1 November 2024
Bosnia on the Way to Becoming 40th EPO Member
EPO has invited Bosnia and Herzegovina to accede to the European Patent Convention.
THINKING BEYOND TOGETHER
CWB emerged as an unrivalled super-regional firm in 2023 following the merger of leading intellectual property specialists Cedar White Bradley, PETOŠEVIĆ Group and Hahn & Hahn. CWB now services and manages the portfolios of some of the world’s leading IP owners across Africa, Central Asia, Eastern Europe and the Middle East.
THINKING BEYOND AS ONE
We work as one to consistently deliver outstanding IP services using tomorrow’s technology for clients that value innovation and creativity.
THINKING BEYOND FOR A BETTER FUTURE
We aim to make the future better by thinking beyond possibilities to enable and empower creators and innovators to efficiently and effectively extend their IP into secondary markets to effect social reform, economic development, and technological advancement.
Latest News
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31 October 2024Lebanon IPO Suspends Deadlines
All deadlines have been suspended effective 23 September 2024 until operations return to normal.
31 October 2024New Version of 12th Edition of Nice Classification to Enter into Force
Terms have been added, modified, or deleted to reflect new trends and contemporary language use.
Latest Articles
30 October 2024Better Safe than Sorry: Understanding the Importance of Amending Patent Specifications in South Africa
Janusz Luterek and Stellar Frisby outline why it is important to ensure that patent claims are valid.
30 October 2024Taking the Initiative: Anti-Counterfeiting Complaints in Sharjah and Ajman
Sara Omran provides an overview of the complaint filing process in these two emirates.
2 September 2024The Underestimated Power of IP in Africa: Africa’s Intellectual Goldmine
Janet Tomkow-Coetzer lays out the basics of how companies go about protecting their IP in Africa.
THINKING BEYOND BOUNDARIES
We provide IP and related services in 100+ jurisdictions and intend to expand our presence and services into more of the world’s complex regions, always as one firm.
THINKING BEYOND SOLUTIONS
Businesses have diverse needs when it comes to IP services in the regions we operate in. Due to the complex nature of these regions, one solution or way of work is incapable of addressing all these needs, so the successful firm must be able to leverage different solutions and business models to satisfy the varying nature and requirements of its customer base.
Practice Leaders
Our practice leaders hold themselves to the highest standards of performance to deliver a unified and consistent level of quality service across a large geographical area, despite all the challenges posed by the jurisdictions we operate in.
Slobodan Petošević- Group COO
Anamarija Stančić Petrović- Head of EECA IP
Claudia Berndt- Head of MENA Patents
Theuns Van De Merwe- Head of MENA Trade Marks
Janusz Luterek- Head of Africa Patents
Victor Williams- Head of Africa Trade Marks
Cameron Crawford- Head of Media & Entertainment
Roxana Sarghi- Head of IP Maintenance and Renewals
Sara Omran- Head of Anti-Piracy & Administrative Enforcement
Yasmine Rabah- Chief of MENA Operations
Predrag Anokić- Chief of EE Operations
Dina Petošević- Chief of CA, CAU and Ukraine Operations
CWB is the go-to firm when a problem crops up that no one else can solve; it brings a creative, collaborative, and diligent approach to handling complex matters. World Trademark Review, 2021
CWB comes highly recommended to those who are seeking a professional, reliable, and cost-conscious service; CWB is excellent at researching legal frameworks and produces opinions that counsel can take to the C-suite in an accurate and timely fashion. IAM Patent, 2021
The team at CWB is always available to support and help, they go above and beyond what is expected from a law firm. The Legal 500, 2023
Hahn & Hahn has considerable prowess in patent prosecution and IP-related litigation. The team hosts a number of individuals with technical backgrounds and qualifications. It is well recognised for its work representing clients from the communications, consumer goods, chemical and biotechnology sectors. Chambers and Partners, 2023
Hahn & Hahn combines great expertise and timeliness with an encyclopedic knowledge of patent law. The group has been operating at the highest level of professionalism for over seven decades, and consistently keeps up with the latest industry trends and developments. Its practitioners are highly educated, forward thinking and work closely together to bring home successful results. IAM Patent 1000, 2023
For those seeking a trusted guide to help them navigate the Eastern European IP landscape, PETOŠEVIĆ is a top choice. It takes the time to understand patrons’ business goals to ensure that they get optimum return on investment in their brands. WTR 1000 Rankings, 2023