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Key contacts
Partner, Head of MENA Trade Marks: Theuns Van De Merwe
Partner, Head of MENA Patents: Claudia Berndt
Head of EECA IP: Anamarija Stančić Petrović
Partner, Head of Africa Trade Marks: Victor Williams
Head of Africa Patents: Janusz Luterek
Quick facts
Number of Partners

7

Number of IP Practitioners

170

Languages

English, Arabic, Africaans, French, German, Russian, Spanish

Network Memberships

INTA, ECTA, AIPPI, AIPLA, LES, Marques

Established

2023

Key practice areas
Intellectual property
Trade mark
Patent
Firm overview

CWB emerged as an unrivalled super-regional firm in 2023 following the merger of leading regional IP specialists Cedar White Bradley, PETOŠEVIĆ Group and Hahn & Hahn. With 29 offices, 170 practitioners, and 300 employees, CWB now manages the portfolios of some of the world’s leading IP owners across 100+ jurisdictions in Africa, Central Asia, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East.

Through our extensive network of offices and affiliated partners, we deliver centrally managed IP solutions supported by dedicated, cross-jurisdictional, client-specific teams. By combining advanced IP practices with deep local expertise, we ensure consistent, high-quality service across a vast and often challenging geographical region.

CWB offers a full spectrum of IP services covering virtually all IP rights, along with brand management and enforcement. Our teams safeguard thousands of IP rights for market-leading clients across a wide range of industries. We also provide specialized Media & Entertainment expertise, guiding clients through complex regulatory landscapes in areas such as film production, content streaming, crypto, advertising, data protection, social media, software licensing, and music usage.

CWB is thinking beyond the technology available today to transform the IP services industry. We are implementing the most innovative technologies and leveraging automation and AI to enhance the client and employee experience and to achieve industry-leading efficiencies.

CWB offers a full suite of IP and related services through its offices and affiliated offices in the following countries:
 
AFRICA: Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe

CENTRAL ASIA: Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan

EASTERN EUROPE: Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Georgia, Hungary, Kosovo (UNSCR 1244), Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Ukraine

MIDDLE EAST: Bahrain, Gaza Strip, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kurdistan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, UAE, West Bank, Yemen.

About us
Practice Areas & Sector Specialisations

Key Practice Areas:

Copyright, Designs, Life sciences, Patent contentious, Patent litigation, Patent office proceedings, Patent prosecution, Patent strategy & counseling, Trade mark contentious, Trade mark litigation, Trade mark office proceedings, Trade mark prosecution, Trade mark strategy & counseling

Key Sector Expertise:

Biotechnology, Chemistry, Electronics, Fashion & luxury goods, FMCG, Food & beverage, Healthcare, Hospitality & leisure, Life sciences, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Media, Oil & gas, Pharmaceutical, Professional services, Universities & research, Tobacco

Address:
Vladimira Popovića 6
Floor 3, Office A 308 11070 Belgrade
Tel:+ 381 11 78 55 900 Fax:+ 381 11 78 55 901 Email:Contact Us Web Address:https://cwbip.com/

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Overview

CWB is recommended for IP protection and enforcement in Serbia. Its network of offices gives it an advantage on coordinating filing and enforcement work in the Balkan region and beyond. 

Key IP practitioner: Dragana Vulović.

Testimonials

2025

“Their ability to simplify complex legal concepts and provide clear, actionable advice has been invaluable to our business.”

“Their collaborative and client-focused approach makes working with them a seamless and positive experience."

"They are an excellent team; they answer and help us with no waiting time."

“They are highly knowledgeable, responsive, and always willing to go the extra mile to ensure our needs are met.”

"What we appreciate most about Havel & Partners’ IP service is their team's expertise and dedication.”

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Case studies show filing and disputes work. Mihajlo Zatezalo, Ana Radoman, and Mirjana Zivkovic left the firm in 2025 to run a new firm.

 

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