Intellectual Property,
Built for What’s Next.

Navigate complex markets with a single, trusted partner. We offer consolidated, forward-thinking intellectual property protection across 30+ jurisdictions in Central & Eastern Europe and the CIS countries. We simplify the management of your portfolio, so you can focus on driving global innovation.

IP Expertise That Evolves With Your Business

From startups seeking smart IP foundations to legal departments managing global portfolios—our team supports every stage of innovation with strategic, reliable, and future-ready counsel.

Trademark & Brand Protection

Safeguard your brand identity across borders and platforms

Patent & Portfolio Strategy

From filing to enforcement—secure and manage your innovations worldwide.

IP Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Enforce your rights with confidence and strategic insight.

IP Strategy & Advisory

Custom IP roadmaps aligned with your business growth and funding goals.

Industries We Serve

Our work spans five key sectors—each with its own legal nuance and strategic priorities. Whether you’re scaling, entering new markets, or enforcing your rights, we bring industry-specific insight to protect what matters most.

Trusted Across Central & Eastern Europe and the CIS countries

We operate where your IP needs to go—covering 30+ jurisdictions.

  • Albania
  • Armenia
  • Azerbaijan
  • Belarus
  • Bosnia
  • Bulgaria
  • Croatia
  • Cyprus
  • Czech Rep.
  • Estonia
  • Georgia
  • Greece
  • Hungary
  • Kazakhstan
  • Kosovo
  • Kyrgyzstan
  • Latvia
  • Lithuania
  • Moldova
  • Montenegro
  • N. Macedonia
  • Poland
  • Romania
  • Russia
  • Serbia
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • Tajikistan
  • Turkey
  • Turkmenistan
  • Ukraine
  • Uzbekistan
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Insights That Matter

Practical advice, industry trends, and IP perspectives, written for founders, legal teams, and anyone navigating innovation.

Licensing Made Simple

A Practical Guide for Turning IP Into a Strategic Advantage For business leaders, legal teams, and IP professionals who want to make intellectual property work

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Real Impact, Real IP Strategy

Discover how we help startups, corporates, and scale-ups protect what matters and unlock their next phase of growth.

LIDL — CRUSTI CHOC Proving a playful name is more than description

Ahead of its Balkan rollout, Lidl planned to debut a crunchy chocolate biscuit line under the whimsical name “CRUSTI CHOC.” Brand teams needed fast clearance to keep packaging and supplychain timelines on track.

ŠKODA — SIMPLY CLEVER Transforming a global slogan into a protected asset

“Simply Clever” had long served as Škoda’s worldwide positioning line, appearing on every vehicle badge, brochure and TV spot. Formal protection in Serbia was essential before an upcoming model launch and nationwide campaign.

PERUN — TRADEMARK OPPOSITION Turning consumer perception into legal protection

Perun Destilerija is a well-established Serbian producer of alcoholic beverages. The brand enjoys a strong market presence, extensive distribution, and a high level of consumer recognition, both domestically and internationally.

Let’s Talk IP.

Have a specific question or challenge? Reach out and we’ll respond quickly.

Email us directly at mail@risticmalesevic.com

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