Dedicated Experts in
Intellectual Property.
At Ristic & Malesevic, our strength lies in our people. Our diverse team of experienced attorneys, consultants, and specialists brings deep expertise, innovative thinking, and unwavering commitment to protecting and managing your intellectual property. Each team member plays a critical role in upholding our longstanding tradition of excellence and strategic growth.
Vladan Malesevic
Senior Partner I Attorney at Law
Vladan is the cornerstone of the firm, maintaining a robust portfolio of long-standing clients. With over three decades of expertise in intellectual property rights, especially across Eastern Europe and Eurasia, his strategic counsel and market insights help clients effectively navigate complex IP challenges.
Diana Ristic Durdevic, PhD
Managing Partner | Strategic Development & IP Consulting
Diana focuses on strategic planning and organizational growth. Her expertise in intangible assets and future business strategies provides the firm with crucial guidance and vision, ensuring continued growth and operational excellence.
Vladan Malesevic
Senior Partner I Attorney at Law
Vladan is the cornerstone of the firm, maintaining a robust portfolio of long-standing clients. With over three decades of expertise in intellectual property rights, especially across Eastern Europe and Eurasia, his strategic counsel and market insights help clients effectively navigate complex IP challenges.
Diana Ristic Durdevic, PhD
Managing Partner | Strategic Development & IP Consulting
Diana focuses on strategic planning and organizational growth. Her expertise in intangible assets and future business strategies provides the firm with crucial guidance and vision, ensuring continued growth and operational excellence.
Sandra Krneta
CEO I IP Lawyer
Sandra is highly experienced in trademark, design and patent prosecution, opposition, and enforcement across Central and Eastern Europe and the CIS countries. She contributes significantly to the efficiency and excellence of the firm’s IP administration and enforcement practices.
Jelena Miljkovic
COO I Senior IP Portfolio Specialist
Jelena is the operational cornerstone of Ristic & Malesevic, managing large-scale IP portfolios with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accuracy, reliability, and sustained client satisfaction.
Marija Radosavljevic
European Patent Attorney & Chemical Engineering Specialist
Marija, European Patent Attorney with extensive experience from the Serbian Intellectual Property Office, strengthens the firm’s capacity in handling complex chemical, pharmaceutical, and petrochemical patent matters.
Nemanja Durdevic
Strategic Advisor & Financial Consultant
Nemanja provides strategic financial advice, supporting clients with IP financial planning and analysis. His extensive international business and corporate finance experience ensure the financial health and strategic alignment of Ristic & Malesevic.
Maja Djordjevic
Senior IP Administration Specialist
Maja expertly manages the administrative processes for trademarks and patents, ensuring seamless operational functionality. Her diligent work supports the efficient execution of the firm’s daily administrative and financial operations.
Natasa Lazovic Spremo, Eng.
Junior IP Specialist
Natasa supports patent, trademark, and industrial-design filings with meticulous drafting and document management. Her engineering background and eye for detail keep client portfolios compliant, up-to-date, and poised for growth.
Viktorija Malesevic
Attorney at Law
Viktorija secures and defends IP rights across multiple jurisdictions, representing clients before Serbia’s Intellectual Property Office and negotiating infringement settlements. Her combined expertise in registration, licensing, and dispute resolution delivers clear, confident protection for innovative businesses.
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
