Mara Jankovic writes about Serbia’s new hybrid trademark opposition system in the July 29, 2020 issue of the INTA Bulletin
The new system is a hybrid of Serbia’s previous full examination system and a new opposition system allowing third-party challenges to trademark applications. It was introduced by the new Trademark Law, which entered into force on February 1, 2020.
A Breakthrough for Geographical Indications
A single registration for a geographical indication with WIPO will soon be possible. We bring you a brief update on the Geneva Act of the Lisbon Agreement for the Protection of Appellations of Origin and their International Registration, which came into force on February 26, 2020, in our article, published on April 30, 2020 in HouseMarques.
MJB ranked by Legal 500 2020
MJB has once again been top ranked by Legal 500 in the fields of IP (read more), dispute resolution (read more) and employment law (read more).
MJB Article on Data Protection in Chambers & Partners Data Protection & Privacy 2020 Practice Guide
MJB contributed an article on data protection in Serbia in Chambers&Partners Data Protection & Privacy 2020 Practice Guide. Read more
Mara Jankovic reported on the new Serbia Trademark Legislation for INTA Bulletin issued on March 1st 2020
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“The first choice for trademark work in Serbia” is the verdict on well-established firm MJB – WTR1000 2020
“The first choice for trademark work in Serbia” is the verdict on well-established firm MJB. Belgrade-based but active across the Balkan region via a carefully selected and cultivated network of correspondents, the firm manages large IP portfolios with a deft touch and expertly handles litigation and enforcement matters for prestigious companies, including one of the top Swiss watch brands.
MJB, Dejan Bogdanovic, Vladimir Djeric and Mara Jankovic top ranked by Chambers & Partners Europe 2020
Chambers & Partners Europe 2020 ranked MJB in Band 1 of IP law offices in Serbia. Dejan Bogdanovic and Mara Jankovic are recognized as the leading practitioners in the field.
New Trademark Law in Serbia
The long expected new Trademark Law in Serbia entered into force on February 1st and has introduced the opposition system replacing the traditional full examination system. However, the IP Office still examines trademark applications both on absolute and relative grounds before publication as part of their official duties. Apart from the opposition system major changes […]
Recognition for MJB IP Office patent practice
Lawyer Monthly – Legal Awards 2019. Recognising achievement and success in the legal industry – A category winner for Patents Serbia in 2019 is the IP Office Mikijelj Jankjović & Bogdanovic from Belgrade.
MJB IP Office welcomes Katarina Cavor
MJB Intellectual Property Office has welcomed a new member to their team, Ms Katarina Čavor. Ms Čavor is a patent attorney who had previously worked at both the IP Office of Serbia and the EUIPO.
