Intellectual Property | Europe

Baker McKenzie has a market-leading team advising on a broad array of IP issues. Its lawyers are skilled in contentious cases involving trade mark and patent prosecution as well as litigation, including before the EU authorities. Additionally, the firm assists with alleged unfair competition cases, and is similarly able to advise on copyright matters, position mark registration and other non-contentious IP issues. The practice enjoys a broad client base, drawn from the TMT, manufacturing and FMCG industries. Baker McKenzie is also well placed to handle trade mark portfolio management and is often instructed on cases covering several jurisdictions.

Wardyński & Partners houses an IP disputes-focused group representing clients from a broad range of industries. The team's extensive expertise encompasses trade marks and designs, including related contentious matters. The lawyers are similarly able in patent disputes, including high-profile complex pharmaceutical patents. Wardyński & Partners is active in IP rights enforcement, and also advises on commercial use of IP rights and other non-contentious issues. The firm represents domestic and international names from the pharmaceutical, life sciences, toy and fashion sectors.

Bird & Bird has a widely respected practice group with noteworthy experience of IP-related litigation, including trade marks, copyrights and patents. Further areas of focus for the firm include criminal counterfeiting matters. The team boasts a clientele drawn from a wide range of sectors spanning manufacturing, pharmaceuticals and IT as well as food and drink. This practice benefits from the firm's specialised international network.

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.

Dentons assists with copyright and trade mark matters, including related disputes. The department is also active in negotiating IP transfer and licensing agreements. The team offers additional expertise in handling issues in relation to lookalike products. Dentons' client roster comprises a variety of international and local brands from an array of industries including entertainment, fashion and TMT.

The team at DLA Piper is recognised for its experience in handling a broad range of intellectual property matters. The lawyers frequently assist clients with brand protection matters, including prosecution mandates. The law firm also acts on counterfeiting mandates as well as trade mark invalidation proceedings, with further experience in patent infringement cases.

Domański Zakrzewski Palinka frequently handles matters relating to trade marks, demonstrating particular expertise in trade mark infringement and protection cases. The team is also capable of advising on patent infringement matters. The practice assists both domestic and international clients from a range of sectors, including pharmaceutical, manufacturing and financial services.