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From its establishment the Education and Information Center has been publishing an EIC Newsletter with information about topical subjects in the field of intellectual property. The EIC Newsletter is intended for all organizations and individuals involved in intellectual property or seeking knowledge in this field. You can see all previous bulletins at the following link.

The aim of this analysis is to evaluate present scope and presence of crime in the field of IPR in Serbia, with the special emphasize on counterfeiting and piracy. Analysis was conducted in the period from October 2014 to March 2015. It included the survey of the existing literature, conversations with the existing representatives of institutions in Serbia authorized for the IPR enforcement, meetings with the holders of rights in Serbia, discussions with the international bodies for the IPR enforcement, communication with the international holder of rights and the market study.

Total value of pirated of forged goods in the world surpasses 250 million dollars. In addition to great losses suffered by the original right holders, the counterfeited goods represents a serious threat for the health and safety of people, bearing in mind that it can be found in all sectors, including food and beverage production, spare parts for planes and medical devices.

Intellectual Property Development Strategy decides about the directions, measures and goals of middle term, short term and longterm development of the system of intellectual property in the Republic of Serbia, in order to harmonize it with the development interests of the country.

The most important factor for the success of an IP system in a country is to establish an understanding of the role of IP in agricultural, industrial and scientific innovation, its contribution to education, social and cultural development and its importance for trade and economic growth. It is therefore important to provide for effective IP at all relevant levels of education. The Queen Mary University of London published this study.

Study “Review of the Innovation Process and the Corresponding Funding Possibilities in Serbia” presents existing situation in relation to the innovation activities in Serbia. It provides analysis of the Strategy for scientific and technological development and of the partnership for national innovation system. Innovation potential has been analysed in relation to seven national priorities in the research and development area.

Primary objective of this project was to understand Serbia’s current innovation system, and the extent to which intellectual property is or should be incorporated therein. It included a desk review to map the innovation system in Serbia and to identify the main institutions and actors.

This publication of the World Intellectual Property Organization represents a guide into the IP world. By providing basic information on patents, trademarks, industrial designs, indications of geographical origin, copyright and related rights, as well as on intellectual property itself, this publication stands as irreplaceable for those who wish to step into the IP environment. It is available for download here, as well as on the WIPO’s website.