CLAIMS has been operating in Serbia since February 2022. The firm has a dedicated team of six professionals based in Belgrade. They focus on providing high-quality services in intellectual property and related legal matters, ensuring robust protection and enforcement of IP rights in the region. Their comprehensive range of IP services includes tailored trademark solutions, including registration, prosecution, and management, to protect brand identity. They assist with patent applications, prosecution, and enforcement to safeguard innovations. The firm offers legal counsel on copyright registration, fair use assessments, and infringement claims for various creative works.
Notable practitioners: Ekaterina Pronicheva
2026
"Exceptional knowledge of IP law and relevant court practices. Carefully build technical positions and litigation strategies to achieve positive results and to anticipate and address opposing party arguments."
"Attentive to details, efficient in all process steps, and clear in communication with the client."
"Exceptional knowledge of IP law in key markets, combined with a deep understanding of client business needs, makes CLAIMS an exceptional IP law advisory service provider."
"We have been extremely impressed with the CLAIMS team's approach to IP strategy and trademark matters. Their advice is always well-structured, commercially focused, and tailored to our specific industry. The team has a remarkable ability to anticipate issues before they arise and provide proactive guidance. Working with them feels less like hiring an outside firm and more like having a trusted internal IP function."
"CLAIMS manages our trademark portfolio with exceptional care and precision. From initial filings to prosecution and ongoing administration, everything runs smoothly and efficiently. They have deep knowledge of both local requirements and international frameworks, which makes cross-border filings seamless. Deadlines are always met, and the team keeps us well-informed throughout every step of the process."
"The advisory support from CLAIMS is outstanding. They help us build and maintain a coherent global IP strategy that genuinely protects our brand and business interests. Their team combines deep legal expertise with a strong understanding of commercial realities — they don't just answer questions, they help us ask the right ones. We can always reach them quickly, and no matter the complexity of the issue, they respond with clarity and confidence."
Igor Nevzorov
"Creativity, business understanding, and practical outstanding solutions. Generally, a person with a beautiful mind!"
Alexey Petrov
"Alexey excels in communication — he is always clear, structured, and easy to work with. He is highly responsible and follows through on every commitment without exception. His responsiveness is truly impressive: he is available day and night, ready to consult on any question no matter how complex or urgent. Having him on our side gives us complete confidence that no matter is left unattended."
2025
"I have referred CLAIMS due to proven experience in handling cross-border matters and their deep understanding of both IP and related legal matters.”
"The team is highly knowledgeable, responsive and focused on each detail and nuances of the project to ensure exceptional service delivery.”
“Their ability to deliver accurate and actionable advice clearly makes me recommend CLAIMS as an IP advisor."
“Their ability to handle complex cross-border issues with clarity and concise advice is particularly impressive.”
The case studies show that the firm provided a comprehensive strategy to defend the client JJ Whitley Distillery in their disputes with the competitor holding the rights to the denomination of origin “Russian Vodka” and other individualization means.
Polina Semina is the key practitioner to watch.