Intellectual Property Law in Serbia and Montenegro
Intellectual property assets, including trademarks, copyright, software, designs, and trade secrets represent some of the most valuable assets a business owns. For companies operating in Serbia and Montenegro, securing and enforcing those rights requires legal counsel with solid expertise in local legal framework and a practical understanding of how IP issues arise in real business contexts.
Ownership, Licensing and Protection
We advise domestic and international clients on the full range of intellectual property matters in Serbia and Montenegro. We conduct the necessary searches and filings and manage prosecution and opposition proceedings before the relevant authorities. We regularly advise on IP matters arising in the context of corporate transactions, including the identification and evaluation of IP assets and the assessment of IP-related risks as part of due diligence.
Enforcement and Disputes
We assist clients in enforcing their intellectual property rights across Serbia and Montenegro. Our enforcement work includes anti-counterfeiting and anti-piracy measures, customs procedures, border controls, and the management of infringement proceedings before the courts. Where disputes can be resolved without litigation, we assist through negotiation and alternative dispute resolution.
Technology Transactions and AI
Our IP practice covers the technology and digital dimensions of intellectual property, including software licensing, IT agreements, and the IP aspects of technology transactions. We also advise on the intellectual property implications of artificial intelligence, a developing area that is becoming relevant for businesses across virtually every sector.
Services
• Trademark protection
• Copyright
• IP enforcement and anti-counterfeiting
• IP due diligence in transactions
• Software and IT agreements
• Domain name and online infringement disputes
• AI and intellectual property advice