New data from the European Patent Office (EPO) for 2024 show significant progress in the representation of women in the field of innovation: one in four individuals filing a patent application in Europe today is a woman. This marks a visible improvement compared to 2022, when only one in seven applications included a woman as an inventor.
To recall, the first comprehensive study published by the EPO in 2022 revealed that the average share of women among inventors in Europe at the time was only 13.2%, despite the fact that this number had increased from just 2% in the late 1970s. Still, the report emphasized that a pronounced gender gap remained—especially considering that the participation of women among researchers and engineering graduates was significantly higher than their share in patent applications.
The study also highlighted that Europe lagged behind other innovation leaders at the time: South Korea (28.3%), China (26.8%), and the United States (15%) all recorded higher shares of women among patent applicants. The highest percentage of female inventors in Europe was seen in Latvia, Portugal, Croatia, Spain, and Lithuania, while Germany, Luxembourg, Liechtenstein, and Austria were at the bottom. Additionally, the field of chemistry had the highest number of female inventors, and universities showed significantly higher percentages compared to the private sector.
The latest data, referring to the previous year, 2024, show clear and encouraging progress: more countries are reporting double-digit percentages of female inventors. Spain leads with as much as 42%, followed by Belgium at 32%, France at 31%, and strong results from Finland (29%), Denmark (27%), and Switzerland (26%). However, Germany (20%) and Austria (18%) still remain below the European average.
Trendovi u Patentiranju: Žene Čine Četvrtinu Evropskih PronalazačaNovi podaci Evropske patentne kancelarije (EPO) za 2024. godinu pokazuju značajan napredak kada je reč o zastupljenosti žena u oblasti inovacija: jedna od četiri osobe koja podnosi patentnu prijavu u Evropi danas – je žena. Ovaj podatak predstavlja vidljiv pomak u odnosu na 2022. godinu, kada je samo jedna od sedam prijava uključivala ženu kao pronalazača.
Podsetimo, prvo obimno istraživanje koje je EPO objavio 2022. godine pokazalo je da je prosečan udeo žena među pronalazačima u Evropi tada iznosio samo 13,2%, uprkos činjenici da je taj broj porastao sa svega 2% iz kasnih 1970-ih. Ipak, tada je naglašeno da i dalje postoji izražen rodni jaz – naročito kada se u obzir uzme da je učešće žena među istraživačima i diplomiranim inženjerima znatno veće od njihovog udela u patentnim prijavama.
Studija je takođe ukazala da je Evropa u tom trenutku zaostajala za drugim inovacionim liderima: Južna Koreja (28,3%), Kina (26,8%) i SAD (15%) beležile su veće učešće žena među podnosiocima patenata. Najveći procenat žena među pronalazačima u Evropi tada su imale Letonija, Portugal, Hrvatska, Španija i Litvanija, dok su Nemačka, Luksemburg, Lihtenštajn i Austrija bile na začelju. Takođe, oblast hemije je prednjačila po broju žena pronalazača, a univerziteti su pokazali značajno viši procenat u odnosu na privatni sektor.
Najnoviji podaci koji se odnose na prethodnu, 2024. godinu, pokazuju jasan i ohrabrujući napredak: više zemalja beleži dvocifrene procente žena među pronalazačima, a Španija prednjači sa čak 42%, sledi Belgija sa 32%, Francuska sa 31%, a dobre rezultate beleže i Finska (29%), Danska (27%) i Švajcarska (26%). Međutim, Nemačka (20%) i Austrija (18%) i dalje ostaju ispod evropskog proseka.
Vujinović & Partners Again Among the Best in The Legal 500 EMEA Guide for 2025
We are proud to announce that our law firm has once again been highly ranked in the prestigious Legal 500 EMEA guide for 2025, in the jurisdiction of Serbia! This recognition reaffirms our unwavering commitment to providing top-tier legal services and expert support to our clients.
