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THINKING BEYOND TOGETHER

CWB emerged as an unrivalled super-regional firm in 2023 following the merger of leading intellectual property specialists CWB Group, 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.

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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.

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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.

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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
    • Africa Managing Partner
  • 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