Albania

For those seeking a trusted guide to help them navigate the Eastern European IP landscape, CWB is a top choice, having merged with IP powerhouse PETOŠEVIĆ in 2023. It takes the time to understand patrons’ business goals to ensure that they get optimum return on investment in their brands.The Albanian team has an established standard that is of the highest level of professionalism and handles a significant amount of prosecution work. World Trademark Review 1000, 2026

Bosnia & Herzegovina

CWB's Bosnia & Herzegovina outpost stands out for its “solution-oriented, pragmatic, and collaborative approach”, reflecting the firm’s unwavering commitment to excellence in intellectual property. The team excels in delivering comprehensive brand protection strategies that span the entire IP lifecycle, earning the trust of a diverse international clientele. World Trademark Review 1000, 2026

Bosnia & Herzegovina

Covering the entire scope of intellectual property, CWB is particularly impressive in services related to trademarks, patents, copyright and trade secrets for global clients. Practice strengths include IP litigation, including trade mark infringement cases, opposition procedures and mediating disputes. The team also has in-depth knowledge of counterfeiting cases, conducts patent searches and manages portfolios both regionally and worldwide. At the helm of the practice, Berina Prolaz is geared to support on prosecution and IP rights in Bosnia, and assists clients with online trade mark enforcement. The Legal 500, 2026

Bulgaria

CWB’s Bulgarian office is steadily carving out a reputation as a go-to destination for multinational players seeking sophisticated IP support in the region. World Trademark Review 1000, 2026

Bulgaria

CWB offers clients a dedicated intellectual property team in Sofia which benefits from the law firm's wider resources and network of offices across 16 Eastern European jurisdictions. The team is well equipped to handle domain name registrations, patent validations, trade mark prosecution and disputes, as well as customs and police enforcement work. Chambers and Partners, 2026

Croatia

CWB Croatia stands as a distinguished name, revered for its enviable command of IP law across Europe. With a focus on trademark prosecution and enforcement, the firm serves a global clientele with precision and integrity. World Trademark Review 1000, 2026

Croatia

CWB‘s team handles the full spectrum of domestic and cross-border intellectual property matters, advising on trademark litigation, patent filing and copyright infringements across the hospitality, pharmaceuticals, and transport sectors. Ivan Kos leads the team from Zagreb and often represents clients in trademark and copyright infringement cases. Another key member of the team is Anamarija Stančić Petrović, who splits her time between Zagreb and Brussels, and is a name to note in relation to trademark disputes. The Legal 500, 2026

Croatia

CWB’s Croatian office operates within a fully integrated international platform spanning 29 offices and covering more than 100 jurisdictions, enabling it to deliver coordinated patent support across multiple markets. The team handles patent and design matters throughout the lifecycle of rights, from patentability and FTO assessments to application drafting, filing and enforcement. Its work often involves structuring protection across jurisdictions with differing legal and regulatory frameworks, supporting clients in maintaining consistent coverage in complex, multi-market environments. IAM Patent 1000, 2026

Egypt

A repository of trust for rights holders, CWB consistently delivers the goods on both sides of the contentious/non-contentious divide, with quality, efficiency and price sensitivity all being hallmarks of its service. A fine-grained understanding of laws and practices across the Middle East and North Africa ensures that it can work seamlessly across borders, and its forward-looking strategies consistently move the needle for clients at both a local and regional level. World Trademark Review 1000, 2026

Hungary

Operating like a well-oiled machine, CWB provides tailor-made support and secures favourable outcomes. Its Hungary outpost exemplifies this ethos, serving as a strategic hub that blends local insight with global expertise to deliver seamless trademark solutions across jurisdictions. World Trademark Review 1000, 2026

Kazakhstan

IP specialist CWB supports clients with different matters, in particular trademark prosecution and litigation, copyright issues, and patent matters, including for major international clients. Sultan Tleubekov advises on trademark and design prosecution. The Legal 500, 2026

North Macedonia

CWB houses a team of expert lawyers who are able to support clients across the full gamut of intellectual property matters. The group is active on licensing mandates and trade mark applications, as well as offering representation in contentious issues. Its client base includes key names across a diverse range of industries. Chambers and Partners, 2026

Romania

CWB Romania constitutes a distinguished arm of the firm’s international operations. Commanding a formidable reputation in both domestic and transnational IP matters, the firm serves as trusted counsel to eminent industry names. World Trademark Review 1000, 2026

Romania

CWB stands out in the Romanian patent landscape for its ability to deliver end-to-end IP services while maintaining a distinctly international outlook, managing large-scale portfolios for globally recognised companies across more than 100 jurisdictions. The firm’s offering spans the full lifecycle of IP rights, from filing and prosecution through to registration and enforcement, making it a go-to for clients seeking seamless cross-border support. Its patent practice continues to expand in the pharmaceutical and medical device sectors, reflecting both the pace of innovation and the growing demand for accessible treatments, with these areas set to remain central to its strategic focus. IAM Patent 1000, 2026

Serbia

CWB has cemented its position as a preeminent force across Central and Eastern Europe, with its Serbian practice exemplifying the firm's commitment to excellence. World Trademark Review 1000, 2026

Serbia

A distinguished firm in the Serbian legal landscape, CWB pairs impeccable credentials with exceptional talent. Its lawyers rank among the most sought-after practitioners in the field, delivering commercial acumen and steadfast dedication to safeguarding clients' most critical intellectual property assets. World Trademark Review 1000, 2026

