Iil

Name

Iil

Legal name

Inštitut za intelektualno lastnino

Website

https://ipi.si

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Intellectual Property Consulting

akta.pro primary industry

Intellectual Property (IP) Law (BPAHAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Copyright Services & Content Protection (BPAHAMAC), IP Filing, Annuities & Renewals Administration (BPAHAMAJ), IP Litigation & Dispute Resolution (BPAHAMAE)

Keywords

• Intellectual property consulting
• Copyright law advisory
• Trademark registration services
• Patent law consulting
• GDPR compliance advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

Ljubljana

HQ country

Slovenia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Consulting and Advisory Services: Provides consulting services on intellectual property matters including copyright, trademark, patent law, domain names, internet law, personal data protection, blockchain and AI to Slovenian companies, individual creators, and public institutions.
2. Research and Education: Conducts research, organizes lectures, roundtables, seminars, workshops and participates in international projects on intellectual property law topics.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

IPI is a Slovenian consulting, research, and educational institution that provides advisory and representation services across intellectual property law, including copyright, trademark and design law, patent law, domain name disputes, internet law, GDPR compliance, blockchain and AI policy, and text and data mining. It also conducts academic research, publishes reports, and delivers lectures, seminars, and workshops on IP-related topics for Slovenian companies, public institutions, universities, and individual creators.

Product overview

IPI (Inštitut za intelektualno lastnino / Intellectual Property Institute) is a private consulting, research, and educational institution based in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Rather than offering a unified software product, IPI provides a portfolio of professional services spanning multiple areas of intellectual property law. The core offerings include consulting services in copyright law, trademark and design law, patent law, domain name dispute resolution, personal data protection (GDPR), blockchain and AI regulation, data analytics (TDM), internet law, and start-up company support. The institute also delivers educational programs through workshops, lectures, and roundtables, and produces research publications on intellectual property policy developments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Consulting Services in Intellectual Property Law Advisory and consulting services covering copyright, trademark, design, patent, domain names, internet law, GDPR, blockchain, AI, and TDM, targeted at Slovenian companies, public institutions, and individual creators.
• Copyright Law Services Legal consulting on copyright law matters, including rights management, licensing, and infringement issues, for rights holders, users, and institutions.
• Trademark and Design Law Services Advisory on trademark registration, protection, and representation before the Slovenian Intellectual Property Office, including design rights.
• Patent Law Services Consulting services related to patent protection and intellectual property rights for inventions, targeted at inventors and companies.
• Domain Name Dispute Resolution Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services for .si domain name disputes, including cybersquatting cases, with Dr. Maja Bogataj Jančič serving as arbitrator.
• Personal Data Protection (GDPR) Advisory Consulting on GDPR compliance, data protection impact assessments, and personal data processing requirements for organizations handling personal data.
• Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence Advisory Research and consulting on the legal and ethical aspects of blockchain technology and AI regulation, including data governance frameworks.
• Data Analytics (TDM) Consulting Advisory on text and data mining (TDM) copyright exceptions and related regulatory frameworks, primarily for research and education users.
• Internet Law Services Legal consulting on electronic commerce, online content regulations, and platform liability issues for online businesses and platforms.
• Start-up Company IP Support Intellectual property advisory services tailored for start-up companies, covering IP strategy, protection, and commercialization.
• Educational Programs and Events Workshops, lectures, roundtables, conferences, and the annual Open Knowledge Day on IP law topics, delivered for professional, academic, and public audiences.
• Research Publications Academic publications, reports, and analyses on intellectual property law developments and policy, including contributions to international projects.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Dr. Maja Bogataj Jančič co-chairs the GPAI Data Governance Working Group. IPI actively contributes to GPAI's research on AI governance, data trusts, and responsible AI development. Slovenia is a founding member of GPAI.
• Creative Commons SloveniacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2004Dr. Maja Bogataj Jančič has been the Representative and Legal Lead of Creative Commons Slovenia since 2004 and is part of the Creative Commons Global Network.
• World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIPI has held permanent observer status at WIPO since 2022. This provides access to international IP policy discussions and enhances the institute's role in global IP governance.
• Communia AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Maja Bogataj Jančič is a Board member of Communia, an international association advocating for expansion of the public domain and increased access to and reuse of culture and knowledge. IPI actively participates in Communia's policy initiatives and salons.
• Knowledge Rights 21 (KR21)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Maja Bogataj Jančič serves as National Coordinator for Slovenia and Regional Coordinator for Western Balkan countries of the Knowledge Rights 21 project. IPI organizes Open Knowledge Day under this initiative.
• Network of CentersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIPI participates as a member of the Network of Centers, a collaborative network of IP-related organizations.
• Access to Knowledge Coalition (A2K Coalition)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIPI is a member of the Access to Knowledge Coalition, a group of NGOs united in commitment to a fair and balanced copyright system.
• Open Data and Intellectual Property Institute (ODIPI)coreOthersODIPI was founded by Dr. Maja Bogataj Jančič. It operates as a related institute focusing on open data and intellectual property issues, and organized the 4th Open Knowledge Day in 2023.
• Berkman Klein Center for Internet and SocietymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Maja Bogataj Jančič serves as an affiliate researcher at Harvard's Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society (2023-2024).
• ARNESminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with ARNES (Academic Network of Slovenia) on copyright in education, including joint events on remote education and copyright during the pandemic.
• European Research Area (ERA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Maja Bogataj Jančič appointed as Slovenian representative for ERA Action 2, which focuses on proposing an EU copyright and data legislative framework for research.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Clarivate (CompuMark): Global IP analytics and trademark search business (CompuMark) within a large information-services incumbent. Comparable to IPI's trademark and patent advisory work but with vastly greater geographic footprint and proprietary IP data assets.
• Anaqua: Global IP management software and services firm serving corporate IP departments. Overlaps with IPI's patent/trademark advisory work as a larger incumbent offering integrated IP portfolio management that IPI does not provide.
• CSC (Corporation Service Company): Major provider of global IP management, trademark watching, and domain name services. Overlaps with IPI's IP advisory and domain-name dispute work as a much larger diversified business services incumbent.
• Bird & Bird: International law firm with one of the largest dedicated IP practices globally, with particular strength in technology, copyright, and data-related IP. Comparable to IPI's IP law and copyright/data-governance advisory but at vastly greater scale and global reach.

