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June 25, 2020Competition and consumer protection
June 25, 2020
In today’s world, where innovation is the engine of growth, original ideas and solutions represent a company’s most valuable capital—extending beyond the creative and high-tech industries.
At APLAW, we understand that robust protection and proactive management of intellectual and industrial property are essential for business success. Safeguarding your brand, innovations, or know-how is the foundation for building a strong market position.
The law provides powerful tools to achieve this, and our experts help clients leverage them effectively.
We offer comprehensive legal advice in the realm of intellectual and industrial property. Our approach is primarily preventative, securing our clients' IP assets. We also provide strong support in instances where their rights are infringed.
Our legal services cover the following areas:
- Intellectual property strategy and management – we advise clients on effectively developing and managing their IP assets.
- Representation in trademark, industrial design, utility model, and patent applications – we handle applications in Poland (Polish Patent Office, Urząd Patentowy RP) and internationally (OHIM, WIPO).
- Copyright protection advice – we assist clients in safeguarding their creative work.
- Domain name protection – we manage and represent clients in disputes related to domain names, including cases before the Internet Domain Arbitration Court at the Polish Chamber of Information Technology and Telecommunications (PIIT) and common courts.
- Litigation for intellectual property infringements – we represent clients in court to protect their IP rights.
- Unfair competition disputes – we handle cases of product imitation, trade dress infringement, and misleading advertising.
- IP contract audits – we conduct contract audits to ensure compliance with IP law.
- Technology transfer and IP rights assignments – we work with tax advisors to optimize IP transactions, including licensing and assignments.
- International IP procedures – we provide legal support in European and international IP matters, often in partnership with leading foreign law firms.
- IP protection training – we offer training in IP law, collaborating with engineers, technology experts, and scientists as needed.
Benefits for our Clients
- Strengthened market position – effective IP protection enables clients to build recognizable brands and gain a competitive edge.
- Reduced risk of IP infringement – we help clients proactively protect their IP rights and represent their interests effectively in disputes.
- Increased company value – well-managed IP can enhance company value and appeal to business partners and investors.
- Optimized business processes – our IP guidance helps streamline technology transfers and rights assignments.
- Up-to-date expertise – our training equips clients with the latest knowledge on IP protection.
Why choose us as your legal partner?
- We bring over 20 years of practical business experience and legal expertise, recognized in leading legal rankings in the IP field.
- Our client-centered approach means we tailor our services to meet each organization’s specific needs and objectives.
- We provide flexible, comprehensive support, working with tax advisors, patent attorneys, engineers, and scientists as needed.
- We stay abreast of regulatory changes and the latest trends in intellectual and industrial property protection.
We provide legal support to:
- entrepreneurs – from large corporations to small and medium-sized businesses;
- creators, authors, and inventors – who bring new ideas and unique solutions to life;
- entities in IT, media, culture, and science.
We invite you to contact our experts directly.