With degrees in metallurgy and mechanical engineering, Vladimir’s practice focuses on patents, particularly on the preparation and prosecution of patent applications before the Albanian IPO. He also counsels clients on clearance, maintenance and enforcement of trademarks in Albania.
Vladimir joined PETOŠEVIĆ in 2004 and CWB in 2023. Prior to starting his career as Trademark and Patent Attorney in 1995, Vladimir was a full time professor of Physical Metallurgy at the Polytechnic University in Tirana where he later taught as a visiting professor until 2019. He is an active member of the European Patent Institute (EPI).
Qualifications
- European Patent Attorney, 2011
- Trademark, Patent and Design Attorney, Albania, 1995
Education
- Pierre et Marie Curie Paris VI, France, PhD in Metallurgy, 1983
- Ecole National des Mines de Douai, France, BA in Mechanical Engineering, 1975
Languages
- Albanian
- English
- French
- Italian
Professional Activities
Publications
Contributor for Albania to the online database “Practitioner’s Guide to the Madrid Agreement and the Madrid Protocol”. International Trademark Association. (since 2017)
Contributor for Albania on Patents and Utility Models. Rubicon Personal IP®. Rubicon Publishers B.V. (June, 2013)
“Albania Chapter”. Manual for the Handling of Applications for Patents, Designs and Trademarks throughout the World. Kluwer Law International. (August, 2012)
“Interview with Vladimir Nika: Enforcing IP Rights In Albania 2010 – 2015”. Intellectual Property Watch. (April 2012)
“Albania Chapter”. Manual for the Handling of Applications for Patents, Designs and Trademarks throughout the World. Wolters Kluwer (2010)
Membership
- EPI
- INTA
- FICPI
Committees
- European Patent Practice Committee of the European Patent Institute (EPI), 2020-2023 Term
- European Patent Practice Committee of the European Patent Institute (EPI), 2017-2020 Term
- European Patent Practice Committee of the European Patent Institute (EPI), 2014-2017 Term
Activities
- Full member of the 20th Council of EPI for the term 2023-2026
- Full Member of the 19th Council of EPI for the term 2020-2023
- Full Member of the 18th Council of EPI for the term 2017-2020
- Full Member of the 17th Council of EPI for the term 2014-2017
- Full Member of the 16th Council of EPI for the term 2011-2014
- Moderator at INTA Roundtable on “Customs Watch in Albania” in Tirana, Albania on February 25, 2011