The IP practice at Dentons has a strong focus on litigation and pre-litigation matters, often representing clients from the FMCG and media sectors in trade mark and patent infringements. Trade mark portfolio management is another area of expertise. Karol Laskowski leads the team. Aleksandra Politańska-Kunicka, who has expertise in industrial property litigation for clients in the food industry, and Marta Stefanowicz are also noted.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The best advantage of working with this law firm is that they have presence in multiple countries, which makes your trade mark defence stronger as they have a holistic view of your portfolio. They are also an old law firm which makes them very well connected and they have a very diverse team of law practitioners.’

  • ‘I can highlight the experience and quality of work received from Marta Stefanowicz. Her international experience is a great addition to deal with the complex matters that occur in our global and diversified portfolio. She has amazing strategic thinking and dedication to her clients.'

  • ‘There is no doubt that working with Dentons has been a quantum leap in our branding project. They are able to anticipate all our needs, and offer us solutions and alternatives. Fast and efficient service, with great knowledge and flexibility.’

  • ‘Marta Stefanowicz has been involved with our company in an exceptional way and have helped us in a difficult time for us to make all the changes in a wonderful way. Not only offering solutions but also improvements and with a great vision and anticipating our problems. But above all making everything easier for us in a difficult moment.’

Key clients

  • The Coca-Cola Company
  • Zott Group (both Germany- and Poland-based companies)
  • TVN Warner Bros. Discovery
  • Nike
  • Philips
  • CAA Creative Artists Agency LLC
  • Bvtcher
  • Hitapps
  • Westmont Hospitality / Room Mate
  • HB Reavis
  • Eleven Sports
  • Morgan Stanley

Work highlights

  • Representing Creative Artists Agency LLC in a case concerning trade mark applications covering virtual-word services.
  • Assisting Nike with brand protection services, including customs seizures of goods infringing its trade marks.
  • Advised a multinational broadcaster of sport and lifestyle channels on a full rebranding strategy, and related trade mark filings in the EU, UK, Japan and Thailand.

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Karol Laskowski

Other key lawyers

Aleksandra Politańska-Kunicka, Marta Stefanowicz