News from the Office and other IP institutions.

New – 13th Edition of the Nice Classification, Version 2026

The new edition of the Nice Classification, Nice 13-2026, introduces several significant changes compared to previous amendments, including the addition and transfer of goods and services from one class to another

Conclusions and Measures Following the Round Table with Representatives

Following the round table with representatives held on January 23, 2026, the IP Office reviewed the proposals and suggestions presented and defined further steps aimed at improving its electronic services and the transparency of its work

Video instructions for electronic filing of applications via the IPO eApplication Portal

We would like to inform the users of the Intellectual Property Office`s electronic services that video instructions for the using of the IPO`s eApplication portal are available on the web site of the Office

Apply for the Support Programme for the European Patent Administration Certification (EPAC) exam preparation

All interested parties are invited to apply for this Programme. Applications may be submitted directly to the EPO using the online application form available via the following link, which will be accessible from 30 January to 17 February 2026

Notice on Working Hours During the Holidays

We would like to inform you that the Intellectual Property Office will be open on 31 December 2025 until 1:00 p.m., while all electronic services will remain available

Announcing the European Patent Administration Certification (EPAC) 2026 application process

Starting in 2026, the new Candidate Support Programme (CSP) will expand its support to candidates preparing for the European Patent Administration Certification (EPAC)

Invitation to take the professional exam for distinctive signs representatives

The Intellectual Property Office invites all the interested parties to submit applications for the professional examination for distinctive signs representatives by November 17th, 2025

Invitation to take the professional examination for patent representatives

The Intellectual Property Office invites all interested parties to submit applications for the professional examination for patent representatives by November 10, 2025

Awards competition of the World Intellectual Property Organization – applications due by October 10

The competition has been opened for the presentation of awards of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) for 2025 in the four categories of competition

Apply for the Candidate Support Program (CSP) for preparing European Qualifying Examination (EQE) for professional representatives before the EPO

We invite all the interested candidates to apply for the Candidate Support Program (CSP) for preparation of the European Qualifying Examination (EQE) not later than 15 August 2025

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

Principles of Common Practice EU – CP14

Intellectual Property Office of the Republic of Serbia successfully cooperates with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) in harmonizing EU Principles of Common Practice in trademarks and designs field

Invitation for passing expert examination for representatives for distinctive signs

The Intellectual Property Office invites all the interested persons to file, ending with 11. 12. 2024, application for the passing of expert examination for representatives for distinctive signs

Competition for the awards of the World Intellectual Property Organization – applications can be submitted till October 10, 2024

We inform you with great pleasure that the competition has been opened for the presentation of awards of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) for 2024 in the four categories of competition

Information for Users

We wish to inform the users of the services provided by the IP Office of the Republic of Serbia that on the July 27th, 2024, the works on the adaptation and energetic modernization of the building of the IP Office have begun