Serbia

CWB acts on the full range of IP matters for clients across CEE, with an increasing presence in the CIS region. The law firm represents major multinational corporations in contentious and non-contentious IP mandates, notably patent and trade mark prosecution and enforcement across multiple jurisdictions. The lawyers are particularly present within the pharmaceutical sector. The team handles the national validation of European patents for international clients working in Serbia. Chambers and Partners, 2026

Serbia

CWB advises on the full lifecycle of IP protection, from high-volume trade mark prosecution and oppositions to complex infringement actions and customs enforcement. Headed by Dragana Vulović, the practice is also active in patent filing, SPC matters and design protection and noted for longstanding experience in contentious and non-contentious IP mandates. CWB brings expertise to trade mark clearance and enforcement. The Legal 500, 2026

Serbia

CWB’s Serbian practice benefits from the firm’s expansive international platform, spanning 29 offices and more than 100 jurisdictions, allowing it to seamlessly manage multi-market patent strategies. The team is well versed in national, European and international filings, as well as portfolio maintenance, and is adept at navigating the differing procedural and regulatory frameworks that characterise the region. It is particularly active in pharmaceuticals and agriculture, where technical and regulatory considerations are closely intertwined, often coordinating protection strategies across multiple jurisdictions. IAM Patent 1000, 2026

Ukraine

CWB is the only reliable partner of trademark prosecution covering the entire CEE and CEA region. It understands the business needs of its clients like no other and have achieved great results over the years. World Trademark Review 1000, 2026

Ukraine

CWB offers responsiveness, proactive advice and strong communication. Chambers and Partners, 2026

Ukraine

CWB offers a substantial trade mark portfolio management practice, including applications, renewals and prosecution. The law firm represents major technology and retail clients. Chambers and Partners, 2026

Ukraine

Trade mark work is the bread and butter of the IP offering at CWB in Kyiv, which assists with filings, portfolios and disputes, including for major multinationals which operate in Ukraine. The practice also has a robust patent prosecution arm. Team head Oleh Karpenko has experience enforcing IP rights in the full range of guises. Further key contacts of note are Igor Alfiorov, who acts on rights clearance, prosecution and enforcement; patent prosecution expert Olga Kudoyar; and senior figure Dina Petošević, who oversees IP work in the wider central Asia and Caucasus region. The Legal 500, 2026

Ukraine

CWB delivers a technically focused IP practice, with particular strength in patent prosecution supported by a team that includes European and Eurasian patent attorneys authorised to act before the EPO and EAPO. The firm is well equipped to handle cross-border mandates, combining procedural expertise with a strong scientific foundation. IAM Patent 1000, 2026

United Arab Emirates

Following the 2023 merger of Cedar White Bradley, PETOŠEVIĆ, and Hahn & Hahn, the newly formed global firm CWB has continued to assert its influence in the IP landscape. With a multi-regional presence, the firm operates through 29 strategically located offices across the Middle East, Central and Eastern Europe, and Central Asia, delivering a full spectrum of IP services to industry-leading clients with global recognition across diverse sectors. World Trademark Review 1000, 2026

United Arab Emirates

CWB has a well-established regional IP practice in the MENA region, advising on a range of matters including trade mark applications, portfolio management and trade rights disputes. It acts for a well-recognised roster of local and global players in the media, food and beverage, and hospitality industries. Chambers and Partners, 2026

United Arab Emirates

I have found CWB to be reliable, responsive, high-quality and consistent. Chambers and Partners, 2026

United Arab Emirates

CWB's strengths are their sound, practical and comprehensive advice as well as their quick response time. Chambers and Partners, 2026

United Arab Emirates

The MENA team of CWB continues to uphold its reputation as a safe pair of hands for businesses operating across a wide range of industries, both domestically and internationally. Clients entrust the firm with the full spectrum of their IP needs, benefiting from comprehensive end-to-end IP services alongside strategic brand management and enforcement support. The team works closely with clients to ensure that protection and enforcement strategies align with broader commercial objectives. Anchoring its cross-border practice is a clear guiding principle: “think global; act local” – an approach that enables seamless coordination across jurisdictions throughout the MENA region. IAM Patent 1000, 2026

Uzbekistan

Djakhangir Aripov and the team are responsive and provide clear and practical solutions. Expectations on the substance, timing, and costs of deliverables are always clear. The Legal 500, 2026

South Africa

CWB maintains a broad offering of patent, trade mark and design services in South Africa and on the wider African continent. The firm has considerable prowess in patent prosecution and IP-related litigation and offers clients a significant international offering. The team hosts a number of individuals with technical backgrounds and qualifications. The legal department has experience representing clients from the consumer goods, chemical and biotechnology sectors. Chambers and Partners, 2026

South Africa

A powerful new force on the global IP stage, CWB was formed in 2023 through the merger of Cedar White Bradley, PETOŠEVIĆ and Hahn & Hahn. The combination created a formidable cross-regional platform spanning the Middle East, Africa, and Eastern Europe. Today the firm counts 29 offices and more than 170 IP practitioners, enabling it to manage the portfolios of some of the world’s most recognisable brands. The South African team is particularly valued for its ability to navigate the African continent’s complex regional systems, regularly representing clients before the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO) and the Organisation Africaine de la Propriété Intellectuelle (OAPI). This pan-African reach, combined with a technically diverse bench of practitioners, positions the firm as a reliable partner for companies seeking coordinated protection and enforcement strategies across multiple African jurisdictions. IAM Patent 1000, 2026