Our law firm has once again been ranked among the leading offices in the field of intellectual property and labour law, which confirms our commitment and continuity in the quality of work in these areas.
This result confirms that our Intellectual Property team remains among the leaders in delivering innovative and expert legal advice, covering a broad spectrum of IP portfolios at the highest level. Additionally, the recognition in Employment Law further reinforces our position as a distinguished law firm, with a clear tendency for further growth and advancement in this area.
As one of the leading law firms that has been receiving this and other recognitions (Chambers and Partners, IP Stars, IFLR1000) for years in a row, we highly value this achievement and see it as a confirmation of the quality of our services, as well as an incentive to continue providing exceptional legal support at the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and efficiency.
The Legal 500 is one of the most significant global legal directories, analyzing and assessing the capabilities of law firms and legal experts worldwide for over 33 years.
We extend our gratitude to all our clients, colleagues, and associates for their trust and cooperation. Their support is our greatest motivation, and this recognition is proof that our dedication, expertise, and hard work are acknowledged at the highest level.
Congratulations to the entire Intellectual Property and Employment Law teams on this outstanding achievement!
Vujinović & Partners Ponovo Među Najboljima u Legal 500 EMEA Vodiču za 2025. godinuSa velikim ponosom objavljujemo da je naša advokatska kancelarija ponovo visoko rangirana u prestižnom vodiču The Legal 500 EMEA za 2025. godinu, kada je reč o jurisdikciji Srbije! Ovo priznanje potvrđuje našu neprekidnu posvećenost pružanju vrhunskih pravnih usluga i stručne podrške našim klijentima.
Naša kancelarija je još jednom svrstana među vodeće kancelarije u oblasti intelektualne svojine i radnog prava, što potvrđuje našu posvećenost i kontinuitet u kvalitetu rada u ovim oblastima.
Ovaj rezultat potvrđuje da je naš tim za intelektualnu svojinu među liderima u pružanju inovativnih i stručnih pravnih saveta, pokrivajući širok spektar IP portfolija na najvišem nivou. Takođe, priznanje u oblasti radnog prava dodatno potvrđuje našu poziciju kao renomirane advokatske kancelarije, s jasnom tendencijom daljeg rasta i napredovanja u ovoj oblasti.
Kao jedna od vodećih advokatskih kancelarija koja već godinama za redom osvaja ovo, ali i druga priznanja (Chambers and Partners, IP Stars, IFLR1000), izuzetno cenimo ovo dostignuće i smatramo ga potvrdom kvaliteta naših usluga i podsticajem da nastavimo sa pružanjem izuzetne pravne podrške uz najviše standarde profesionalizma, integriteta i efikasnosti.
The Legal 500 je jedan od najznačajnijih globalnih pravnih direktorijuma, koji već više od 30 godine analizira i ocenjuje rad advokatskih kancelarija širom sveta.
Zahvaljujemo se svim našim klijentima, kolegama i saradnicima na poverenju i saradnji. Njihova podrška nam je najveća motivacija, a ovo priznanje dokaz da su naš trud, posvećenost i pravna ekspertiza prepoznati na najvišem nivou.
Iskrene čestitke celom timu za intelektualnu svojinu i radno pravo na ovom izuzetnom postignuću!
Vujinović & Partners Recognized as a Leader in the Field of Intellectual PropertyWe are proud to announce that for the first time our law firm has been included in the rankings of Chambers & Partners, one of the most prestigious global legal directories, for achievements in the field of intellectual property. This recognition confirms our influence in this area of law and further strengthens our reputation on the Serbian legal market.
Chambers’ ranking for the field of intellectual property provides an insight into the most prominent law firms and lawyers working in Serbia. Our office is currently positioned in the Band 3 category, which represents an exceptional success for a candidate who is on this prestigious list for the first time. This recognition not only confirms the impact of our work, but places us side by side with renowned offices that have been shaping the intellectual property sector for decades. Bearing in mind that we are one of the youngest offices in this area, this success is even more significant for us.
