Experience

- Representing clients in trademark registration matters, trademark portfolio development, management and protection, including opposition proceedings before the EUIPO. Acting on behalf of: (i) a global US firm involved in the rental of industrial equipment; (ii) Italian and US construction chemistry producers; (iii) an Australian manufacturer of plumbing and roofing materials; (iv) a US investment advisory firm; (v) a multinational fashion industry firm; (vi) a US clothing manufacturer; (vii) an Australian beverages producer; (viii) a US medical instruments producer, (ix) games producers.
- Representing clients in trademark registration matters before the Polish Patent & Trademark Office (PPO). Acting on behalf of: (i) a Polish entertainment company, (ii) a Polish medical equipment distributor, (iii) a Polish cigarette filler tubes producer, (iv) a Polish dental clinic, (v) a US clothing manufacturer.
- Counselling on trademark invalidation proceedings before the PPO and Provincial Administrative Court for a renowned French food producer.
- Representing a renowned US audio equipment producer in trademark opposition and invalidation proceedings before the PPO.
- Representing a jewellery manufacturer and an upholstery importer in industrial design invalidation proceedings before the PPO.
- Counselling on court trademark disputes for a renowned Italian construction chemistry producer.
- Counselling for a Polish construction company in patent invalidation proceedings before the PPO and administrative courts.
- Counselling on trademark portfolio development matters and branding issues for an international alcoholic beverages producer.
- Coordinating the IP part of a transaction for a large, multinational bank pertaining to the sale of its affiliated entities in Poland, especially transfer of trademarks and domain names, valuation issues and licensing.
- Preparing assignment of rights agreements pertaining to trademarks and coordination of transfer of rights processes for a: (i) renowned Polish cosmetics producer, (ii) Polish soft drinks producer, (iii) Polish alcoholic beverages producer.
- Working on intellectual property issues during the due diligence processes for: (i) a multinational aircraft producer, (ii) energy sector companies, (iii) a German digital publishing house.
- Preparing national and EU Applications for Customs Actions.
- Acting for and counselling clients from the entertainment, gaming and clothing industries on anti-piracy matters.
- Cooperating with Customs and other law enforcement bodies in Poland and Central and Eastern Europe in actions taken against counterfeit goods and assistance in methods of distinguishing fakes from originals.
- Combating piracy and attending Police and Customs raids.