IP law firm Zivko Mijatovic & Partners remains highly recommended in Serbia. The firm handles both enforcement and protection matters, particularly for trade marks. The firm has 15 offices across south-eastern Europe, allowing it to coordinate regional IP strategies for clients. Marija Markićević Pijević is the head of the Serbian office. She specialises in enforcement and prosecution matters. Vladimir Marenović heads the legal department and oversees all contentious matters in the region.
2024/2025
"We have worked with the law firm Zivko Mijatovic & Partners for more than ten years in all matters of intellectual property and unfair competition law, but especially in trademark prosecution and litigation, namely with their offices in Serbia, Kosovo, Montenegro and Croatia, whereby their law firms at these locations obviously cooperate excellently and are well informed about cross-border cases in each matter. The legal services at all locations are outstanding. One can rely on them one hundred percent. They usually respond within minutes – competently, prudently, clearly in their explanations, perceptively and with excellent strategic skills and impressive successes. We mainly work with senior counsel Mina Jovanovic Ninkovic and partner Vladimir Marenovic. Mina Jovanovic Ninkovic is a "rising star" who, after completing an excellent doctoral thesis, has now chosen to go into private practice. She is of exceptional intelligence and incredible conciseness – always combined with high working speed, great responsiveness and impressive friendliness in cooperation. Vladimir Marenovic is an experienced partner, prudent, always concerned about the client's welfare and an important cornerstone for the great success of the firm."
"They worked diligently for the client."
Mina Jovanovic Ninkovic
"Mina Jovanovic Ninkovic is a rising star who, after completing an excellent doctoral thesis, has now chosen to go into private practice. She is of exceptional intelligence and incredible conciseness – always combined with high working speed, great responsiveness and impressive friendliness in cooperation."
Vladimir Marenovic
"Vladimir Marenovic is an experienced partner, prudent, always concerned about the client's welfare and an important cornerstone for the great success of the firm."
2023
"The team provide very quick response to any enquiry, knowing the business so well, and give very pragmatic and business-oriented advice. We also appreciate the reasonable fees and high-quality advice."
"They are a team we trust and we appreciate their professionalism, readiness and promptness."
"The legal services at all locations are outstanding. One can rely on them one hundred percent. They usually respond within minutes – competently, prudently, clearly in their explanations, perceptively and with excellent strategic skills and impressive successes."
"They are competent and provide sensible advice."
2021 client testimonials
A client said the firm offers a "cost-effective" service and the team is "proactive and willing to provide guidance and assistance in several areas of IP enforcement".
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