Dr. Vladimir Nika

  • Head of Office - Albania
  • Trademark, Patent and Design Attorney
  • European Patent Attorney *
  • Q&A

    • With degrees in metallurgy and mechanical engineering, Vladimir’s practice focuses on patents, particularly on the preparation of patent applications and prosecution before the Albanian Trademark and Patent Office. He also counsels clients on clearance, maintenance and enforcement of trademarks in Albania. Vladimir is an active a member of the European Patent Institute (EPI).

    Prior to starting his career as Trademark and Patent Attorney in 1995, Vladimir was a full time professor of Physical Metallurgy at the Polytechnic University in Tirana and has taught there as a visiting professor until 2019. Vladimir joined PETOŠEVIĆ in 2004.

    * Contractor

    Practice Areas

    Qualifications

    • European Patent Attorney, 2011
    • Trademark, Patent and Design Attorney, Albania, 1995

    Languages

    Native Albanian, fluent French, English and Italian

    Education

    • Pierre et Marie Curie Paris VI, France, PhD in Metallurgy, 1983
    • Ecole National des Mines de Douai, France, BA in Mechanical Engineering, 1975

    Publications

    • Contributor for Albania to the online database “Practitioner’s Guide to the Madrid Agreement and the Madrid Protocol”. International Trademark Association. (since 2017)

    • Contributor for Albania on Patents and Utility Models. Rubicon Personal IP®. Rubicon Publishers B.V. (June, 2013)

    • “Albania Chapter”. Manual for the Handling of Applications for Patents, Designs and Trademarks throughout the World. Kluwer Law International. (August, 2012)

    • “Interview with Vladimir Nika: Enforcing IP Rights In Albania 2010 – 2015”. Intellectual Property Watch. (April 2012)

    • “Albania Chapter”. Manual for the Handling of Applications for Patents, Designs and Trademarks throughout the World. Wolters Kluwer (2010)

    Committees

    • European Patent Practice Committee of the European Patent Institute (EPI) for the term 2020 - 2023
    • European Patent Practice Committee of the European Patent Institute (EPI) for the term 2017 - 2020
    • European Patent Practice Committee of the European Patent Institute (EPI) for the term 2014 - 2017

    Membership

    • EPI
    • INTA
    • FICPI

    Professional Activities

    • Full Member of the 19th Council of EPI for the term 2020-2023
    • Full Member of the 18th Council of EPI for the term 2017-2020
    • Full Member of the 17th Council of EPI for the term 2014-2017
    • Full Member of the 16th Council of EPI for the term 2011-2014
    • Moderator at INTA Roundtable on “Customs Watch in Albania” in Tirana, Albania on February 25, 2011

    Testimonials

    • “The Albanian team has an established standard that is of the highest level of professionalism and handles a significant amount of prosecution work.” A key contact is Vladimir Nika, who is active across the brand spectrum and advises on everything from trademark clearance to enforcement. WTR 1000, 2023

    • “The Albanian team has an established standard that is of the highest level of professionalism and handles a significant amount of prosecution work.” A key contact is Vladimir Nika, who is active across the brand spectrum and advises on everything from trademark clearance to enforcement. WTR 1000, 2022

    • Although Nika is best known for his patent expertise, his capabilities on the trademark side are worthy of praise too. Meanwhile, his fluency in French, English and Italian makes for exemplary multijurisdictional clearance searches. WTR 1000, 2021

    • Vladimir Nika captains the side in Albania. A former trademark and patent agent, he knows the ins and outs of prosecuting IP rights; decades of experience make him a sage counsellor on all manner of other topics, including clearance and enforcement. WTR 1000, 2020

    • Vladimir Nika’s foresight, innovative thinking and personable nature make him a superb choice for challenging prosecution matters. WTR 1000, 2019

    • Vladimir Nika and Irma Cami are two practitioners who inspire confidence in everyone they meet. Nika is as astute filing applications before the Industrial Property Office as he is pleading in court. WTR 1000, 2018

    • Polyglot Vladimir Nika is an IP whizz who publishes widely on the topic. WTR 1000, 2017

    • Vladimir Nika is applauded for “looking at tricky situations from many different angles”. Fluent in English, French and Italian, he is especially popular with international companies. WTR 1000, 2016

    • Albania office director Vladimir Nika primarily focuses on patents, but also counsels on the clearance and maintenance of trademarks. WTR 1000 Rankings, 2015