Ivan Kos

  • Head of Office
@ivan.kos
ivan.kos@cwbip.com
+ 385 1 4572972

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

  • 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

  • Contributed significantly to multi-jurisdictional clearance and prosecution projects for a multinational hospitality company

  • 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)

  • "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
  • INTA
  • INTA Enforcement Committee, 2014-2015 Term
  • INTA Opposition & Cancellation Standards & Procedures Subcommittee of the Enforcement Committee, 2012-2013 Term
  • Organisation Rank Year Country
    Lexology Index
    • Trademarks, Recommended
    		2025 Croatia
    Lexology Index
    • Trademarks, Recommended
    		2024 Croatia
  • Organisation Rank Year Country
    MIP IP Stars
    • Trademark Star
    		2025 Croatia
    MIP IP Stars
    • Trademark Star
    		2024 Croatia
    MIP IP Stars
    • Trademark Star
    		2023 Croatia
  • Organisation Rank Year Country
    The Legal 500
    • Intellectual Property, Next Generation Partner
    		2025 Croatia
    The Legal 500
    • Intellectual Property, Next Generation Partner
    		2024 Croatia
    The Legal 500
    • Intellectual Property, Next Generation Partner
    		2023 Croatia
  • Organisation Rank Year Country
    World Trademark Review 1000
    • Gold
    • Global Leaders: Private Practice
    		2025 Croatia
    World Trademark Review 1000
    • Gold
    • Global Leaders: Private Practice
    		2024 Croatia
    World Trademark Review 1000
    • Gold
    		2023 Croatia
  • Organisation Rank Year Country
    Chambers and Partners
    • Intellectual Property/IT, Band 3
    		2023 Croatia

  • Spearheading the IP department is Ivan Kos, a guiding light of Croatian intellectual property. In particular, the sage strategist is cherished for his ability to guide his clients from the start to the end of the trademark life cycle seamlessly and successfully. World Trademark Review 1000, 2025

  • Led from Croatia by Ivan Kos and aided by a pervasive presence throughout Eastern Europe, the firm is well-positioned to advise domestic and international clients on their domestic and regional IP needs. Much of this work relates to trade mark prosecution and enforcement, an area in which Kos is particularly accomplished. The Legal 500, 2023

  • Well-liked by his patrons, department head Ivan Kos has proven himself to be a valuable resource in multi-jurisdictional projects thanks to his knowledgeable approach and clear counsel. World Trademark Review 1000, 2023

  • Ivan Kos is adept at managing IP portfolios and handling trademark infringement matters. He has further expertise in opposition and cancellation proceedings. Chambers and Partners, 2023