With ‘excellent knowledge of IP’, Mikijelj Jankovic & Bogdanovic has enviable experience in trade marks, patents, designs, geographical indications, and plant varieties, along with copyright and domain names. Trade mark and patent specialist Dejan Bogdanović is ’the litigation star of the practice‘, while Mara Janković is an expert in customs, litigation, plant varieties, trade marks, and designs. The practice further includes Lena Petrović, an adviser on customs, litigation, advertising and data protection; Nevena Drobnjaković, who acts for photographers on copyright protection; and Adam Bogdanović, a practitioner in the protection of IP rights.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The MJB team is exceptional in Serbia - knowledgeable, professional, responsive, and great value for reasonable fees.’

  • ‘Exceptional cooperation that is reflected in its high levels of professionalism and exceptional knowledge of this field.’

  • ‘Clients are satisfied with the results and overall cooperation.’

  • ‘Excellent knowledge of IP. Provides expert advice with good explanations.’

  • ‘Extremely reliable regarding IP portfolio management.’

  • ‘Dejan Bogranović is highly recommended - the litigation star of the practice. His reputation is well known on the market and clients have complete faith in his ability to protect their interests before the competent authorities.’

  • ‘Dejan Bogdanović is a true professional - an unrivalled IP expert in Serbia and great to work with.’
  • ‘Mara Janković ensures that brands are protected.’

Key clients

  • Procter & Gamble Company
  • CPA Global
  • Bosal doo Belgrade
  • GALPHARMACIA doo
  • United Media Digital
  • Savencia SA
  • Serbia Broadband – Srpske kablovske mreže doo
  • Soko Štark d.o.o. Beograd a member company of the Atlantic Group
  • Galenika Industrijski komplex doo
  • VEKA AG Germany
  • MGA Entertainment Inc
  • GUESS Inc

Work highlights

  • Representing GALENIKA INDUSTRIJSKI KOMPLEX doo in a dispute regarding the infringement of a famous trade mark.
  • Represents Serbia Broadband – Srpske kablovske mreže doo (SBB doo) in a trade mark infringement dispute initiated by BIZNET doo.
  • Represents Savencia SA in opposition proceedings before the Serbian Intellectual Property Office, where the descriptiveness and lack of distinctiveness of the trade mark MINI ROLL for cheese products is being contested.

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Dejan Bogdanović, Mara Janković

Other key lawyers

Lena Petrović, Nevena Drobnjaković, Adam Bogdanović