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Sołtysiński Kawecki & Szlęzak

Intellectual Property

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Sołtysiński Kawecki & Szlęzak

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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.

Clients (21)

  • Cinkciarz.pl
  • Ekstraklasa
  • Eurocash
  • Eveline Cosmetics
  • Lidl
  • MAN
  • MAZDA
  • Microsoft
  • Nesperta
  • Polmos Siedlce
  • Rolex
  • Tesco
  • Tommy Hilfiger
  • The Swatch / OMEGA SA
  • WizzAir
  • Etos S.A.
  • PCC Rokita / PCC Exol
  • Inter Cars SA
  • Retail Robotics
  • Browar Fortuna
  • Spyke Technology

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

    Intellectual Property respondentGlobal

  • 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 respondentGlobal

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

    Intellectual Property respondentGlobal

  • 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 respondentGlobal

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 respondentGlobal

    • Szymon Gogulski listens and provides unparalleled strategic advice.

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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 respondentGlobal

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

      Intellectual Property respondentGlobal

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

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Ranked Individuals at Sołtysiński Kawecki & Szlęzak (2)

Poland

Members

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  • Arkadiusz Wójtowicz

  • Agata Szeliga

  • Aleksandra Hryniewska-van den Berkmortel

  • Maciej Gil

  • Mikołaj Stępkowski

  • Damian Ludwiniak

  • Mikołaj Sowiński

  • Alicja Bajson

  • Michał Kalinowski

  • Aleksandra Krześniak-Sałajczyk

  • Wojciech Wizner

  • Szymon Gogulski

    Head of Department

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  • Marek Oleksyn

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