Karanovic & Partners
Senior Associate (Independent Attorney at Law in cooperation with Karanovic & Partners)
A ‘go-to firm for trade marks in the region’, Karanovic & Partners' advice includes strategies for the enforcement of IP rights. The team also assists several software companies on copyright issues, particularly licensing work; and in relation to patents, the group advises on patent applications and prosecutes infringements. The department further collaborates with customs, market inspectors and private investigators during anti-counterfeiting operations. Heading the ’proactive’ IP practice group, Nikola Kliska routinely advises on the development of trade mark portfolios, representing IP clients before the courts, and is experienced in anti-counterfeiting matters.
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Testimonials
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‘The team's proactive communication, timely updates, and commitment to excellence leaves no room for ambiguity or uncertainty.’
- ‘Thanks to their tireless efforts, clients achieve favourable outcomes.’
- ‘Nikola Kliska is a lawyer that clients are happy to have in their corner.’
‘As a one-stop-shop, they are a go-to firm for trade marks in the region.’
‘Clients value that the firm is happy to provide fee estimates prior to taking on a matter - provides security for clients engaging in cross-border portfolio management or enforcement work.’
‘The team approaches clients’ situations with a unique blend of expertise, diligence and determination.’
‘Nikola Kliska is terrific for trade mark matters and takes on mandates in Croatia, Serbia and Bosnia seamlessly, always having the clients' best interests at heart.’
‘Nikola Kliska navigates clients through the intricacies of AI brilliantly.’
Key clients
- Philip Morris International Management S.A.
- Dutch Environment Corporation
- Brand New World AG
- Hidden Sound GmbH
- Quantox
- Ball Packaging
Work highlights
- Advised a movie producer from Hollywood on a co-production agreement and filming of multiple movies in Serbia.
- Assisted a software company with a broad anti-piracy market sweep.
- Advising a video on-demand platform on copyright issues across the Balkans, including Serbia.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Rising stars with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
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Nikola Kliska