We are particularly pleased with the fact that our Managing Partner Nikolina Vujinović received an individual ranking (subsection “Lawyers”), taking a place in the Band 3 category. This double success – both for the office and for the partner – represents an important milestone in our development. With previous rankings in Legal 500 and IP Stars, our office has further strengthened its position in the IP field.
Chambers and Partners, based in London, is the world’s leading company for legal rankings and analysis, with a tradition longer than 30 years. Their rankings are the result of detailed research, including interviews with in-house legal counsel, industry experts and legal peers who have had the opportunity to work with the rated firms. Being recognized by such a prestigious institution is a confirmation of our unwavering commitment to quality, expertise and the success of our clients.
We sincerely thank all our clients, the entire office team and professional associates for their trust, support and valuable recommendations. Your recognition and positive evaluations are an incentive for our further work and a motivation to continue providing top legal support.
Vujinović & Partners Prepoznati kao Vodeći u Oblasti Intelektualne SvojineSa ponosom objavljujemo da je naša advokatska kancelarija po prvi put uvrštena na rang-listu Chambers & Partners, jednog od najprestižnijih globalnih pravnih direktorijuma, za postignuća u oblasti intelektualne svojine. Ovo priznanje potvrđuje naš uticaj u ovoj oblasti prava i dodatno učvršćuje naš ugled na pravnom tržištu Srbije.
Chambersova rang-lista za oblast intelektualne svojine pruža uvid u najistaknutije advokatske kancelarije i advokate koji rade u Srbiji. Naša kancelarija je trenutno pozicionirana u Band 3 kategoriji, što predstavlja izuzetan uspeh za kandidata koji se po prvi put našao na ovoj prestižnoj listi. Ovo priznanje ne samo da potvrđuje uticaj našeg rada, već nas svrstava rame uz rame sa renomiranim kancelarijama koje već decenijama oblikuju sektor intelektualne svojine. Imajući u vidu da smo jedna od najmlađih kancelarija u ovoj oblasti, ovaj uspeh je za nas još značajniji.
Posebno zadovoljstvo nam predstavlja i činjenica da je naša nadležna partkerka Nikolina Vujinović dobila individualno priznanje (podsekcija ‘’Lawyers’’), zauzevši mesto u Band 3 kategoriji. Ovaj dvostruki uspeh – kako za kancelariju, tako i za partnera – predstavlja važnu prekretnicu u našem razvoju. Sa prethodnim rangiranjima u Legal 500 i IP Stars, naša kancelarija je dodatno učvrstila svoju poziciju u IP oblasti.
Chambers & Partners, sa sedištem u Londonu, je vodeća svetska kompanija za pravna rangiranja i analize, sa tradicijom dužom od 30 godina. Njihove rang-liste rezultat su detaljnih istraživanja, uključujući intervjue sa internim pravnim savetnicima, industrijskim stručnjacima i kolegama iz advokature koji su imali priliku da sarađuju sa ocenjenim kancelarijama. Biti prepoznat od strane ovako ugledne institucije predstavlja potvrdu naše nepokolebljive posvećenosti kvalitetu, stručnosti i uspehu naših klijenata.
Iskreno se zahvaljujemo svim našim klijentima, celokupnom timu kancelarije i profesionalnim saradnicima na ukazanom poverenju, podršci i dragocenim preporukama. Vaše priznanje i pozitivne ocene predstavljaju podsticaj za naš dalji rad i motivaciju da nastavimo da pružamo vrhunsku pravnu podršku.
SCAPR Milan Conference – Managing Performers’ RightsOur Managing Partner, Nikolina Vujinović, participated in the SCAPR (Societies’ Council for the Collective Management of Performers’ Rights) Working Groups session in Milan, as part of a four-day event that gathered experts from the entire audiovisual sector.
