About us

Smiljkovic-IP is an IP law firm committed to offering high-quality, tailored legal services in all areas of industrial property. We combine deep technical knowledge with strategic insight to guide clients through every stage of the IP lifecycle — from registration to enforcement and commercialization.

Katerina Smiljkovikj

Founder and IP attorney

Meet the experts

Gogo Rafajlovski

Trademark specialist

With over a decade of experience in intellectual property law, patenting and consulting for global firms, Katerina founded Smiljkovic-IP to serve innovators and businesses in the Balkans and Europe.

Katerina has an extensive experience with global patenting processes, European patents, international patent applications, IP Audit and IP strategy focused on commercialization of protected intellectual assets.

Gogo Rafajlovski helps startups, creators, and growing businesses protect their ideas and stand out with strong trademarks and smart IP strategies. With 15+ years of experience and a Master’s in Intellectual Property, he makes the process of registering trademarks, securing design rights, and building brand protection simple and stress-free. Whether you're launching a new brand or expanding into new markets, Gogo’s here to make sure your intellectual property works for you - clearly, efficiently, and with real business impact.

Filip Trpeski

Brand protection consultant

Filip is highly regarded trademark consultant with extensive expertise in trademark law and related intellectual property matters. He provides sophisticated, commercially focused strategies that enable clients – ranging from emerging startups to multinational corporations – to effectively secure, manage, protect, enforce, and maximise the value of their trademarks and intellectual property assets, both offline and in the digital space.