SLOVENIA Law and Practice Contributed by: Nataša Pipan Nahtigal, Veronika Novak and Katarina Čepon, Šelih & partnerji
Šelih & partnerji is a leading Slovenian full-service business law firm that continues the tradition of a partnership established in 1961. The firm advises do- mestic and international clients on complex legal and regulatory matters, combining deep legal expertise with a strong understanding of commercial realities. The firm has many years of experience in both the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights and is also authorised to handle patent, design and trade mark matters before the Slovenian Intellec- tual Property Office. The firm’s other core areas of ex-
pertise include corporate and commercial law, merg- ers and acquisitions, banking and finance, energy and infrastructure, real estate and construction, and dispute resolution. Its lawyers regularly assist clients with complex cross-border transactions, financing arrangements and strategic projects. Through long- standing international relationships and membership of leading legal networks, including Lex Mundi and SEE Legal, the firm offers seamless cross-border support and access to trusted legal expertise world- wide.
Authors
Nataša Pipan Nahtigal is the managing partner of Šelih & partnerji, with over 25 years of experience, focusing on intellectual property, as
Katarina Čepon is an associate at Šelih & partnerji focusing on intellectual property law. She advises clients on the protection and enforcement of IP rights, including trade mark, copyright and related
well as M&A and corporate governance. She advises
multinational clients on cross-border transactions and related regulatory matters. Her practice includes advising on the protection and management of intellectual property rights, including trade marks, patents and technology, often in the context of corporate transactions. She is involved in integrating IP considerations into M&A and other strategic projects. She holds an LL.M. from Harvard University and an LL.B. degree from the University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Law. intellectual property law within a broader corporate and commercial practice. She advises clients on trade mark protection and enforcement, including representation in trade mark disputes and portfolio management. Veronika also supports clients on IP aspects of M&A transactions, particularly the acquisition and structuring of intellectual property rights, and has experience in patent protection. She regularly works on cross- border matters where IP considerations intersect with commercial strategy. She holds LL.B. and LL.M. degrees from the University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Law. Veronika Novak is an associate at Šelih & partnerji focusing on
matters, with particular experience in opposition proceedings, bad-faith filings and enforcement strategies. Her work includes assisting clients in protecting their rights against infringement and misuse, as well as handling regulatory and procedural aspects of IP protection. She holds LL.B. and LL.M. degrees from the University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Law.
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