The Intellectual Property Office

The Intellectual Property Office is an institution that is responsible for the tasks related to industrial property rights, copyright, and related rights.

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Patent
Patent is the right protecting invention from any field of technology in the period of 20 years. Patent can be used to protect any innovation that solves a certain technical problem in the form of a product or process.
Trademarks
Do you want your products or services to differ from the same or similar products and services on the market and prevent others from copying them?
You are in the right place!
Copyright and Related Rights
Original works of authorship, from various creative fields, are subject to protection with copyright and related rights.
Industrial Design
Esthetic appearance of some product has great influence on the success of that product on the market. Protect your new design before marketing that product in order to prevent copying.
Indications of Geographical Origin
Indications of geographical origin are the common title for two types of indications: appellation of origin and geographical indication, which determine products and services that originate from a certain geographical region.
Other rights
Learn more about other formal intellectual property rights and intellectual property that may be relevant to your business
Patents
Trademarks
Copyright and Related Rights
Industrial Design
Indications of Geographical Origin
Other rights

Patents

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Trademarks

All registers and trademark databases
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Copyright and Related Rights

Records of copyright and related rights
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Industrial Design

Industrial design databases
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Indications of Geographical Origin

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News

News from the Intellectual Property Office and other areas and institutions.

Enforcement of IP laws
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Discovery of the infringement of the Rolex trademark in a joint action by the authorities of the Republic of Serbia
The forged goods of well-known brands, such as Rolex, are not marketed exclusively based on low prices. It is often advertised on the internet or offered directly through personal recommendations while the price most often suggests the possibility that it may be authentic goods
Events
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World Intellectual Property Day
In 2025, under the umbrella theme “Intellectual Property and Music: Feel the Beat of IP”, we celebrate contributions of creators, inventors and entrepreneurs who push the boundaries of innovation and creativity, creating music
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Lecture on intellectual property at the School of Textile and Leather Design in Novi Pazar
During the lecture, the concept of intellectual property rights protection was presented with the focus on protection of industrial property rights, especially trademarks and industrial design
Announcements
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Invitation to take the professional exam for representatives for distinctive signs
The Intellectual Property Office invites all interested parties to submit applications for the professional examination for distinctive signs representatives by May 20, 2025
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Certified producers of “Zlatarski sir” demonstrate continuous quality
“Zlatarski sir” is a designation of origin for a soft full-fat cheese with at least 50% of milk fat content in dry-matter, produced exclusively in the defined area of Zlatar
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Do you know how many types of honey with geographical origin are internationally protected under the Lisbon system?
An analysis of the database of internationally registered geographical indications within the Lisbon System (Lisbon Express) indicates that there are
Events
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The IPO at the 20th SPREG Business Fair in Valjevo
You are welcome to visit us on April 3rd and 4th, 2025 from 10.00 a.m. to 19.00 p.m.  and on April 5th 2025, from 10.00 a.m. to 15.00 p.m. and learn more about the protection of intellectual property
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140th anniversary of Tesla’s first patent application
Since Nikola Tesla filed his first patent application on March 30, 1885, this year marks the 140th anniversary of its filing. The subject of this patent application, filed in the United States under number 160,574, is an electric arc lamp
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Kulen from Srem gained an authorized user
Kulen from Srem gained an authorized user. That is the But & Co Meat Processing Shop from Laćarak. Kulen from Srem is made from first class pork, has a pleasant and specific smell and taste
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EPO Patent Index 2024 issued
The European Patent Office (EPO) has recently published the Patent Index for 2024 which presents an overview of applications for the European patent protection and European patents granted by the European Patent Office

The Value of Intellectual Property in Business

Intellectual property, as an intangible asset, can be much more valuable than your company's physical assets. It can become a valuable tool in the process of positioning in the market and provide a competitive advantage over the competition. That is why it is important to identify it and protect it in time with appropriate intellectual property rights.

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How Intellectual Property Affects Business

A good idea can be key to developing someone's business. Therefore, it should be adequately protected using intellectual property rights.

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Stories of Serbian Companies

Learn more about the importance of protecting intellectual property firsthand. Experiences of SMEs reveal how they protect their brands and businesses.

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Intellectual Property Pre-diagnostics

By using the intellectual property pre-diagnostic service, companies gain a clear insight into their strengths and weaknesses related to intellectual property.

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Science and Technology in the Protection of Intellectual Property

Protection of scientific results is one of the basic preconditions for the successful commercialization of inventions. Learn the process from the emergence of the invention to its commercialization.

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