Mikijelj Jankovic & Bogdanovic > Belgrade, Serbia > Firm Profile
Mikijelj Jankovic & Bogdanovic Offices
VLAJKOVICEVA 28
11000 BEOGRAD
Serbia
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Mikijelj Jankovic & Bogdanovic > The Legal 500 Rankings
Serbia > Employment Tier 1
Mikijelj Jankovic & Bogdanovic advises on the full spectrum of employment issues, its expertise covering working conditions, HR policies, privacy, whistleblowing, mobbing, and labour law litigation (predominantly employer- side). The practice’s experience also extends to internal employment regulations, employment contracts, and layoffs. In addition to representing corporate clients in labour disputes, department head Katarina Radović is mandated by both private companies and foreign embassies on cross-border employment work; Lena Petrović assists corporate clients with labour law litigation; and Nevena Drobnjaković is an adviser on internal employment regulations and working conditions.Practice head(s):
Katarina Radović
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Kromberg & Schubert Srbija d.o.o. Krusevac
Barlan S&M doo
Open Society Foundation (OSF) in Serbia
Pernod Ricard Srbija doo
Bauerfeind d.o.o.
Insajder Produkcija d.o.o. Beograd
Imperial Tobacco SCG doo
Forum Ziviler Friedensdienst Predstavnistvo Beograd
Mol Serbia doo
Work highlights
- Advising Barlan S&M doo on the full range of employment issues, such as working conditions, employment agreements, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Advising Kromberg & Schubert Srbija d.o.o. Krusevac on the drafting and implementation of its internal employment regulations.
- Advising Open Society Foundation on the employment aspects of its operations in Serbia.
Serbia > Intellectual property Tier 1
With ‘excellent knowledge of IP’, Mikijelj Jankovic & Bogdanovic has enviable experience in trade marks, patents, designs, geographical indications, and plant varieties, along with copyright and domain names. Trade mark and patent specialist Dejan Bogdanović is ‘the litigation star of the practice‘, while Mara Janković is an expert in customs, litigation, plant varieties, trade marks, and designs. The practice further includes Lena Petrović, an adviser on customs, litigation, advertising and data protection; Nevena Drobnjaković, who acts for photographers on copyright protection; and Adam Bogdanović, a practitioner in the protection of IP rights.Practice head(s):
Dejan Bogdanović; Mara Janković
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The MJB team is exceptional in Serbia – knowledgeable, professional, responsive, and great value for reasonable fees.’
‘Exceptional cooperation that is reflected in its high levels of professionalism and exceptional knowledge of this field.’
‘Clients are satisfied with the results and overall cooperation.’
‘Excellent knowledge of IP. Provides expert advice with good explanations.’
‘Extremely reliable regarding IP portfolio management.’
‘Dejan Bogranović is highly recommended – the litigation star of the practice. His reputation is well known on the market and clients have complete faith in his ability to protect their interests before the competent authorities.’
‘Dejan Bogdanović is a true professional – an unrivalled IP expert in Serbia and great to work with.’
‘Mara Janković ensures that brands are protected.’
Key clients
Procter & Gamble Company
CPA Global
Bosal doo Belgrade
GALPHARMACIA doo
United Media Digital
Savencia SA
Serbia Broadband – Srpske kablovske mreže doo
Soko Štark d.o.o. Beograd a member company of the Atlantic Group
Galenika Industrijski komplex doo
VEKA AG Germany
MGA Entertainment Inc
GUESS Inc
Work highlights
- Representing GALENIKA INDUSTRIJSKI KOMPLEX doo in a dispute regarding the infringement of a famous trade mark.
- Represents Serbia Broadband – Srpske kablovske mreže doo (SBB doo) in a trade mark infringement dispute initiated by BIZNET doo.
- Represents Savencia SA in opposition proceedings before the Serbian Intellectual Property Office, where the descriptiveness and lack of distinctiveness of the trade mark MINI ROLL for cheese products is being contested.
Serbia > Dispute resolution Tier 2
With ‘great experience in dealing with huge disputes involving different jurisdictions’, Mikijelj Jankovic & Bogdanovic is home to experts in Western Balkans-related international commercial and investment arbitration. In litigation, the practice is experienced in media, IP, and commercial and employment disputes, as well as human rights cases. Vladimir Djeric is ‘the best arbitration expert some clients have ever worked with’; and general commercial litigator Katarina Radovic is especially focused on employment disputes. The practice further includes Lena Petrovic, who acts in international and commercial arbitrations, as well as media law disputes.Practice head(s):
Vladimir Djeric
Other key lawyers:
Katarina Radovic; Lena Petrovic; Nevena Drobnjakovic
Testimonials
‘They have great experience and know how to deal with complex matters.’
