Intellectual Property | Europe

Baker McKenzie has a sizeable team that assists with the full range of IP matters, representing notable local and international names. The firm is active in contentious IP matters, particularly in opposition cases and anti-counterfeiting litigation. The team also advises on trade mark portfolios, including on local filings, applications and renewal proceedings. Baker McKenzie also handles copyright and domain ownership cases. Additionally, the team deals with transfer of trade mark and patent rights. The firm's clients are drawn from a range of sectors including banking, technology and consumer goods.

Bird & Bird is a top-tier firm which is often retained by local and multinational clients operating within the consumer goods, automotive, pharmaceutical and fashion industries on a wide range of IP mandates. The firm boasts a wealth of experience in software licensing, domain name issues, patent licence agreements and patent infringement cases. Bird & Bird assists several well-known companies with trade mark portfolio management and prosecution, as well as opposition proceedings. The team receives recognition for its involvement in matters with international aspects.

HAVEL & PARTNERS is a well-regarded firm known for its broad practice. The firm advises on contentious trade mark and copyright matters and has a strong foothold in the retail industry assisting with counterfeit issues and unfair competition. The team additionally advises clients from a range of industries on domain name matters and also offers general portfolio management.

Kocián Šolc Balaštík has a full-service IP team based in Prague. The law firm acts for clients in a range of industries such as tech, construction, real estate, retail and media. The law firm has particular strength in litigation, contracts, licensing, advertisement and regulatory matters.

Rowan Legal is a noted firm advising on the full spectrum of IP mandates, with a strong focus on the IT sector. The firm boasts particular skill in domain name disputes and matters related to software rights, with additional proficiency in licensing matters. The team also assists with traditional trade mark mandates, including opposition proceedings. Rowan Legal's clientele includes startups and well-known companies from the telecoms and technology sectors.

Schoenherr has an active team and a comprehensive practice in the IP arena. The firm is well versed in a wide array of matters, assisting with trade mark portfolio management and the IP aspects of transactions. The team also represents clients in trade mark proceedings, including cancellation, opposition and infringement cases. Schoenherr's client roster spans the technology, manufacturing and healthcare industries.