with our clients. Let’s do great work together!