Mr Dušan Hlavatý > Baker & McKenzie s.r.o., advokátní kancelář > Prague, Czech Republic > Lawyer Profile

Baker & McKenzie s.r.o., advokátní kancelář
KLIMENTSKÁ 46
110 02 PRAGUE
Czech Republic
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Work Department

Intellectual Property, Data and Technology

Position

Dušan Hlavatý heads the IPTech practice in Baker McKenzie Prague and is a member of the Prague core M&A team. Dušan has been involved in numerous cross-border transactions and projects. He has been recognized by Legal 500 as a Rising Star in both IP and TMT. Dušan joined Baker McKenzie in 2014. He is admitted to the Czech Bar Association and the Slovak Bar Association.

Dušan regularly advises on transactions involving private and public companies, particularly focusing on TMT and energy sectors. He also has considerable experience advising on technology and outsourcing projects. Dušan is also experienced in the management of trademark portfolios, copyright, product piracy and customs seizures, as well as unfair competition. Furthermore, he deals with privacy issues as well as matters relating to telecommunication, cyber security, digital media, gaming, e-commerce and automotive. Additionally, he provides complex legal advice to private equity funds and venture capital clients with respect to various matters of their investments as well as matters relating to joint ventures and shareholder agreements.

Languages

Czech, English, French

Memberships

  • Czech Bar Association
  • Slovak Bar Association

Education

  • University of California, Davis School of Law (Summer Programme) (2023)
  • Masaryk University Faculty of Law (Master’s Degree in Law, summa cum laude) (2015)
  • Keele University School of Law (Study Abroad Programme) (2014)
  • University of Saskatchewan College of Law (Study Abroad Programme) (2013)

Lawyer Rankings

Czech Republic > TMT

(Leading associates)

Dušan Hlavatý – Baker & McKenzie s.r.o., advokátní kancelář

At Baker & McKenzie s.r.o., advokátní kancelář, the team is well versed in advising on the full gamut of TMT work. Media litigation, IT contracts, telecoms licensing matters, and issues pertaining to patent and data protection in the generative AI space are key areas of instruction for the group. Led by Dušan Hlavatý, the team regularly advises on developing deal structures for innovative tech products. Hlavatý fields expertise in assisting prominent global corporations with outsourcing matters in the cybersecurity, gaming and digital media arenas.

Czech Republic > Intellectual property

(Leading associates)

Dušan Hlavatý – Baker & McKenzie s.r.o., advokátní kancelář

At Baker & McKenzie s.r.o., advokátní kancelář, the intellectual property offering includes IP-related litigation, regulatory matters and trade mark portfolio management matters. The department has a solid track record in advising on international and domestic mandates, and coordinates with the firm’s global network of offices to support its robust client roster. Recent work for the group includes handling IP rights protection issues and cases involving counterfeited goods. Dušan Hlavatý, who heads the practice, has extensive experience in advising on copyright and piracy claims.