Intangible assets are a substantial component of a company’s portfolio. Our legal team provides expert guidance on managing intellectual property (IP) rights and mitigating associated legal risks.

We specialize in trademark, industrial property, and copyright protection projects. Our services include conducting audits to assess and safeguard clients’ intellectual property rights, offering legal opinions on contracts, and developing comprehensive IP protection strategies. Additionally, we represent clients in litigation related to IP rights protection and enforcement of infringement claims.

Intellectual Property Protection – Areas of Expertise

  1. Trademark Protection:
    • Registration of trademarks at the Patent Office of the Republic of Poland
    • Registration of EU trademarks through the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO – formerly OHIM)
    • Handling administrative and court proceedings related to trademark disputes

 

Industrial Property Protection Services

Civil Law Proceedings in Industrial Property Protection:

    •  Establishing patent rights, protection rights, and registration rights
    • Handling disputes related to legal transactions involving patents, protection rights, or registration rights
    • Addressing patent, protection right, or registration right infringements
    • Negotiating compensation for the use of innovative designs

Audit of Industrial Property Protection:

    • Assessing the extent of industrial property rights owned by the company
    • Conducting comprehensive searches in competitive subject databases
    • Providing legal opinions on contracts about industrial property rights
  1. Copyright Protection Services

Copyright Audit:

    • Evaluating the company’s copyright holdings and scope
    • Providing legal opinions on copyright agreements, assessing the efficacy of contractual provisions regarding rights transfer
    • Recommending best practices for copyright-related contractual clauses
    • Analyzing tax implications of employee creativity with the assistance of the Tax Department

Civil Litigation on Copyright matters:

    • Representing clients in civil cases before courts to protect rights and pursue claims arising from copyright infringements
  1. Protection of Intellectual Property Rights in the Defense Sector

Ensuring Intellectual Property Rights in Defense and State Security Contracts:

    • Safeguarding intellectual property rights in contracts related to defence and national security purposes
    • Providing legal support during negotiations of technology transfer agreements and licensing agreements
    • Assisting in securing intellectual property rights within research and development projects

 

Protection of Intellectual Property Rights in Creative Industries

    • Guiding safeguarding intellectual property rights in the film, music, and fashion sectors
    • Offering expert advice on protecting intellectual property rights in the video game industry

Intellectual Property Protection Services

Strategic Intellectual Property Planning:

    • Developing strategic plans for intellectual property management

Business Security Recommendations from an IP Rights Perspective:

    • Advising on best practices to enhance business security through IP rights

Establishment and Maintenance of Rights:

    • Providing recommendations on establishing and maintaining intellectual/industrial property rights
    • Creating internal regulations for IP protection

Supervision and Monitoring of Exclusive Rights:

    • Overseeing the maintenance and monitoring of exclusive rights

Protection of Trade Secrets, Economic Information, and Know-how:

    • Safeguarding trade secrets, economic information, and confidential know-how

Prevention and Combatting of Counterfeit Goods:

    • Legal assistance in preventing and combating the production and distribution of counterfeit products

Competition Protection and Safeguarding Against Unfair Market Practices:

    • Guiding protecting competition and defending business operators from unfair market practices
How can eLegal consultants help you?

eLegal Consultants can help protect your intellectual property in Poland by offering comprehensive services, including trademark registration, patent applications, and copyright protection. We provide expert legal advice, ensuring your IP assets are secured and managed effectively, giving you peace of mind to focus on innovation and growth.

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