The IP practice at Kochanski & Partners is well versed in trade mark and patent litigation, particularly on behalf of clients in the pharmaceutical, media and FMCG sectors. The team also has experience handling domain name negotiations, as well as advising on IP rights during M&A transactions. Founder Piotr Kochański leads the practice alongside Karolina Marciniszyn. Tomasz Szambelan is also a key member of the team, and specialises in opposition and cancellation proceedings in relation to trade marks, utility models and designs.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘I would thoroughly commend the services of Kochanski & Partners for their commercial foresight and strong sense of reliability.’

  • ‘I would recommend in particular Karolina Marciniszyn. She is a highly experienced and knowledgeable practitioner who provides savvy, concise, commercially-minded practical advice and proposes creative solutions.’

Key clients

  • Ringier Axel Springer Poland
  • Hasco Lek
  • Hasco TM
  • Reckitt Benckiser
  • Froneri International Limited
  • Pamapol S.A.
  • Centrum Rozliczeń Elektronicznych Polskie ePłatności S.A.
  • Coca-Cola HBC Polska
  • Tidio Poland
  • Avia International
  • Ringier Axel Springer Poland

Work highlights

  • Representing Ringier Axel Springer Poland in a number of trade mark and domain name disputes.
  • Representing HASCO Lek against its competitor Swiss Pharma International in various trade mark infringement cases.
  • Representing Reckitt Benckiser in a trade mark infringement and unfair competiton dispute with one of its main competitors.

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Piotr Kochański, Karolina Marciniszyn

Other key lawyers

Tomasz Szambelan, Krzysztof Zięba