Industrial property protection is one of the pillars of modern economy, one of the economic priorities of Poland and the European Union. For many years our Office has specialized in obtaining formal protection for intangible property rights. The rights include:

§     Inventions

§     Trade marks

§     Utility models

§     Industrial designs

§     Geographical indications

§     Integrated circuit topographies

With respect to the above categories, patents, protection rights and registration rights are obtained.

At the supranational level, both regional (e.g. European) and worldwide protection is available. We also represent our clients in all kinds of proceedings before the following international bodies:

§     International Office (WIPO) in Geneva;

§     Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market (Trademarks and Designs) in Alicante;

§     European Patent Office (EPO) in Munich;

Furthermore, through a network of associated law offices, we ensure services for our clients before national authorities in most countries in the world.

We also conduct intellectual property audits, as well as Internet domain cases, including  proceedings before:

·         Arbitration Court for Internet Domains, and

·         WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center

We are experienced in conducting proceedings concerning the unfair exploitation of goodwill, the unauthorized copying of products, the use of misleading indications for goods and products, and other acts of unfair competition.