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Sołtysiński Kawecki & Szlęzak

Intellectual Property

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Sołtysiński Kawecki & Szlęzak

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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.

Clients (15)

  • Cinkciarz.pl
  • The Swatch / OMEGA SA
  • Ekstraklasa
  • Nesperta
  • Polmos Siedlce
  • Lidl
  • Tesco
  • Eurocash
  • WizzAir
  • Rolex
  • Tommy Hilfiger
  • Eveline Cosmetics
  • MAN
  • MAZDA
  • Microsoft

Industries (5)

  • Banking
  • FMCG
  • IT
  • Automotive
  • Retail

Chambers Review

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Intellectual Property - Poland

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

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 patent litigation and trade mark portfolio management. The firm advises clients in the technology, luxury goods, automotive, and food and drink sectors.

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Work Highlights

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  • The team at Sołtysiński Kawecki & Szlęzak represented Jeronimo Martins Polska in several disputes with Red Bull concerning the El Toro Rojo trade marks.

Strengths

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  • This is a fantastic law firm with the best people. SKS lawyers know their game and always deliver to the highest standards.

    Intellectual Property respondentEurope

  • SK's advice is pragmatic and forward-looking, especially in evaluating appeal options and protecting related trademarks. The team's communication is consistently responsive and clear.

    Intellectual Property respondentEurope

  • SKS's strengths are its strategic planning and the ability to identify the core legal issue.

    Intellectual Property respondentEurope

  • SKS lawyers explain complex matters in a very detailed and reasonable way. They usually provide several different options to solve a problem, depending on the priorities of our company.

    Intellectual Property respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Szymon Gogulski
    Szymon Gogulski

    Szymon Gogulski

    Szymon Gogulski 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.

    • Szymon Gogulski is a seasoned lawyer with excellent business awareness. He is focused on practical advice.

      Intellectual Property respondentEurope

    • Szymon Gogulski listens and provides unparalleled strategic advice.

      Intellectual Property respondentEurope
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  • Marek Oleksyn
    Marek Oleksyn

    Marek Oleksyn

    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.

    • He understands clients' business needs and has extensive legal knowledge in the field.

      Intellectual Property respondentEurope

    • Marek Oleksyn distinguishes himself through his strategic foresight and his ability to translate complex legal issues into actionable business guidance.

      Intellectual Property respondentEurope

    • Marek Oleksyn is very easy to work with. He has solid expertise and very commercial too.

      Intellectual Property respondentEurope
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Ranked Individuals at Sołtysiński Kawecki & Szlęzak (2)

Poland

Members

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  • Arkadiusz Wójtowicz

  • Maciej Gil

  • Aleksandra Hryniewska-van den Berkmortel

  • Mikołaj Stępkowski

  • Agata Szeliga

  • Mikołaj Sowiński

  • Damian Ludwiniak

  • Alicja Bajson

  • Aleksandra Krześniak-Sałajczyk

  • Michał Kalinowski

  • Wojciech Wizner

  • Szymon Gogulski

    Head of Department

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  • Marek Oleksyn

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