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Filling of oppositions is now possible in all 8 jurisdictions we operate in. New TM applications are examined on absolute grounds by local IPOs, then published, and open for 3rd…

Tips on overcoming Provisional Refusals based on relative grounds in Republic of Serbia Most jurisdictions our office covers (Albania, Bosnia, Croatia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro and Slovenia) are based on the…

Guidelines for various TM changes in the Balkans Here we seek to give a comprehensive look at various documents and requirements for when changes happen during the long life of…

Q&A II – Ex- Yu: Resolving conflict Each month we answer 3-5 questions our clients most often have and share it in our Q&A series. Here we are going to…

Q&A I – Ex-Yu: Basics on TM protection protocol Each month we answer 3-5 questions our clients most often have and share it in our Q&A series.    Q: How…

We have previously written about the importance of the annual Custom’s  petition and, for the new readers, wanted to shortly again sum up the important points:

Tips on overcoming Provisional Refusals based on relative grounds in Republic of Serbia

Most jurisdictions our office covers (Albania, Bosnia, Croatia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro and Slovenia) are based on the opposition system – new applications are examined on absolute grounds, then published, and open for 3rd party oppositions based on relative grounds.

Here are a few details to keep in mind when filing national applications/designations:

While most jurisdictions we cover are members of the Madrid protocol ,Kosovo, for the time being is not. As a very small territory, it is often overlooked, but can prove strategically important for the companies that have interest in the Balkans area.

SERBIA ALBANIA BOSNIA CROATIA MACEDONIA MONTENEGRO SLOVENIA

Although the EP validations are uniformly regulated by the European patent Convention, here are a few curiosities you may find interesting.

Enforcement and IP protection go hand in hand.

Important part of the enforcement strategy is a solid plan for seizure matters, especially in the Balkans region, where many trade routes intersect.