Market-leading firm HAVEL & PARTNERS s.r.o., attorneys at law covers both the Czech Republic and Slovakia, and routinely advises on industrial designs, database rights, domain names, patents, and copyrights, in addition to unfair competition and counterfeiting. Counting numerous Fortune 500 companies within its key roster of clients, the group also assists with the management of intangible asset portfolios, IP and tech-related litigation, and M&A-related IP matters. The team works closely with its antitrust, tax, and accounting practices as part of its multidisciplinary approach, and has recently established a patents department. The offering is collectively led by Robert Nešpůrek, who focuses on IT-related IP work, Ivan Rámeš, a specialist in combatting piracy, Štěpán Štarha, Dalibor Kovář, Tereza Hrabáková, Karolína Steinerová, Karolína Steinerová, and Radek Riedl.
Testimonials
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‘In cooperation with Havel & Partners’ IP Team, we have already handled many issues ranging from intellectual property protection to minor legal questions related to day-to-day operations to communication with the relevant authorities and dealing with burdensome administration. There truly wasn’t a problem that we could not work out together.’
‘Our key contacts were Ivan Rámeš and Tereza Hrabáková. They are highly skilled and cooperative IP experts with a very good knowledge of our business needs and internal procedures. We are glad to have them as a part of our team. What we appreciate most is their practical approach, very fast responsivity and ability to produce clear and professional outcomes’
Key clients
- Colt CZ Group
- Apple/Beats
Work highlights
- Assisting Colt CZ Group with taking over the worldwide portfolio of the client's trademarks and industrial designs, the creation of future IP strategies, and in the transfer and restructuring of the client's portfolio.
- Advising the Czech National Library of Technology in relation to the CzechELib project.