Intellectual Property
We advise on:
- matters regarding intellectual and industrial property law, media and new technologies,
- protection strategies in respect of copyright production, trademarks, industrial designs, inventions, trade secrets and internet domains,
- production and distribution contracts for audiovisual works, merchandising, sponsorship and marketing (advertising) agreements, as well as contracts with media houses and regarding computer programs and IT systems,
- disputes concerning infringement of copyright, trademarks, patents, industrial designs, utility models, rights to computer software and audiovisual works; acts of unfair competition; infringements of personal interests; rights to internet domains; liability for content published on the internet,
- terms and conditions for the functioning of websites, consumer promotions and competitions,
- data protection and privacy,
- matters related to collective management organizations,
- legal aspects of sensitive product marketing, as well as games of chance and betting,
- telecommunications law and in other aspects of telecom providers’ activities.
Our competitive advantage:
- experience in representing clients in novel matters, frequently involving precedent-setting court decisions,
- understanding of the clients’ needs and constraints stemming from their business strategy and nature of the industry,
- unconventional, outside-the-box solutions responding to a rapidly changing business environment,
- thorough approach to the procedural aspects of IP disputes,
- efficiency in preliminary injunction proceedings, effective evidence strategies and enforcement of court decisions.
Practice managers
Team
News
Real Estate
30.04.2024
Anna Wyrzykowska shortlisted as the Real Estate Lawyer of the Year for Women in Business Law Awards EMEA 2024
Mergers & Acquisitions
09.04.2024
WKB lawyers advised Euroklimat sp. z o.o. on the purchase of 100% shares in Instal Bud Pecyna sp. z o.o.
Mergers & Acquisitions
29.03.2024
WKB advised Selvita S.A. on the acquisition of 100% of shares in PozLab sp. z o.o.
Recommendations
The WKB team in the intellectual property practice is highly specialised and has the ability of a deep understanding of both legal and technical aspects of the case. The team’s knowledge in patents, trade marks, copyrights, and trade secrets makes them unique. This includes experience in litigation, patent prosecution, trade mark registration, and more – which provides WKB clients’ with successful protection of their IP rights.
Legal 500 EMEA 2024 | IP
The unique factors of the team are the following: an open-minded attitude, professionalism, and business oriented lawyers.
Legal 500 EMEA 2023 | IP
Working with the team at WKB Wiercinski Kwiecinski Baehr is a delight. They are all highly trained and knowledgeable experts, who guarantee a dependable, professional and responsive service.
WTR 1000 2023| Firm: Enforcement and Litigation
Very good attitude towards working with the client. Well-positioned team with very good expertise.
Legal 500 EMEA 2022 | TMT
They are real experts who know how to present arguments to be easily captured by appropriate individuals.
Chambers Europe 2019, Intellectual Property
Selected experiences
Some of our recent clients include:
- Ryanair
- New Look
- Fremantle Media Polska
- LIDL
- BNP Paribas
- Wolters Kluwer
- KOBALT MUSIC RAL
- Allegro
- Schulke
- Tauron Dystrybucja
- PGNiG