Zunic Law Firm is pleased to announce continued recognition in the esteemed Legal500 EMEA guide for 2024. We take great pride in maintaining our position among the leading Serbian law firms, with a special emphasis on two key practice areas – Intellectual Property Law and Employment Law. This acknowledgment is a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence and further solidifies our reputation as a respected leader in the legal industry.
Being acknowledged by Legal500 is truly significant, given its esteemed reputation as an independent guide to law firms with a rich history spanning over 34 years.
In the Employment Law department, Zunic Law has been praised for extensive experience in the IT industry, offering comprehensive services ranging from policy formulation to dispute resolution. Partners Vitomir Žunić and Tijana Žunić Marić, along with Senior Associates Jelena Đukanović, have been instrumental in driving this practice forward.
In the Intellectual Property Law practice, Zunic Law has been commended for serving clients in industries including IT, digital, manufacturing, sportswear, health, and beauty. Services encompass trademark search, registration, enforcement, industrial design registrations, brand name protection, copyright, patents, and IP litigation. Partners Tijana Žunić Marić and Nemanja Žunić, along with Senior Associate Jelena Đukanović, have made invaluable contributions to our success in this field.
After being ranked in The Legal 500 in 2024, Zunic Law was once again recognized by The Legal 500 in 2025 as a leading law firm in the fields of intellectual property and employment law, as well as in the area of corporate law.
Zunic Law was also named Law Firm of the Year in Serbia by the Lexology Index.
Our clients said about us:
“What truly stands out is their dedication to clients’ success. They consistently exceed expectations by providing solutions tailored to specific challenges. Their responsiveness and commitment to ensuring that clients fully understand the legal implications are exceptionally valuable qualities.”
Zunic Law for intellectual property law
We treat intellectual property as an essential strategic element of business success. Our approach is based on ensuring that protection is not merely a matter of legal compliance, but also a source of tangible business value.
We provide clients with support at every stage, from filing and registration of rights, to drafting contracts and licenses, as well as representation in proceedings and dispute resolution. In this way, intellectual property becomes a driver of growth, investment, and market stability.
We offer comprehensive support in the trademark registration process, from availability searches to filing applications and monitoring procedures.
We represent clients before domestic and international authorities to ensure lasting and effective brand protection. We also develop brand protection and management strategies that safeguard its identity and market value, turning the brand into a sustainable asset that supports long-term growth and consumer trust.
We assist in protecting the unique appearance of products through industrial design registration both domestically and abroad. Our goal is to ensure that each client’s design is legally protected and recognized as a competitive advantage in the market.
We advise and represent authors, artists, and companies in protecting their copyrighted works. We ensure that creative works are properly safeguarded and that their use aligns with our clients’ best interests.
We protect digital content from unauthorized use and piracy in the online environment and provide comprehensive copyright protection on the internet. We assist in removing infringing materials and enforcing authors’ rights in the digital space.
We provide legal support for the registration, protection, and dispute resolution of internet domains. Our goal is to ensure that your domain remains a secure part of your digital identity.
We advise on patent filing and protection procedures at both the national and international levels. Our team ensures that innovations are properly protected and deliver maximum business value.
We enable secure deposit of copyrighted works as proof of authorship and date of creation. This service provides an additional level of protection in the event of disputes or unauthorized use.
We represent clients in cases of market rights violations, unfair business practices, and acts of unfair competition. In doing so, we aim to ensure fair business conditions and safeguard the reputation of your brand.
We assist in defining, implementing, and protecting confidentiality policies and trade secrets. This helps safeguard key information that forms the foundation of your competitive advantage.
We represent clients before the Intellectual Property Office, courts, and other relevant institutions. Our approach focuses on the effective enforcement and protection of rights at every stage of the process.
We draft and negotiate licensing, assignment, joint ownership, and confidentiality agreements.
Our goal is to ensure that every contractual provision protects our clients’ interests and enables secure and compliant business operations.
Zunic Law for Employment Law
Zunic Law believes that employment law should not be an obstacle to growth, but rather a foundation for stable and predictable business operations. Instead of complex rules that hinder daily work, we create clear and practical internal acts, policies, and procedures that reflect the real needs of our clients’ businesses.
Our approach goes beyond traditional legal advisory; we use modern digital tools, AI solutions, and educational programs to improve compliance monitoring and mitigate risks. We focus on prevention through internal audits, risk assessments, and alignment with ESG principles of responsible business conduct.
We help employers establish clear internal procedures and regulations that work in practice, from organizing work and disciplinary processes to policies on employee dignity, prevention of harassment, and measures against workplace mobbing.
We support clients in utilizing state incentives and tax reliefs when hiring new employees, particularly young people, persons with disabilities, and returnees from the diaspora. We also handle documentation and communication with authorities, ensuring a smooth and efficient process.
We assist companies in developing employee training and professional development programs, including internal training and e-learning systems. Our goal is to make the learning process legally compliant, practical, and effective.
In cases of employment agreement termination, we provide comprehensive legal support, from preparing documentation and communicating with employees to minimizing the risk of potential litigation. We ensure that each process is lawful, professional, and aligned with the employer’s reputation.
We place special emphasis on peaceful conflict resolution within organizations through internal procedures, mediation, and negotiation. This proactive approach helps prevent disputes from escalating and protects our clients’ business reputation.
Zunic Law represents employers in all types of employment disputes, including dismissals, rights violations, discrimination, and harassment cases. Our team combines strategic thinking, thorough preparation, and effective representation to achieve the best possible outcome with minimal cost.
We assist in building occupational health and safety systems through risk assessments, employee training, and regulatory compliance. Our goal is to ensure a safe working environment while reducing the risk of penalties, injuries, and operational disruptions.
We advise clients on employee data protection and GDPR compliance. We prepare privacy policies, confidentiality agreements, and procedures that ensure lawful and transparent data processing.
We provide support in negotiations with trade unions, collective agreements, and collective labor disputes. Our objective is to foster constructive dialogue and maintain stable labor relations between employers and employees.
Additionally, we advise companies on the employment of foreign workers, international employment contracts, and secondment arrangements. We ensure that every engagement is fully compliant with migration, social security, and tax regulations.
We draft flexible and legally secure collaboration agreements with entrepreneurs and freelancers. Our approach ensures the right balance between business agility and legal certainty while minimizing the risk of hidden employment relationships and tax irregularities.
Legal 500
The Legal 500 is a global legal research and ranking platform that provides insight into the legal market and evaluates law firms and individual lawyers. Founded in 1987 and covering 150 jurisdictions, this publication serves as a guide for clients in selecting the best legal teams, based on thorough research that includes client feedback, peer recommendations, and analysis of professional results and credentials.
Corporate clients use The Legal 500 as a reliable tool when engaging law firms or assessing their existing legal partners.
We extend our sincere gratitude to our clients for their trust and confidence in our legal services. Additionally, we express our appreciation to Legal500 for this recognition and their commitment to promoting excellence in the legal profession. We remain dedicated to delivering exceptional legal services and innovative solutions to address our clients’ most complex legal challenges.