Over 120 participants from more than 35 countries came together for four days of collaboration and strategic discussions at the Milan Working Groups Session. 12 meetings took place, involving participants from different fields who discussed the distinct challenges encountered by CMOs representing audiovisual performers, as well as SCAPR’s work: the aim was to ensure that the organization effectively met the needs of audiovisual performers.
Nikolina Vujinović participated in the legal working group, where she tackled essential issues that will influence the future of collective management alongside expert colleagues from various legal ecosystems. The legal working group focused its session on examining the effects of artificial intelligence on how performers’ rights are managed. Furthermore, the group focussed on data protection by assisting SCAPR members implement secure and compliant practices in their dealings with other CMOs worldwide.
On another note, Vujinović has been an engaged member of the body in charge of regulations within SCAPR for several years. This organization functions as an international platform based in Brussels that aims to improve cross-border data exchange, performers’ rights enforcement and remuneration.
We express our heartfelt gratitude to SCAPR for this invitation and to all colleagues for fostering global collaboration and supporting performers worldwide. It was a pleasure to be in Milan this year.
We sincerely thank the hosts for the invitation as well as all fellow participants. It was a pleasure to be in Milan this year.
Milanska Konferencija SCAPR-a – Upravljanje Pravima IzvođačaNaš nadležni partner, Nikolina Vujinović, učestvovala je u radu grupacije za pravna pitanja SCAPR-a (Societies’ Council for the Collective Management of Performers’ Rights) u Milanu, u okviru četvorodnevnog događaja koji je okupio stručnjake iz čitavog audiovizuelnog sektora.
Preko 120 učesnika iz više od 35 zemalja vodilo je, u Milanu, diskusije u okviru specifičnih radnih grupa, kroz 12 strateških sastanaka. U fokusu su bili izazovi sa kojima se danas susreću organizacije koje upravljaju pravima izvođača (Collective Management Organisations) širom sveta.
Nikolina Vujinović kontinuirano deluje u okviru grupacije za pravna pitanja koja se bavi regulatornim okvirom veštačke inteligencije i njenim uticajem na prava izvođača. Ona je poseban doprinos dala temi zaštite podataka o ličnosti u sistemima korišćenja veštačke inteligencije.
Inače, Vujinović je već nekoliko godina angažovana članica tela zaduženog za regulative u okviru SCAPR-a. Ova organizacija funkcioniše kao međunarodna platforma sa sedištem u Briselu koja ima za cilj da unapredi prekograničnu razmenu podataka i naplate za prava izvođača.
Srdačno se zahvaljujemo domaćinima na pozivu kao i svim kolegama učesnicima.
Bilo je zadovoljstvo biti u Milanu ove godine.
European Research Shows a Decline in the Production of TV FeatureThe latest research by the European Audiovisual Observatory (EAO) shows that the amount of series and films produced in Europe is falling. The research analyzes the amount of produced feature series and films made for TV and SVoD (Subscription Video on Demand) industry in Europe in 2023, countries of origin, the work of international co-productions and main productions and commissions in the industry.
TV content production in Europe reached a tipping point in 2023 when the number of titles fell by 6% across all platforms, according to new data presented in a study titled “Audiovisual Fiction Production in Europe – Figures for 2023”. In addition, high-end programs (with 13 episodes or less per season) ended their boom, as the number of titles remained the same (down 2% from a year earlier).
In total, 10% of all TV feature titles produced in Europe were co-productions. Public broadcasters ordered more than half of the game titles produced in Europe, 55%. Private broadcasters ordered 31%, and global streamers 14%, which is a lower percentage compared to the previous period. However, some of the essential elements of TV fiction production in Europe have not changed despite the decline. Most of the hours produced were from telenovelas and soap operas. In addition, series with 13 episodes or less per season accounted for more than half of all titles produced.
Only 3% of the more than 2,000 production houses that produced at least one title between 2015 and 2023 did so in each of the last nine years. This is a result of the high rerun rate of TV series. On average, between 2015 and 2023, first seasons of TV series accounted for more than half of all seasons produced annually.
