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The IP team at ROWAN LEGAL 'stands out for its exceptional expertise and a deep understanding of both legal frameworks and commercial realities'. The group fields expertise in trade mark and design registrations and enforcement, licensing audits, IP litigation, and patent protection issues, as well as researching existing third-party rights. Josef Donát is well known for advising on copyright issues concerning the digital economy and IT and software developments, while the ‘impressive’ Samuel Král is sought after for his experience in handling the IP aspects of NFTs and blockchain technologies and Michal Nulícek represents companies in heavily regulated industries in copyright and patent litigation; the trio co-head the practice. Start-ups and government bodies are also included in the client roster. Jan Tomíšek is a key contact for assisting with the IP aspects of cybersecurity, software and cloud services matters.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'The Intellectual Property team at ROWAN Legal stands out for its exceptional expertise and a deep understanding of both legal frameworks and commercial realities. What sets this practice apart is the combination of in-depth technical knowledge with a pragmatic approach, allowing the team to offer highly tailored solutions that align with clients' specific needs.'
  • 'Samuel Král’s attention to detail and proactive approach in navigating complex legal challenges are particularly impressive. His ability to foresee potential risks and offer practical, forward-thinking advice sets him apart.'
  • 'They combine a high level of legal expertise with practical problem solving.'
  • 'Excellent cooperation with Josef Donát and Jan Tomíšek.'
  • 'The team is composed only of experts in the given field, whose opinions and experience are a guarantee of quality and security for clients. They are flexible and try to adapt to the client's needs as much as possible, and provide their services in person or online, where they are always excellently prepared and perform above standard.'

Key clients

  • Severočeská vodárenská společnost a.s.
  • Actum, s.r.o.
  • Bankovní identita a.s. (BankID)
  • ČEPRO a.s.
  • MEX Trading s.r.o.
  • Adentech s.r.o.
  • Stratox Enterprises s.r.o.
  • Hlavní město Praha (The City of Prague)
  • Deufol SE
  • Up Česká republika s.r.o.
  • The Czech Banking Association
  • Česká pošta, s.p.
  • GasNet, s.r.o.
  • The Ministry of Regional Development of the Czech Republic
  • Budweiser Budvar, National Corporation(Budějovický Budvar, národní podnik)
  • Vienna Insurance Group
  • E.ON Energie a.s.
  • T-Mobile Czech Republic a.s.
  • Akurlee s.r.o.
  • SAP ČR, spol. s r.o. (Czech branch of SAP SE)
  • Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs
  • Ministry of Justice
  • State Treasury - Shared Services Center
  • National Agency for Information and Communication Systems
  • Highway Directorate of the Czech Republic
  • ATS-TELCOM PRAHA a.s.
  • RBP, zdravotní pojišťovna
  • ŠKODA AUTO a.s.
  • datasapiens a.s.
  • ELA Blockchain Services a.s.
  • Apptc.me s.r.o.
  • JetBrains s.r.o.
  • Draslovka Holding a.s.
  • Antra ID Kft.
  • ELCOM, a.s.
  • National Library of the Czech Republic
  • UMBRELLA Coach & Buses s.r.o.
  • Řízení letového provozu ČR (Air Navigation Services of the Czech Republic

Work highlights

  • Advising Bankovni identita on its trade mark portfolio, including assisting with trade mark registration, opposition proceedings, and other follow-up procedures.
  • Advising Akurlee on its trademark and registered design portfolio, and representing the client in trade mark registration, opposition proceedings, design registrations, and other follow-up procedures.
  • Representing The Capital City of Prague in complex disputes concerning the IP aspects of the public transport system in Prague.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Samuel Král
ROWAN LEGAL
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Josef Donát
ROWAN LEGAL
Michal Nulíček
ROWAN LEGAL

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Josef Donát, Michal Nulíček, Samuel Král

Other key lawyers

Jan Tomíšek