HAVEL & PARTNERS s.r.o., attorneys at law garners praise for its 'deep expertise in intellectual property law'. The team works in tandem with the firm’s Bratislava and Frankfurt offices to support domestic and global clients on a wide spectrum of IP matters. Key areas of strength include trade marks, patents, copyrights, industrial designs, utility models, and domain names, and the group is recognised for its expertise in advising on the management of intangible asset portfolios. Robert Nešpůrek brings deep expertise in IP protection matters, and the 'highly experienced' Ivan Rámeš is a key contact for trade mark portfolio management and counterfeiting issues. Industrial property matters form a key pillar of Tomáš Havelka's practice; Jan Šturm and Karolína Steinerová are well versed in handling complex IP litigation. Tereza Hrabáková is 'a trade mark guru -her extensive experience and thorough understanding of trade mark law and opposition proceedings have made her an invaluable resource'. Štěpán Štarha, Dalibor Kovář, and Radek Riedl are practitioners to note. All named individuals co-head the practice.
Testimonials
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- 'The team adopts a business-oriented approach.'
- 'Tereza Hrabáková and Ivan Rámeš are highly experienced experts in the field with an unusually practical approach to problem solving. I especially appreciate the clearly structured advice and their ability to quickly grasp the client's needs.'
Key clients
- Colt CZ Group (previously Česká zbrojovka)
- Pivovary Staropramen s.r.o. and Pardubický Pivovar
Work highlights
- Advised Colt CZ Group on the transfer and restructuring of its entire trade mark and industrial property portfolio.
- Represented KOH-I-NOOR HARDTMUTH in contentious matters and registration proceedings.