With over a decade of experience in intellectual property and commercial law, Sherzod Utkirkhujaev has established himself as one of Uzbekistan’s most forward-thinking legal advisors in the fields of brand protection, regulatory strategy, and business compliance. Combining deep doctrinal expertise with a pragmatic, commercially driven approach, he advises multinational corporations and high-growth regional businesses on safeguarding their intellectual assets while navigating an evolving regulatory environment.
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Sherzod has designed and led comprehensive IP protection and enforcement strategies for international brands operating in the FMCG, pharmaceutical, IT, automotive, and logistics sectors. His work spans the full lifecycle of brand protection, ranging from trademark portfolio structuring and customs recordal to complex enforcement actions, anti-counterfeiting initiatives, and unfair competition proceedings. He regularly represents clients before courts, the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Uzbekistan, customs authorities, and other regulatory bodies, successfully coordinating litigation, administrative actions, and strategic negotiations to secure tangible commercial outcomes.
Beyond dispute resolution, Sherzod plays a critical advisory role in licensing structures, technology transfer compliance, distribution frameworks, and cross-border transactions His reputation is built on delivering solutions that align legal protection with broader market-entry and business objectives, as well as acting as a forward-thinking strategy-oriented legal practitioner.
Sherzod is fluent in English, Russian and Uzbek
Memberships and Academic Positions:
Appeals Commission of the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Lecturer at Westminster International University in Tashkent.
Judge for Uzbek national rounds of the Phillip C. Jessup Moot Court Competition
Education:
Westminster International University in Tashkent – Bachelor of Laws (LL.B)
University of Glasgow – Master of Laws (LLM)
