Brichta & Partners

Managing Partners: Július Brichta, Tatiana Brichtová, Milan Čápka

Number of partners worldwide: 3

Number of professionals worldwide: 16

Languages: Slovak, Czech, English, French, German

Firm Overview:

With over 35 years of dedicated experience in intellectual property law, Brichta & Partnersstands as a recognized market leader in Slovakia and the broader Central and Eastern European region. The firm has been named Law Firm of the Yearin IP law in Slovakia an impressive nine times and is consistently ranked Band 1 for Intellectual Propertyby Chambers Europe, affirming its position among the top-tier IP law practices.

Brichta & Partners is known for combining deep legal expertise with innovative, forward-thinking solutions tailored to the complex challenges of IP protection, enforcement, and strategy. The firm advises a diverse client base, including leading Slovak companies across various industries, high-growth startups with international reach, and global Fortune 500 corporations.

Headquartered in Bratislava, the firm works seamlessly with an extensive network of international legal partners to support clients not only in Central and Eastern Europe but also across North America, Africa, and Asia.

Whether safeguarding brands, navigating complex licensing agreements, or litigating cross-border disputes, Brichta & Partnersis committed to delivering results with precision, innovation, and integrity.

Membership:

American Chamber of Commerce

British Chamber of Commerce

Italian Chamber of Commerce

National Group of the International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI)​

International Trademark Association (INTA)​

European Communities Trademark Association (ECTA)​

European Association of Brand Owners (MARQUES)​

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

IP Contracts & Licensing

The IP Contracts & Licensing team is part of the IP One-stop Shop and offers full legal support for IP-related contracts. We work with top ad agencies, investors, tech firms, start-ups, and creators in film, literature, and entertainment.

Our services range from setting up contract strategies to drafting and reviewing licensing deals and IP agreements, including those for co-development, research, tech transfer, and author compensation.

We also handle IP due diligence in investment rounds, identifying risks and offering solutions.

Our tailored approach ensures contracts align with each client’s business model and long-term IP goals, from protecting innovation to sharing technology.

Key areas:

• Comprehensive IP contract solutions, including analysis, legal opinions, and strategy
• Licensing agreements and technology transfers
• IP due diligence and risk mitigation
• Originator rights and compensation schemes
• Copyright and industrial rights arrangements
• Out-of-court settlements and coexistence agreements

Registration of patents, trademarks, and designs

We provide full support in IP registration as part of the IP One Stop Shop, working closely with other teams to ensure effective protection and management of our clients’ IP portfolios.

Key areas:

• Tailored IP protection strategies and global territorial planning
• Management of international IP portfolios
• Advanced pre-screening and search using AI tools
• Registration of trademarks, designs, patents, utility models, and copyrights
• Representation in proceedings before IP offices (oppositions, cancellations, etc.)
• Ongoing monitoring of trademarks and domain names

We offer personalized, full-service solutions at every stage of the IP lifecycle, backed by a trusted network of global experts.

IP dispute resolution

The IP Litigation Team, part of the IP One-stop Shop, handles IP disputes in and out of court for top global brands. We offer strategic advice, court representation, pre-litigation support, and risk assessment.

Key areas:

• IP infringement litigation (trademarks, patents, designs, etc.)
• Pre-litigation and settlement negotiations
• Anti-counterfeiting enforcement
• Representation before courts, customs, and financial authorities
• Training on counterfeit detection for officials

IT & AI law

The IT team enhances the IP One-stop Shop by covering clients’ legal needs in the digital space. We advise leading companies in software, fintech, and e-commerce.

Key areas:

• IT and software contracts (licensing, SaaS, cloud, development, maintenance)
• Legal support for AI, digital services, and emerging tech
• GDPR, privacy, and marketing compliance
• Cybersecurity and digital resilience (NIS 2, DORA, etc.)
• Domain name dispute resolution (.sk, .eu, .com, gTLDs)

CORPORATE LAW

M&A, VC and investment transactions

We focus on small-cap M&A, venture capital, and joint venture transactions, combining legal and tax expertise with deep IP knowledge to protect and maximize client value.

With over 35 years of experience, we advise founders, investors, and funds on company sales, investor entries, and strategic partnerships. We’ve led Slovak startup deals worth €30M+ and supported private equity transactions exceeding €500M.

Key areas:

• Preparing companies for sale or investor entry (sell-side/buy-side)
• Strategic transaction structuring to optimize valuation
• Full legal support for investors (VC, angel, PE)
• Legal due diligence (corporate, commercial, IP)
• Complete transaction documentation (term sheets, SPAs, SHAs, governance, post-closing)
• Joint venture setup and negotiations

Commercial law

The General Commercial Agenda Team provides full legal support for commercial contracts, tailored to businesses of all sizes. We handle everything from drafting B2B/B2C agreements to advising on ownership structures and risk management.

We also focus on consumer law, real estate transactions, and corporate governance, working closely with other teams to align legal solutions with business goals.

Key areas:

• Tailored commercial contracts (B2B/B2C, GTCs, NDAs, agency, service, lease, and employment agreements)
• Structuring founder/shareholder relations (SHAs, ESOPs, performance and mandate contracts)
• Corporate and contract due diligence
• Real estate transactions (sale, purchase, lease)
• Company formation and ownership structure setup
• Debt recovery and commercial litigation

Compliance law

The Compliance Team helps clients across industries meet public law and regulatory requirements with practical, risk-based legal solutions.

We specialize in financial services regulation—including payment services, e-money, crypto, and investments—and advise on AML, risk management, and internal policies. We also represent clients in licensing and regulatory proceedings before the National Bank of Slovakia.

Beyond finance, we cover broad compliance areas such as consumer protection, product safety, ESG, accessibility, and environmental regulations.

Key areas:

• Regulatory advice (payments, crypto, capital markets)
• Licensing and supervision representation
• AML/CFT compliance
• Consumer and product safety compliance
• Accessibility (EAA) and environmental regulations (ESG, CSRD, Deforestation)

Pro Bono

Brichta & Partners sees law as a calling and has dedicated over 30 years to pro bono support for impactful social and charitable initiatives, including:

• Lifbee Biotech Incubator – Legal support for IP transfer and startup setup, plus lectures and panels on IP topics.
• Slovensko.Digital – Ongoing legal assistance to promote transparent, high-quality digital public services.
• SAPIE – Advising Slovakia’s key innovation and startup platform to foster a strong, globally competitive tech ecosystem.
• Non-profits & charitable causes – Long-term legal support for civic, religious, and charitable organizations, as well as individuals in need.

Brichta & Partners

Grösslingová 6-8

SK-811 09 Bratislava

Slovakia