Intellectual Property
Global Guide 2024 : Poland
Band 2
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Provided by Sołtysiński Kawecki & Szlęzak
SK&S has extensive experience in advising on industrial property law. Our attorneys specialize, among other areas, in issues involving protection of trademarks, industrial designs, patents, utility designs, trade names, geographical designations, as well as in combatting unfair competition.
In the above areas the law firm provides services which ensure a coherent strategy for protection of the client’s industrial property rights. The following are the most common assignments dealt with by our attorneys:
- handling court disputes involving infringements of industrial property rights, as well as combatting acts of unfair competition,
- handling objection proceedings, as well as proceedings for an annulment and expiry of industrial property rights before Polish courts and the Patent Office, as well as before European Union bodies,
- registering industrial property rights, preparing and giving opinions on agreements related to industrial property rights, management of industrial property rights, including carrying out searches in databases,
- carrying out audits of industrial property rights; supervision of maintenance of exclusive rights, and monitoring same.
One of largest patent commercial and litigation teams in Poland.
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
Browar Fortuna
Cinkciarz.pl
Ekstraklasa
Etos S.A.
Eurocash
Eveline Cosmetics
Inter Cars SA
Lidl
MAN
MAZDA
Microsoft
Nesperta
PCC Rokita / PCC Exol
Polmos Siedlce
Retail Robotics
Rolex
Spyke Technology
Tesco
The Swatch / OMEGA SA
Tommy Hilfiger
WizzAir
Industries
Provided by Sołtysiński Kawecki & Szlęzak
Automotive
Banking
FMCG
IT
Retail