Sonya Stoyanova

Legal Counsel - IP & Commercial at Tide

Sonya Stoyanova has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Sonya most recently worked as a Legal Counsel - IP & Commercial at Tide since December 2021. Prior to that, they served as a Legal Associate at DGKV from March 2020 to October 2021, also holding a role as a Legal Intern at the same company from December 2017 to February 2020. Sonya has also gained valuable experience as a Legal Intern at Sofia City Court and Sofia Regional Court from November 2017 to July 2018, where they actively participated in various legal tasks and researched case-law. Additionally, they briefly worked as a Legal Intern at Borja Abogados from September 2017 to October 2017. Sonya's earlier work experience includes a role as an Agent at TELUS International Europe from January 2016 to August 2017, where they developed strong language skills and interpersonal skills while serving as a customer support agent. Throughout their work experience, Sonya has demonstrated their ability to engage in legal tasks, communicate effectively, and develop valuable soft skills.

Sonya Stoyanova's education history is as follows:

- From 2014 to 2019, they attended Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski and obtained a Master's Degree in Law.

- In 2019, they took a Course in Arbitration to specialize in Dispute Resolution.

- In 2016 and 2017, they studied at Universidad de Málaga and earned a Grado en Derecho degree.

- Between 2009 and 2014, they attended 31 SUCHEM Ivan Vazov high school, focusing on Spanish Language and Literature.

- In 2018, they participated in the European Law Moot Court Competition, enhancing their legal skills in a competitive setting.

Sonya Stoyanova has also received additional certifications, including:

- European Union Trade Mark (EUTM) in a Nutshell 2019 from EUIPO - European Union Intellectual Property Office, obtained in July 2023.

- General Course on Intellectual Property from the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), obtained in December 2022.

- A Certificate for Excellent Performance in the "FULBRIGHT" Court Internship Program from ЛексАрт, obtained in February 2020.

- A Certificate for Participation in the English Contract Law for International M&A Lawyers Workshop from DGKV, obtained in January 2020.

- A Certificate for Completed Training in Arbitration from the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, obtained in May 2019.

- A Certificate for Participation in the "FULBRIGHT" Internship Program in Sofia Regional Court 2017-2018 from the Fulbright Association, obtained in February 2019.

- A Certificate for Participation in Active Listening Training from TELUS International Bulgaria, obtained in June 2016.

- A Certificate for Participation in the Leadership Academy Seminar from AIESEC, obtained in November 2015.

- A Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) from Cambridge Assessment, obtained in March 2013.

Sonya also holds a B-level Driving License issued by the Ministry of Interior, Bulgaria, although the specific month and year of obtaining the license are not provided.

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Timeline

  • Legal Counsel - IP & Commercial

    July 1, 2023 - present

  • Legal Counsel IP Commercial

    December, 2021