Petosevic

Overview

Discover the Excitement of Working at Petosevic: A Leading Intellectual Property Firm in Eastern Europe

When it comes to intellectual property (IP) services in Eastern Europe, Petosevic is a name that stands out. With a network of wholly owned IP firms, Petosevic specializes in providing comprehensive IP services throughout the region. From Albania to Ukraine, Petosevic has a strong presence in 15 offices, covering more than 30 jurisdictions in Central and Eastern Europe.

What sets Petosevic apart is its commitment to excellence and its unique blend of Western practices and local expertise. With a team of 120 people, including well-respected local IP experts, attorneys, IP agents, and a multilingual support staff, Petosevic ensures that clients receive quick, reliable, and easily comprehensible service.

In Eastern Europe, the quality of IP services has historically been below Western European standards. Local firms have primarily focused on administrative and patent-related procedures, lacking experience in IPR enforcement and providing complex legal advice to foreign IP right holders. While large Western firms have successfully entered the largest markets in Eastern Europe, there remains a significant gap in the smaller countries and regions.

Petosevic believes that bridging this gap requires a combination of Western practices and best local practices established by the local courts and practitioners. By employing individuals who have been educated and worked in the West, Petosevic brings Western standards to less developed and sophisticated jurisdictions. This approach ensures that clients receive the highest quality of service, regardless of the jurisdiction.

At Petosevic, people are the foundation of success. Over the last two decades, the firm has created numerous jobs and helped young people develop their careers in IP in some of the poorest regions of Europe. As an equal opportunity employer, Petosevic frequently supports trainings for its employees abroad, fostering knowledge exchange and ensuring a uniform quality of services across all jurisdictions.

Unlike firms that prioritize results at all costs, Petosevic takes a different approach. The firm offers complete legal analysis of every situation, estimating the probability of success and remaining realistic based on the circumstances of the jurisdiction. Petosevic provides innovative and creative solutions, exploring the legislative landscape to the maximum. The firm also maintains a strict anti-corruption policy, with all employees required to sign a corresponding statement upon joining.

Today, Petosevic is known as a regional firm that serves a diverse mix of clients, ranging from individuals to world-leading corporations. Most of these clients work directly with Petosevic, requiring services at a regional level across multiple countries. The firm has also built a reputation as a European IP firm that successfully handles trademark and design filings and related issues before the CTM office (OHIM) and the European Patent Office (EPO) at competitive prices. These services are primarily provided in local languages for East European clients, as well as clients from other parts of the world. For several corporate clients, Petosevic coordinates their worldwide IPR portfolios.

If you join Petosevic, you can expect to be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking team. The firm offers exciting opportunities to work in a challenging and ever-evolving field, where you can make a real impact. With a commitment to excellence, a supportive work environment, and a focus on knowledge exchange, Petosevic provides the ideal platform for attorneys and staff to thrive and grow in their careers.

References from satisfied clients are available upon request, showcasing Petosevic's track record of delivering exceptional results and client satisfaction.