Intellectual Property
Europe Guide 2024 : Poland
Band 2
About
Provided by Sołtysiński Kawecki & Szlęzak
We are one of the leading legal advisers on intellectual property, unfair competition and advertising on the Polish market for legal services. We are also highly appreciated internationally, and proud to hold high positions in renowned rankings.
Since the beginning of the firm, our lawyers have advised and represented clients in a range of intellectual property cases. Our dossier includes:
- protection of EU and Polish trademarks, including renowned trademarks, geographical indications, and other distinguishing indications,
- protection of EU and industrial designs, utility models, patents, plant varieties, topographies of integrated circuits and other industrial property rights,
- protection of copyrights, including copyrights in software,
- protection of business names and other intangible enterprise assets,
- protection of a person’s image and one’s other personality rights,
- advertising law, including protection against misleading advertising and unfair comparative advertising,
- protection of commercial secrets,
- protection against copying products, dissemination of untrue information, inducing breach of contract, impeding market access, through, e.g., dumping or so called “slotting fees”, and other forms of unfair competition.
IP lawyers at SK&S work closely with several other practices at the firm, whenever expertise in other areas of the law is needed. We support international and Polish businesses active in various markets.
Chambers Review
Sołtysiński Kawecki & Szlęzak houses a noteworthy practice group commended for its robust services on the contentious side in Poland and beyond. The team is well versed in a wide spectrum of IP mandates such as trade mark rights enforcement as well as IP rights management. The firm advises clients in the technology, luxury goods, automotive, and food and drink sectors.
Work Highlights
- Sołtysiński Kawecki & Szlęzak represented Rolex in proceedings before the Polish Patent Office and Polish courts regarding the invalidation of alleged trade mark infringing.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"SKS has a very extensive and experienced team that provides solutions that meet expectations."
"They are very strong at handling complex and sophisticated matters."
"SKS has a very extensive and experienced team that provides solutions that meet expectations."
"They are very strong at handling complex and sophisticated matters."
Notable Practitioners
Szymon Gogulski rises in the rankings following a strong practice in IP. He regularly advises clients in connection with trade mark protection, including defence against infringement in court. He also assists with non-contentious trade mark issues, as well as in patent-related matters.
"He is impressively experienced."
"Szymon Gogulski has a status and a presence."
Ewa Skrzydło-Tefelska is a seasoned trade mark disputes practitioner, acting for premium clients in a range of sectors including banking and luxury goods. She is also a recognised academic.
Marek Oleksyn assists with contentious IP cases relating to both patent and trade mark infringements. He regularly deals with clients from the automotive as well as the banking and manufacturing industries.
"Marek Oleksyn has a high level of service. He is very knowledgeable."
Ranked Lawyers at
Sołtysiński Kawecki & Szlęzak
Poland
Members
Provided by Sołtysiński Kawecki & Szlęzak
Agata Szeliga
Aleksandra Hryniewska-van den Berkmortel
Aleksandra Krześniak-Sałajczyk
Alicja Bajson
Arkadiusz Wójtowicz
Damian Ludwiniak
Karolina Pajączek
Maciej Gil
Michał Kalinowski
Mikołaj Sowiński
Mikołaj Stępkowski
Head of Department
Wojciech Wizner
Clients
Provided by Sołtysiński Kawecki & Szlęzak
Cinkciarz.pl
Ekstraklasa
Eurocash
Eveline Cosmetics
Lidl
MAN
MAZDA
Microsoft
Nesperta
Polmos Siedlce
Rolex
Tesco
The Swatch / OMEGA SA
Tommy Hilfiger
WizzAir
Industries
Provided by Sołtysiński Kawecki & Szlęzak
Automotive
Banking
FMCG
IT
Retail