Creators and authors
Establishing the scope of the rights held, agreements transferring economic rights and licenses, protection of the work and image, and responding to infringements.
Matters we help with
- Ongoing copyright advice
- Protection of creative works and economic copyright
- Registration and protection of trademarks
- Registration and protection of industrial designs
- Patent application procedures
- Pursuing claims for infringement of exclusive rights
- Agreements transferring economic copyright, and license agreements
- Assessing the registrability of signs and opposition proceedings
- Protection of image and cases concerning unfair imitation
- Review of rights to intangible assets in agreements with creators and subcontractors
- Protection of know-how and trade secrets
Creators and businesses
Businesses and brands
Registration and protection of trademarks and industrial designs, patent procedures, and enforcing rights against infringers.
How we work together
01
Contact
Phone or form. Please indicate what the matter concerns: a work, a sign, a design or a technical solution.
02
Analysis of rights
Establishing what is protected, who holds the rights, and which documents and agreements confirm this.
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Protection and enforcement
Registry filings, preparing agreements, cease-and-desist demands, and conducting court proceedings.
Frequently asked questions
Does a work need to be registered somewhere to be protected?
No. Copyright protection arises from the moment the work is fixed, without registration and without completing any formalities. Registration is, however, necessary for industrial property rights - trademarks, industrial designs and patents. In practice, it is worth keeping evidence of authorship and the date the work was created, and ensuring proper agreements with creators and subcontractors.
What is the difference between a trademark and an industrial design?
A trademark protects a sign that distinguishes the goods or services of one business from those of other businesses - most often a name or a logo. An industrial design protects the appearance of a product: its shape, lines, coloring or ornamentation. The scope and duration of protection, and the registration procedures, differ, so we discuss the choice of the appropriate instrument at the consultation.
What should we do if someone is using our mark or work without permission?
Usually the first step is to preserve evidence of the infringement and send a cease-and-desist demand. The rights holder may claim that the infringement cease, that its effects be removed, damages, and the surrender of the benefits obtained. Intellectual property matters are heard by specialized courts. We advise on the choice of approach and conduct the case.
When is a patent attorney needed?
Patent attorneys are professionals who specialize in industrial property matters. Alongside legal knowledge, they also have extensive technical expertise, which is essential for applications for the grant of a patent for an invention. In matters concerning obtaining patent protection, only a patent attorney may act as a representative.
How much does the first consultation cost?
The initial consultation (up to 60 minutes) costs PLN 300 net. During the meeting, the advocate reviews your situation, answers your questions and sets out the possible next steps and the terms of any further cooperation. More about the first meeting
This content is provided for general information only and does not constitute legal advice.