Baker & McKenzie s.r.o., advokátní kancelář’s intellectual property practice advises on the full spectrum of IP work, including the general administration of trademarks, preliminary injunctions, and regulatory requirements involving product clearance. Recently, the firm has assisted with cases relating to landlord liability for the sales of counterfeited goods by their tenants, in addition to representing clients in administrative, civil, and criminal proceedings. With a network of global offices and key connections with the Czech Customs Offices, the team is well-placed to advise its strong client base, which includes the likes of Calvin Klein, Google, and H&M. The department is led by dual-qualified Dušan Hlavatý, who frequently handles transactions on behalf of public and private companies, often involving issues such as piracy, and cybersecurity. Kristína Doupal regularly advises on IP licence agreements, advertising and consumer protection, and franchising.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The team is always available to us when we need them. Their knowledge about brand protection is very good.’

  • ‘We value their knowledge of alternative disputes resolutions for domains and their experience with test purchases for brand protection.’

Key clients

  • Air Bank, a.s.
  • Avery Dennison
  • Avon / The Body Shop
  • Bristol Myers Squibb
  • Calvin Klein
  • Československá obchodní banka, a. s. (ČSOB)
  • Danone
  • Google
  • Grundfos
  • H&M
  • Home Box Office, Inc.
  • Honeywell
  • HSBC
  • L Brands / Victoria's Secret
  • L'Oréal S.A.
  • Laufen / Roca Group
  • Michael Kors
  • Nikon
  • SAP
  • SCS Software
  • Škoda AUTO
  • Swarovski
  • Walmark
  • Yves Saint-Laurent

Work highlights

  • Advised L'Oréal and Calvin Klein in disputes with various distributors of counterfeited products.
  • Advised a major US/Swiss pharmaceutical company on European patents nullity actions in multiple European states.
  • Advised a major platform in connection to the implementation of Articles 15 and 17 of the Copyright DSM Directive into Czech law.

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.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Dušan Hlavatý

Other key lawyers

Kristína Doupal