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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.

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:
PETOŠEVIĆ d.o.o. Cankarjeva cesta 4 1000 Ljubljana Slovenia
Tel:+386 59 067345 Fax:+386 59 067 347 Email:Contact Us Web Address:https://cwbip.com/

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Overview

CWB is a leading intellectual property law firm with a strong presence in Slovenia, operating under the merged entity of Cedar White Bradley, PETOŠEVIĆ Group, and Hahn & Hahn since 2023. 

The firm provides comprehensive IP services, including patent strategy, trademark prosecution, copyright, industrial designs, and IP litigation. 

Notable trademark practitioner: Barbara Mencin  

The Slovenian office, located in Ljubljana, is headed by Barbara Mencin

 
Testimonials

2026

"I greatly appreciate the swift, precise, and pragmatic work of the law firm and Barbara Mencin. We faced a truly challenging case and a difficult opponent. Ms Mencin demonstrated patience and exceptional tact, enabling us to successfully resolve the matter. At all times, I felt well supported, thoroughly advised, and fully understood. Her feedback was consistently helpful and instrumental in moving us forward. There was always time for follow-up questions. Together, we were able to develop strategic considerations, which were reinforced by Ms Mencin’s profound expertise and understanding of business."

Barbara Mencin

"I greatly appreciate the swift, precise, and pragmatic work of  Barbara Mencin. We faced a truly challenging case and a difficult opponent. Ms Mencin demonstrated patience and exceptional tact, enabling us to successfully resolve the matter. At all times, I felt well supported, thoroughly advised, and fully understood."

Linked Reviews
Trade mark

Case studies show that the firm represented the client, a world-known energy drinks retailer in trademark infringement court cases regarding parallel imports of the products.  

Maja Žnidarič Plevnik is the key practitioner to watch. 

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