Rymarz Zdort Maruta‘s IP practice is highlight regarded for its ability to handle IP matters in the areas of video games, TMT, AI and cloud technology. Its typical workload encompasses IP disputes, IP agreement negotiation and copyright and trade mark transactions. Zbigniew Okon, Michal Pekala and Marcin Maruta form the trio which jointly heads the practice.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team has very practical knowledge and is responsive to the specifics of the niche our company is working in.’
- ‘The individual handling our cases is very responsive (Michał Pękała) and proactive, always being two steps ahead of our needs.’
- ‘A unique team of lawyers/experts with many years of experience in copyright/IT law, public procurement law, used software and taxes. A team of lawyers always looking for constructive solutions through teamwork in accordance with legal regulations and business needs.’
- ‘High work standards, full professionalism in action and knowledge of the details of legal and business issues, always very well-prepared for the areas/topics discussed and conducted. Michał Nawrocki and Zbigniew Okoń, with whom we cooperate, exemplify this.’
- ‘We have only worked with the firm in relation to video game matters, but they are one of the top firms in Poland in this area. They are always highly professional and responsive.'
- ‘The team we worked with provided service that was both strategic and responsive, and they were very committed to understanding our needs and delivering tailored solutions.’
- ‘Their expertise in intellectual property law is exceptional, particularly in understanding the unique challenges faced by our industry (game development). They provided tailored solutions that effectively protected our creative assets while supporting our growth.'
- ‘The team we worked with demonstrated exceptional organisational skills, attention to detail and a proactive approach. They consistently provided high-quality legal counsel in a timely manner and fostered collaborative discussions, which made them trusted advisors in our legal matters.’
Key clients
- Groupe Canal+
- T-Mobile S.A.
- Huuuge Games
- Lux Med
- Toyota Group
- PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna
- Hyperstrange
- QubicGames
- Reikon Games
- Forscope
- MIM Fertility
- Something Random
- BNP Paribas Polska
- Another Angle Games
- Zabka
- CloudFerro
Work highlights
- Advised a publisher and developer of hyper-casual games for mobile devices in a dispute concerning the copyright imposter claiming copyright over one of the client’s games.
- Advised a Polish mobile games developer in providing legal support in relation to preparing a comprehensive global litigation strategy in the case of game cloning.
- Advised an auction art house in a complex legal dispute over a well-known domain name which uses a reputable word element to designate the services related to the conducting of auctioning of paintings.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Zbigniew Okon, Michal Pekala, Marcin Maruta