PRISTINA - Serbian trademark applications which were pending on the date the Montenegro Intellectual Property Office (IPO) began its operations, May 28, 2008, must be re-filed in Montenegro by November 28, 2008, to maintain the original filing date, SD PETOSEVIC reported.

Serbian registrations continue to be valid in Montenegro until their expiration date, without the need for re-registration. IP rights holders are advised to apply for a certificate of registration to document their rights in this new jurisdiction.