Independent producers produced more than 70% of the titles (including all formats and shows with 13 episodes or less per season). Other independent production by broadcasters working for third-party broadcasters accounted for 9% and 11% of titles.
The top producers of feature TV titles were ARD, Banijay Group, ZDF and Mediawan Leonine Alliance. Banijay Group, RTL and IfTV had the most geographically diverse selection of production countries. When it comes to clients, the BBC, Netflix and Amazon dominated.
Source: European Audiovisual Observatory: Top 20 commissioners of series with 13 episodes or less per season titles (2023). These figures are indicative as each title is attributed to only one broadcaster, even in the case of co-productions involving several broadcasters.
The complete survey of the EAO, which operates as part of the Council of Europe in Strasbourg., can be downloaded here. The official EAO press release on this topic is available here.
Evropsko Istraživanje Pokazalo Pad u Proizvodnji TV SadržajaNajnovije istraživanje Evropske audiovizuelne opservatorije (EAO) pokazuje da količina proizvedenih serija i filmova u Evropi opada. Istraživanje analizira količinu proizvedenih igranih serija i filmova snimljenih za TV i SVoD (Subscription Video on Demand) industriju u Evropi u 2023. godini, njihove zemlje porekla, rad međunarodnih koprodukcija i glavnih producenata i naručioca u industriji.
Prema novim podacima iznetim u istraživanju pod nazivom „Proizvodnja audiovizuelne fikcije u Evropi – brojke za 2023.“ proizvodnja TV sadržaja u Evropi dostigla je prekretnicu u 2023. kada je broj naslova opao za 6% na svim platformama. Pored toga, high-end programi (sa 13 epizoda ili manje po sezoni) okončale su svoj bum, pošto je broj naslova ostao isti (manje 2% u odnosu na godinu ranije).
Ukupno, 10% svih TV igranih naslova proizvedenih u Evropi bile su koprodukcije. Javni emiteri naručili su više od polovine igranih naslova proizvedenih u Evropi i to 55%. Privatni emiteri naručili su 31%, a globalni streameri 14%, što je manje procenat u odnosu na prethodni period. Međutim, neki od suštinskih elemenata produkcije TV fikcije u Evropi nisu se promenili uprkos padu. Većina proizvedenih sati bila je iz telenovela i sapunica. Pored toga, serije sa 13 epizoda ili manje po sezoni činile su više od polovine svih proizvedenih naslova.
Samo 3% od više od 2000 produkcijskih kuća koje su proizvele najmanje jedan naslov između 2015. i 2023. učinilo je to u svakoj od poslednjih devet godina. Ovo je rezultat visoke stope repriziranja TV serija. U proseku, između 2015. i 2023. godine, prve sezone Tv serija činile su više od polovine svih sezona proizvedenih godišnje.
Nezavisni producenti su proizveli više od 70% naslova (uključujući sve formate i emisije sa 13 epizoda ili manje po sezoni). Ostala nezavisna produkcija emitera koji rade za emitere trećih strana činila je 9% i 11% naslova.
Najbolji proizvođači igranih TV naslova bili su ARD,Banijay Group,ZDF i Mediawan Leonine Alliance. Banijay Group, RTL i IfTV imale su geografski najraznovrsniji izbor zemalja produkcije. Kada je reč o naručiocima, domirali su BBC, Netflix i Amazon.
Izvor: Evropska audiovizuelna opservatorija: 20 najboljih naručilaca serija sa 13 epizoda ili manje po sezoni (2023). Ove brojke su indikativne jer se svaki naslov pripisuje samo jednom emiteru, čak i u slučaju koprodukcija koje uključuju više emitera.
Kompletno istraživanje Evropske audiovizuelne opservatorije, koja funkcioniše kao deo Saveta Evrope u Strazburu, možete preuzeti ovde. Zvanično saopštenje za štampu EAO na ovu temu dostupno je na ovom linku.