Vukmir & Associates is known for its ‘outstanding team of legal professionals’ who advise on domestic and cross-border trademark litigation and intellectual property prosecution. The team is co-led by Mladen Vukmir, who has longstanding experience in the field, and Carla Biancotti, who specialises in IP filing matters. Also co-leading the team are gaming industry expert Aleksandar Bijelić and data protection specialist Tomislav Pedišić. Other key members include Ivan Ćuk, who advises international clients, Mirjana Jurišić, who assists with copyright protection, and Lidija Gepert, who represents clients in domain name disputes.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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- ‘What makes this team unique is their extensive experience and knowledge on the trademark topic. You can rely on them fully.’
- ‘Aleksandar Bijelić has tremendous experience when it comes to what makes a trademark diverse, and therefore it saves a lot of clients' time when the registration occurs.’
- ‘The firm has an outstanding team of legal professionals and experts.’
- ‘Mladen Vukmir is a highly regarded lawyer and visionary. Carla Biancotti is an inspiring team leader. Aleksandar Bijelić is a distinguished lawyer.’
- ‘Legal expertise, transparency, accuracy, know-how and efficiency.’
- ‘Personalised and professional approach to the clients and particular legal issues.’
Key clients
- Podravka d.d.
- Teva Pharmaceutical Industries
- Pliva Hrvatska d.o.o.
- Mars Incorporated
- Republic of Croatia, Ministry of Agriculture, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Burberry Limited
- HUZIP - Croatian Performers’ Rights Collecting Society
- Janssen Biotech
- Njuskalo.hr
- Jamnica plus d.o.o
- OMOLAB KOMUNIKACIJE d.o.o.
- Renault S.A.S.
Work highlights
Represented Metamorfoza d.o.o. in a coordinated international IP enforcement and brand protection strategy, including filing and managing trademark oppositions across multiple jurisdictions.
Advised Google Inc. in an EU trademark opposition concerning the mark PHOTOMATE, in relation to Google’s key educational technology brand PHOTOMATH.
Represented Deckers Outdoor Corporation in a comprehensive anti-counterfeiting and IP enforcement programme across Southeast Europe.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Mladen Vukmir
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Ivan Ćuk
Mirjana Jurišić
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Aleksandar Bijelić
Lidija Gepert
Practice head
Mladen Vukmir; Carla Biancotti; Aleksandar Bijelić; Tomislav Pedišić; Ivan Ćuk; Mirjana Jurišić
Other key lawyers
Lidija Gepert