
New highs in the IP Stars ranking
Infringement of intellectual property rights is an increasingly real and at the same time incredibly serious business risk for many companies. Unauthorised use of patents, the counterfeiting of brands and trademarks, piracy or the copying of registered designs can run into millions of euros in losses and have irreversible consequences – including bankruptcy.
Effective defence against such practices involves many aspects, not the least of which is the guidance of advisors specialising in the protection of intellectual property. How to choose wisely? The best way is to follow the recommendations of objective and independent sources, of which the IP Stars ranking is undoubtedly one.
The first IP Stars 2024 event of the year
We now know the results of the first part of this year’s IP Stars 2024 ranking in the Trademark disputes and Trademark prosecution categories, and we know which firms have been recognised as providing the most effective support in these areas.
And it came as no surprise to us that our Intellectual and Industrial Property team, led for years by Piotr Kochanski and Karolina Marciniszyn, was once again in this group, in both categories.
What’s more, both Piotr Kochański and Karolina Marciniszyn, who have been leading our IP practice for many years, received individual recommendations for the second year in a row.
Piotr Kochański was again awarded the title of Patent Star 2024 and Trade Mark Star 2024.
Karolina Marciniszyn was named a Trade Mark Star 2024.
Tomasz Szambelan was awarded the title of Rising Star in the IP Stars 2024 ranking. He was recognised for, among others, successfully assisting clients in the following areas:
- Trademark strategy and advice
- Trademark and IP litigation
- IP transactions
We know how best to protect trademarks
We have extensive experience in trademark protection and deal with the full range of trademark applications. We act before Polish and international authorities, such as the Polish Patent Office, EUIPO and WIPO. We skilfully combine practical know-how and best practices with an in-depth understanding of realities and objectives to create effective, multi-faceted IP protection strategies.
Having represented some of the largest companies in the pharmaceutical, media, premium brand and FMCG sectors, among others, we have won a number of high-profile IP infringement cases.
Best in class trademark support is just one of our strengths
The IP Stars analysts point out that, in addition to trademark advice, we also excel in other areas of intellectual property law:
“Kochański & Partners is recommended for its trade mark work but it can also advise on other IP matters. Head of IP Karolina Marciniszyn is very experienced in trade marks. She is supported by name partner Piotr Kochański.”
The statements of the researchers are reflected in the opinions of our clients.
“The firm impresses in particular with its incredibly swift, outstandingly expert handling of cases and the trustworthy way in which it deals with our clients at all times. They can rely completely on the legal experts of Kochański & Partners. The firm has been our first point of contact for IP issues in Poland for over 10 years. It is obviously one of the best addresses there.”
The results of the IP Stars 2024 ranking are available on the website.
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