We are delighted to announce that the results for the World Trademark Review 1000 for 2026 have been finalised, recognising Mladen Vukmir, Carla Biancotti, Aleksandar Bijelić, and VUKMIR + ASSOCIATES for outstanding achievements in the field of trademarks and intellectual property. As noted by WTR 1000, VUKMIR + ASSOCIATES is…

We are proud to announce that our colleague Igor Steko has been recognized as a Rising Star 2025 by Managing IP. Earlier this year, our partners Mladen Vukmir and Carla Biancotti were named IP Stars in Trademarks and Patents. Igor’s recognition highlights how the next generation of lawyers at VUKMIR+ASSOCIATES…

Swiss insurance company Helsana Group has acquired Adcubum, a specialist in software products headquartered in St. Gallen. Swiss law firm Niederer Kraft Frey, led by Partner Patrik Peyer, advised the buyer as lead legal counsel. VUKMIR + ASSOCIATES and Lupp & Partner provided legal support on Croatian and German law…

We are pleased to highlight the latest article by our colleague Luka Gubić, titled “International: Navigating AI in Human Resources”, published by OneTrust DataGuidance, a globally recognized platform specializing in legal analysis in the field of data protection and regulatory compliance. The article explores how AI is being applied in…

We were honoured to advise MASLINICA Hotels & Resort. in collective negotiations with the Trade Union of Istria, Kvarner and Dalmatia, which, after several months of constructive dialogue, resulted in the signing of an annex to the Collective Agreement. The successful conclusion of the negotiations resulted in harmonisation of the…

We are pleased to share that our colleagues  Andrea Kožul Pedišić and Tea Cerinski have contributed to The Global Legal Post’s Law Over Borders online comparative guide on Data Protection. The guide offers an insightful, country-by-country summary of key privacy obligations, breaking down complex legal landscapes into accessible, actionable insights. Topics covered include the scope of data…

We are proud to share that VUKMIR + ASSOCIATES has once again been recognized for its outstanding contributions to the intellectual property landscape of Croatia. The latest WTR 1000 ranking highlights our firm’s deep-rooted expertise and commitment to shaping the future of intellectual property law in the region. As noted in the WTR 1000…

DERTOUR Germany acquired the specialist tour operator I.D. Riva Tours and is thereby strengthening its offering in the specialist travel segment. Subject to antitrust approvals, the takeover is expected to take place in the first quarter of 2025. DERTOUR was comprehensively advised on all legal aspects of the transaction by Taylor Wessing Germany, led by…

Croatian start-up Orqa has raised €5.8 million in its first round of seed financing. The first round was led by Lightspeed Venture Partners (‘Lightspeed’), with participation from additional funders Radius Capital and Decisive Point, as well as existing investor Day One Capital. Lightspeed was comprehensively advised on all legal aspects of the transaction by Taylor Wessing, with a team…

It was our great pleasure to assist on a cross-border project “CEFTA Intellectual Property and Related Rights 2021-03”. The specific purpose of the project was to support developing a regional legal framework on trade-related aspects of intellectual property, related EU Acquis and best European practices and standards. The Joint Committee…