17 March 2026
Sierra Leone Modernises Trade Mark Practice with New Regulations
The new Regulations modernise the country's trade mark framework, introducing clearer procedures while aligning with international standards.
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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11 March 2026How the Middle East Crisis Is Reshaping the Fight Against Counterfeiting
The article suggests immediate steps to protect IP amidst supply chain disruptions and shifting trade routes caused by regional geopolitical instability.
2 March 2026Saudi Arabia Issues New Copyright Law — Key Provisions and Practical Implications
The new copyright law, which enters into force on 12 August 2026, significantly strengthens copyright protection and enforcement.
Latest Articles
17 March 2026Why Revocation for Trade Mark Non-Use in Ukraine is Complex
Oleksandr Kuriachyi examines the complexities of Ukraine’s trade mark non‑use procedure, highlighting recent developments and the nuances that lie within.
4 February 2026WIPO and ICA Publish Final UDRP Report
Igor Alfiorov summarises a report recently published by WIPO and ICA, following an expert-led review of the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP).
4 February 2026Do Trends Kill Originality? The CJEU Issues Judgment in Deity Shoes, Case C-323/24
Kliment Markov analyses the recent CJEU ruling in Deity Shoes v Mundorama Confort and Stay Design case clarifying the thresholds for protection under EU design law.
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.
- Group COO
- Chief of MENA Operations
- Chief of EE Operations
- Chief of CA, CAU and Ukraine Operations
- Head of EECA IP
- Head of MENA Patents
- Head of Africa Trade Marks
- Head of Africa Patents
- Head of IP Maintenance and Renewals