Katarzyna Tobiasz-Dumania
Baker McKenzie Krzyzowski i Wspólnicy Sp.k.Praised for its ‘awareness of the FMCG market’, the IP practice at Baker McKenzie Krzyzowski i Wspólnicy Sp.k. is a popular choice for its expertise in this sector, as well as the pharmaceutical and tobacco industries. The team covers a range of areas, including trade mark and patent enforcement, copyrights and advertising, and transactional IP matters. It also prosecutes, manages and advises on patent portfolios, licensing and strategy. Experienced litigator Marcin Fijałkowski leads the practice, ably supported by Jakub Falkowski who oversees the innovation team. Katarzyna Tobiasz-Dumania is also an active member of the team, focusing her practice on patent prosecution and litigation. Marek Rosiński retired from the firm in June 2023.
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Testimonials
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‘Outstanding lawyers with great expertise and full commitment to the matter. Highly recommendable!’
‘Katarzyna Tobiasz-Dumania is an outstanding lawyer even amongst the best, and an excellent mind who is a pleasure to work with.’
‘Marcin Fijałkowski and his team members are excellent experts and have also excellent technical knowledge. They have represented us in various delicate issues and have always succeeded. They are quick, pragmatic, creative and bill reasonably.’
‘Marcin Fijałkowski is a most distinguished expert and can excellently deal with courts, clients and opponents. He has always done an excellent job for us which we highly appreciate.’
‘Very wide knowledge in the IP area combined with a business solution-oriented approach, and awareness of the FMCG market.’
‘Marcin Fijałkowski is an exceptional IP practitioner with great ideas communicated in a proper manner. Best in class.’
Key clients
- Podravka
- Pipelife (Wienerberger AG group)
- Calvin Klein
- 3M
- LVMH Perfumes & Cosmetics
- Robowash Pty Ltd.,
- Zodia Holdings Limited,
- Lexia Learning Systems LLC,
- Andec Manufacturing Limited,
- SinoCellTech Ltd.
Work highlights
- Representing Pipelife, a major producer of plastic piping systems in Europe, in a dispute brought by its competitor Wavin, regarding alleged infringement of their two European patents.
- Represented Podravka in a case in front of the Supreme Administrative Court regarding a cancellation request against the trade mark Kucharek.
- Represented LVMH Perfumes & Cosmetics in an opposition against the trade mark application POPPY & FLOWERS filed by Eurus sp. z o.o.
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Marcin Fijałkowski