Built on Trust.

Shaped by Experience.

For 70 years, we’ve helped businesses protect and manage their intellectual property – with clarity, care, and long-term partnership.

Ristic & Malesevic is an independent intellectual property law firm with deep roots in Southeast Europe — and trusted reach across Central & Eastern Europe and the CIS countries.

Since 1955, we’ve supported global brands, regional leaders, and emerging innovators — helping them protect, manage, and grow their intellectual property in complex and evolving markets.

We work closely with legal teams, founders, and international law firms — providing practical advice, cross-border expertise, and operational calm.

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1955
THE BEGINNING OF A LEGACY
Established as a pioneering intellectual property law office in Belgrade, Yugoslavia.
1968
EARLY INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS
Began representing major European pharmaceutical and industrial clients across Eastern Europe.
1978
GLOBAL CLIENT EXPANSION
Engaged with global brands securing IP rights across Southeast Europe.
1990
MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL GROWTH
Expansion of practice to include cross-border intellectual property coordination across CEE and CIS regions.
2001
SECOND GENERATION LEADERSHIP
Transition towards next-generation leadership, focused on modernization and broader service integration.
2006
DIGITALIZATION BEGINS
Initiated internal digital transformation: electronic docketing, portfolio databases, and early online filings.
2015
Strategic Development & Brand Evolution
Strategic overhaul of firm operations and market positioning, aligning IP services with modern business growth needs.
2023
AI & INNOVATION STRATEGY LAUNCH
Introduced AI-powered IP monitoring, early risk detection tools, and strategic consulting for digital-first and biotech clients.
2025
CELEBRATING 70 YEARS OF SAFEGUARDING INNOVATION
Honoring seven decades of excellence with expanded services, digital transformation, and next-generation leadership firmly in place.

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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.

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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Let’s Talk IP.

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

Email us directly at mail@risticmalesevic.com