Ivan advises clients on all aspects of IP law, particularly on the clearance, prosecution and enforcement of trademarks in Croatia and other jurisdictions in the region. He counsels clients on filing strategies using the national route and the Madrid System for international trademarks, and represents clients before the EUIPO and Croatian IPO and customs authorities. Ivan also handles domain name disputes.
Before joining PETOŠEVIĆ in 2008 and CWB in 2023, Ivan practiced civil, commercial, labor, and administrative law in Zagreb. With over 15 years of IP-related experience, Ivan has successfully handled complex trademark disputes, multi-jurisdictional clearance projects, and advised on copyright enforcement in Central and Eastern Europe.
Experience
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Successfully represented a leading Croatian producer of ice cream and frozen food before the EUIPO Board of Appeal in opposition proceedings based on the likelihood of confusion, against an EU trademark application by a German confectionery manufacturer
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Contributed significantly to multi-jurisdictional clearance and prosecution projects for a multinational hospitality company
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Advised a well-known furniture brand on trademark and copyright enforcement in Central and Eastern Europe
Qualifications
- Patent Attorney, Croatia, 2019
- European Trademark and Design Attorney, 2013
- Trademark Attorney, Croatia, 2011
- State Bar Exam, Croatia, 2007
Education
- University of Zagreb, Croatia, LLB, 2004
Languages
- Croatian
- English
- German
Professional Activities
Publications
“Poland introduces specialised IP courts and new types of court actions”. World Trademark Review Daily. Globe Business Media Group. (July 15, 2020)
Contributor for Croatia to the “Trademark Practitioner’s Guide”. Country Index. S.M.D. Markeur. (March, 2019)
Contributor for Croatia to the “Trademark Licensing Guide”. Country Index. S.M.D. Markeur. (March, 2019)
Contributor for Croatia to the “Trademark Use Requirements Guide”. Country Index. S.M.D. Markeur. (March, 2019)
Contributor for Croatia to the “Grace Periods for Renewal Guide”. Country Index. S.M.D. Markeur. (March, 2019)
Contributor for Croatia to the online “Country Survey”. Country Index. S.M.D. Markeur. (March, 2019)
“When Deadline to Take Action Before OHIM Falls on Non-Working Day in Other Member State”. World Trademark Review Daily. Globe Business Media Group. (December 4, 2014)
Contributor to “Rule of Law Index 2012 report”. World Justice Program. (December 2012)
Contributor to “Rule of Law Index 2011 report”. World Justice Program. (June 2011)
Contributor to “Rule of Law Index 2010 report”. World Justice Program. (November 2010)
Presentations
- "Absolute and Relative Grounds for Refusal of Trademarks in View of Legislation and Case Law," Seminar on Protection of Trademarks in Montenegro, Podgorica, Montenegro, March 3, 2011
- "Damages in Croatian Trademark Law and Practice", PETOŠEVIĆ Webinar on Trademark Case Law in Eastern Europe and the CIS Countries, BrightTALK, June 5, 2013
Membership
- INTA
Committees
- INTA Enforcement Committee, 2014-2015 Term
- INTA Opposition & Cancellation Standards & Procedures Subcommittee of the Enforcement Committee, 2012-2013 Term