The Intellectual Property Office

The Intellectual Property Office is an institution that is responsible for the tasks related to industrial property rights, copyright, and related rights.

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Patents

All registers and patent databases

Trademarks

All registers and trademark databases

Copyright and Related Rights

Records of copyright and related rights

Industrial Design

Industrial design databases

Indications of Geographical Origin

All registers and databases

News

News from the Intellectual Property Office and other areas and institutions.

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14.04.2025.

Certified producers of “Zlatarski sir” demonstrate continuous quality

“Zlatarski sir” is a designation of origin for a soft full-fat cheese with at least 50% of milk fat content in dry-matter, produced exclusively in the defined area of Zlatar

News

09.04.2025.

Do you know how many types of honey with geographical origin are internationally protected under the Lisbon system?

An analysis of the database of internationally registered geographical indications within the Lisbon System (Lisbon Express) indicates that there are

Events

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03.04.2025.

The IPO at the 20th SPREG Business Fair in Valjevo

You are welcome to visit us on April 3rd and 4th, 2025 from 10.00 a.m. to 19.00 p.m. and on April 5th 2025, from 10.00 a.m. to 15.00 p.m. and learn more about the protection of intellectual property

News

28.03.2025.

140th anniversary of Tesla’s first patent application

Since Nikola Tesla filed his first patent application on March 30, 1885, this year marks the 140th anniversary of its filing. The subject of this patent application, filed in the United States under number 160,574, is an electric arc lamp

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27.03.2025.

Kulen from Srem gained an authorized user

Kulen from Srem gained an authorized user. That is the But & Co Meat Processing Shop from Laćarak. Kulen from Srem is made from first class pork, has a pleasant and specific smell and taste

News

27.03.2025.

EPO Patent Index 2024 issued

The European Patent Office (EPO) has recently published the Patent Index for 2024 which presents an overview of applications for the European patent protection and European patents granted by the European Patent Office

News

05.03.2025.

WIPO Global Awards 2025 for Companies and Startups – Applications are open until March 31, 2025.

This year’s awards recognise exceptional small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups that are smart in using the intellectual property rights protection system and contributing to society

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04.03.2025.

Presentation of the WIPO pilot study “Gender Gap in Industrial Designs of Central European and Baltic States”: Monday, March 10, 2025

During the event, all the participants will have the opportunity to find out more about the role of women designers, challenges and opportunities in creative industries

News

28.02.2025.

Call for candidates to apply for the BRIPC IP Capability Online Training Program for IP Practitioners

This training program is designed in the form of video courses, available freely via the China Intellectual Property E-learning Platform

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25.02.2025.

The Assistant Director of the IPO chaired the 18th meeting of the Working Group for the Development of the Patent Cooperation Treaty

Ms. Aleksandra Mihailović, Assistant Director in charge of the Patent Sector of the IPO, at the proposal of the Central European and Baltic States (CEBS) Regional Group chaired the 18th meeting of the Working Group for the Development of the PCT

The Value of Intellectual Property in Business

Intellectual property, as an intangible asset, can be much more valuable than your company's physical assets. It can become a valuable tool in the process of positioning in the market and provide a competitive advantage over the competition. That is why it is important to identify it and protect it in time with appropriate intellectual property rights.

How Intellectual Property Affects Business

A good idea can be key to developing someone's business. Therefore, it should be adequately protected using intellectual property rights.

Stories of Serbian Companies

Learn more about the importance of protecting intellectual property firsthand. Experiences of SMEs reveal how they protect their brands and businesses.

Intellectual Property Pre-diagnostics

By using the intellectual property pre-diagnostic service, companies gain a clear insight into their strengths and weaknesses related to intellectual property.

Science and Technology in the Protection of Intellectual Property

Protection of scientific results is one of the basic preconditions for the successful commercialization of inventions. Learn the process from the emergence of the invention to its commercialization.

Support and Services of the Intellectual Property Office

Learn more about IPR services and publications.

Intellectual Property Gazette

Official Gazette of Intellectual Property Office

Electronic Publications

Guides, publications, monographs and other editions in electronic form

Registered IP Agents

Excerpt from the Register of representatives kept by the Intellectual Property Office

Mediation

Disputes in the IPR field can be more easily resolved through mediation.

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have any questions, see the frequently asked questions

Laws and Regulations

See all laws and regulations governing intellectual property rights.

Useful Links

Additional useful links

Open Doors

We invite you to come to the Open Door of the Intellectual Property Office

Information Services

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