The IP department at CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang is highly regarded for its expertise in contentious matters, particularly in relation to trade marks and copyright. The group works in tandem with the firm's global network of offices to support clients on cross-border IP mandates, and is equally adept at advising on trade secrets, contractual work and IP strategies. Tomáš Matějovský heads the practice and is well versed in representing life sciences and healthcare sector entities in IP cases. IP disputes are prominent in Jan Ježek's and Petr Beneš' workloads.

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Testimonials

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  • 'The CMS team has deep knowledge in the field of the laws regulating collecting societies.'
  • 'Jan Ježek provides legal support and represents our companies in negotiations with collecting societies. Jan repeatedly proves his deep knowledge in this specific field.'

Key clients

  • Canal+ Luxembourg S.à r.l.

Work highlights

  • Providing ongoing advice to Canal+ Luxembourg on two disputes concerning the determination of rates of royalties, as well as in negotiations with Czech collecting societies in relation to the clearance of rights for satellite broadcasting and the retransmission of radio and television broadcasting.

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.
Jan Ježek
CMS

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Tomáš Matějovský

Other key lawyers

Jan Ježek, Petr Beneš