Karanovic & Partners o.a.d. fields a broad IP practice covering trade marks, copyright, designs and anti-counterfeiting work, led by Nikola Kliska. The team advises major FMCG, software, gaming and media clients on portfolio management, contentious infringement matters, and regional enforcement across the Balkans. Goran Radošević contributes notable experience across commercial, technology and regulatory matters.
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Testimonials
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- 'Karanović & Partners stands out for technical excellence, responsiveness and strategic insight across the region. The team communicates clearly, coordinates cross-border matters efficiently, and provides high-value, practical IP solutions.'
- 'The team stands out for combining legal advice with practical guidance throughout the entire copyright-protection process. They handle complex and unusual matters with patience, clarity.'
- 'Nikola Kliska is an outstanding IP professional — precise, experienced and commercially focused. His recommendations are clear, his risk assessments are reliable, and his responsiveness makes collaboration seamless.'
- Individuals combine technical expertise with strong commercial awareness. Nikola Kliska, in particular, provides swift, precise and business-oriented guidance, whether handling EU trade mark issues or contentious proceedings.'
- 'The team is consistently helpful, approachable and friendly, maintaining a positive and supportive attitude over the years.'
- 'Karanović & Partners offers a full-service, highly reliable IP practice. Clients value the consistent quality of advice across contentious and non-contentious matters, supported by excellent inter-departmental coordination.'
Key clients
- Lactalis Nordeus (Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.) CGS LABS KulinWorld| d.o.o. Dutch Environment Corporation BeeHive CEE BIG B.V. Biennale in Venice (Serbian delegation) Smart Consulting Agency Rakuten ZenDesk| Inc. Wargaming
Work highlights
Advised a multinational dairy products corporation on the protection of their new trade marks and business relationship towards its group, business partner and customers.
Advised a mobile games company based in Belgrade, Serbia powering in developing a new AI-driven game (aspects of copyright and tax incentives).
Advised a regional software company that specialises in providing software solutions for the civil engineering and infrastructure industries in a wide anti-piracy market sweep.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Nikola Kliska
Other key lawyers
Goran Radošević