Direct peers

• Markify: Trademark search, watch, and domain-name monitoring services provider. Directly comparable to IPI's trademark and domain-name dispute services as a boutique IP search/advisory player serving corporate clients and brand owners.
• Novagraaf: European IP consultancy offering trademark, patent, and design advice across multiple jurisdictions. Comparable to IPI as a multi-disciplinary IP advisory firm providing consulting and representation services, though operating at a much larger European scale.
• Questel: Global IP intelligence and consulting firm offering patent, trademark, and software IP services. Directly comparable to IPI as an IP advisory/search provider serving corporate clients with consulting and analysis on patent, trademark, and copyright portfolios.

Others

• Creative Commons: Global open-access and licensing non-profit. Dr. Bogataj Jančič has been Creative Commons Slovenia representative since 2004 and part of the Global Network, making CC a closely related rather than directly competing entity in the open-knowledge/copyright policy ecosystem.
• Communia: International non-profit association advocating for the public domain and access to culture/knowledge. IPI's founder sits on Communia's Board and the organisations run joint policy initiatives; comparable as a peer policy actor in the same copyright/open-knowledge space rather than a commercial competitor.

Regional players

• Murgitroyd: European IP and trademark attorney firm headquartered in the UK with offices across multiple European countries. Comparable to IPI as a multi-jurisdiction IP advisory firm, though primarily serving UK/European markets rather than Slovenia/Western Balkans.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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