‘Great responsiveness and preciseness.’
‘This firm has great experience in dealing with huge disputes involving different jurisdictions.’
‘The practice has extensive experience, and is responsive, careful, considered and hard-working – willing to put in the extra effort to help clients.’
‘They are always responsive and practical, with a deep understanding and appreciation of both the law and business considerations.’
‘The team led by Vladimir Djeric is very professional, responsive and precise.’
‘Vladimir Djeric is the best arbitration expert some clients have ever worked with.’
‘Vladimir Djeric’s great experience keeps clients feeling protected at all times during cases.’
Key clients
Energo Nigeria Ltd
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Republic of Serbia
Adria News doo (N1 TV)
Sbb d.o.o.
Barlan S&M doo
Dan Graf doo
TÜV Thüringen e.V. Germany
United Media Digital d.o.o. (Nova.rs)
Work highlights
- Co-lead counsel for the Republic of Serbia in an ICSID arbitration case involving a real estate project.
- Successfully represented Nigerian companies Energo Nigeria Free Zone Enterprise and Energo Nigeria (as respondents) in an arbitration concerning payments under various construction contracts.
- Counsel for RiTE Ugljevik in a commercial arbitration concerning claims arising out of an agreement involving the construction and exploitation of a power plant and mine.
Mikijelj Jankovic & Bogdanovic > Firm Profile
Mikijelj Jankovic & Bogdanovic (MJB) attorneys at law are based in Belgrade, Serbia, with a network of correspondents in Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Macedonia Kosovo and Albania. We provide legal advice and representation to our clients in all business-related areas of law. MJB has been recognized as a regional leader in the field of intellectual property law and dispute resolution. Established in 1985, MJB has been proud to serve its clients with dedication for over 30 years. We cultivate a personalized approach towards our clients, regardless of their size, and strive to provide them with high-quality legal assistance and IP services. MJB is proud of its international orientation. We count numerous multinational companies among our clients, and our attorneys act as counsel before international courts and arbitral tribunals.
Intellectual property law: MJB has been repeatedly recognized as a leader in the Intellectual Property in Serbia and throughout the region of the Western Balkans. We assist our clients in the protection of trademarks, patents, models, designs, plant variety rights, and domain names. Our patent and trademark agents are licensed to represent clients before the Office for Protection of Intellectual Property of Serbia and the European Patent Office.
In addition to Serbia, MJB actively handles IP cases throughout the region (Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Kosovo, Macedonia and Albania), in cooperation with its local correspondents.
MJB has considerable experience in handling patent and trademark infringement cases, including customs measures. Our attorneys have also successfully advised and represented clients in many cases of copyright and related rights protection. MJB also advises and represents clients in the matters of software licensing and drafting of software escrow agreements, as well as in court proceedings concerning software rights.
We also have extensive expertise in the field of data protection and privacy law, advising clients on the collection, processing, and transfer of data. Our clients rely on us for the preparation of the internal data protection policies and compliance with the regulatory requirements.
Dispute resolution: MJB has been recognized as a leader in the field of dispute resolution in Serbia, both in court and arbitration proceedings. Our attorneys have extensive experience in international commercial and investment arbitration (ICSID, ICC, UNCITRAL, etc.) and before international courts and tribunals (ICJ, ECHR, ICTY). We have represented clients in complex cases involving different matters, such as energy and infrastructure, concession agreements, privatization, and investment law.
As a leader in IP protection, we have a strong record in handling cases of patent and trademark infringements, as well as copyright violations, before the domestic courts.
Employment law: We provide our clients with the full range of legal services in the area of employment law, including advice related to mobbing and whistleblowing.
Our attorneys advise clients on internal employment regulations, employment agreements, and procedures for termination of employment. We have vast experience representing both employers and employees in employment disputes before Serbian courts.
Our expertise also covers matters related to cross-border movement of employees and employee leasing.
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intellectual Property | Dejan Bogdanovic | dejan.bogdanovic@mjb.rs | +381113231970 |
| Intellectual Property | Mara Jankovic | mara.jankovic@mjb.rs | +381113231970 |
| Dispute Resolution | Vladimir Djeric | vladimir.djeric@mjb.rs | +381113231970 |
| Employment | Katarina Radovic | katarina.radovic@mjb.rs | +381113231970 |
Staff Figures
attorneys at law : 8 patent agents : 5 paralegals and supporting staff : 8Languages
English French German Serbian CroatianMemberships
ABA (American Bar Association) AIPPI (The International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property) INTA - International Trademark Association epi – European Patent Institute- Employment
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