News from the Office and other IP institutions.

Enforcement of IP laws

Discovery of the infringement of the Rolex trademark in a joint action by the authorities of the Republic of Serbia

The forged goods of well-known brands, such as Rolex, are not marketed exclusively based on low prices. It is often advertised on the internet or offered directly through personal recommendations while the price most often suggests the possibility that it may be authentic goods

World Intellectual Property Day

In 2025, under the umbrella theme “Intellectual Property and Music: Feel the Beat of IP”, we celebrate contributions of creators, inventors and entrepreneurs who push the boundaries of innovation and creativity, creating music

Lecture on intellectual property at the School of Textile and Leather Design in Novi Pazar

During the lecture, the concept of intellectual property rights protection was presented with the focus on protection of industrial property rights, especially trademarks and industrial design

Invitation to take the professional exam for representatives for distinctive signs

The Intellectual Property Office invites all interested parties to submit applications for the professional examination for distinctive signs representatives by May 20, 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Contemporary trends in patenting in the world and in our country and patent protection strategy of Nikola Tesla

On Monday, February 24, 2025, at the Museum of Science and Technology in Belgrade, in the framework of the exhibition “Guardians of Innovations – 100 Years of the First Serbian Patent” a lecture was held by the experts from the IPO