9 September 2025
New Trade Mark and Patent Laws Enter into Force in Albania
The bylaws and regulations for the complete implementation of the new laws are expected within nine months from their entry into force.
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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9 September 2025Uzbekistan Adopts New IP Law Amending Certain Legislative Acts
IPR registration-related amendments entered into force on 9 August 2025, while the enforcement-related measures enter into force on 10 November 2025.
9 September 2025Zanzibar Increases Official Fees
The amendments took effect on 11 August introducing official fee hikes ranging from 50% to 300% across key IP categories.
Latest Articles
31 July 2025South Africa: Out of the Box Solutions for Trade Mark Oppositions
CWB South Africa office was recently engaged in a contentious matter where they successfully eliminated an obstacle preventing a party from registering their own trade mark.
30 July 2025South Africa: Assignment of Invention Affecting Patent Validity
Janusz Luterek analyzes a court case emphasizing the importance of acquiring the right to apply for a patent from the inventor prior to filing.
27 June 2025When Local Rights Prevail: The Burger King vs. Hungry Jack’s Case
The dispute between Burger King and Hungry Jack’s in Australia serves as a cautionary tale, highlighting the critical need for pre-entry due diligence.
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 Africa Trade Marks
- Head of MENA Patents
- Head of Africa Patents
- Head of IP Maintenance and Renewals
- Head of Anti-Counterfeiting and Government Affairs
- Head of Media & Entertainment