Mikijelj Jankovic & Bogdanovic
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Mikijelj Jankovic & Bogdanovic (MJB) attorneys at law are based in Belgrade, Serbia, with a network of correspondents in Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Macedonia Kosovo and Albania. We provide legal advice and representation to our clients in all business-related areas of law. MJB has been recognized as a regional leader in the field of intellectual property law and dispute resolution. Established in 1985, MJB has been proud to serve its clients with dedication for over 30 years. We cultivate a personalized approach towards our clients, regardless of their size, and strive to provide them with high-quality legal assistance and IP services. MJB is proud of its international orientation. We count numerous multinational companies among our clients, and our attorneys act as counsel before international courts and arbitral tribunals.
Intellectual property law: MJB has been repeatedly recognized as a leader in the Intellectual Property in Serbia and throughout the region of the Western Balkans. We assist our clients in the protection of trademarks, patents, models, designs, plant variety rights, and domain names. Our patent and trademark agents are licensed to represent clients before the Office for Protection of Intellectual Property of Serbia and the European Patent Office.
In addition to Serbia, MJB actively handles IP cases throughout the region (Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Kosovo, Macedonia and Albania), in cooperation with its local correspondents.
MJB has considerable experience in handling patent and trademark infringement cases, including customs measures. Our attorneys have also successfully advised and represented clients in many cases of copyright and related rights protection. MJB also advises and represents clients in the matters of software licensing and drafting of software escrow agreements, as well as in court proceedings concerning software rights.
We also have extensive expertise in the field of data protection and privacy law, advising clients on the collection, processing, and transfer of data. Our clients rely on us for the preparation of the internal data protection policies and compliance with the regulatory requirements.
Dispute resolution: MJB has been recognized as a leader in the field of dispute resolution in Serbia, both in court and arbitration proceedings. Our attorneys have extensive experience in international commercial and investment arbitration (ICSID, ICC, UNCITRAL, etc.) and before international courts and tribunals (ICJ, ECHR, ICTY). We have represented clients in complex cases involving different matters, such as energy and infrastructure, concession agreements, privatization, and investment law.
As a leader in IP protection, we have a strong record in handling cases of patent and trademark infringements, as well as copyright violations, before the domestic courts.
Employment law: We provide our clients with the full range of legal services in the area of employment law, including advice related to mobbing and whistleblowing.
Our attorneys advise clients on internal employment regulations, employment agreements, and procedures for termination of employment. We have vast experience representing both employers and employees in employment disputes before Serbian courts.
Our expertise also covers matters related to cross-border movement of employees and employee leasing.
Languages
- English
- French
- German
- Serbian
- Croatian
Memberships
- ABA (American Bar Association)
- AIPPI (The International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property)
- INTA - International Trademark Association
- epi – European Patent Institute
Staffing Figures
- 8 attorneys at law
- 5 patent agents
- 8 paralegals and supporting staff