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Work Department

IP/TMC

Position

Partner, Head of the IP/TMC Department in Poland

Career

Tomasz is an attorney-at-law and a partner heading the 22-lawyer-strong IP/TMC practice at CMS Poland (Tier 1 team by Legal 500 and Band 2 team by Chambers Europe) and CMS CEE IP practice and CEE AI campaign (7 countries). His area of expertise covers new technologies law, intellectual property rights and data protection, as well as electronic trade and media.

With respect to intellectual property rights, the experience he has acquired includes comprehensive legal assistance in enforcing the protection of intellectual property rights and fair competition principles. Tomasz advises clients on preparing and implementing brand protection strategies. He represents clients in pre-court negotiations with infringers, in civil and penal proceedings, and co-ordinates intellectual property rights customs protection programmes.

Since 1998 he has specialised in IT consultancy, managing the implementation of IT systems and outsourcing solutions projects. He advises both service providers as well as end users, by negotiating agreements concerning services, maintenance, implementation and licensing for IT solutions.

Tomasz Koryzma is also an expert in the field of personal data and privacy protection. He advises clients on the cross-border use of personal data in capital groups, processing personal data in electronic business, with respect to the violation of moral rights and inspection procedures pertaining to the compliance with GDPR, and also by conducting internal audits in this respect.

Tomasz Koryzma is an active member of INTA and has served on the EU Anti-Counterfeiting Committee, the Parallel Import Committee and the Data Protection Committee, currently he serves on the Copyright Committee. He is an active member of the International Association of Privacy Professionals and iTech law.

Languages

Polish, English

Memberships

Warsaw Bar Association of Attorneys-at-Law

International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)

Education

University of Warsaw, Faculty of Law and Administration, M.A.

University of Cambridge & University of Warsaw, British and European Warsaw School of Law

University of Warsaw, Postgraduate Studies in IP Law

Personal

Practice areas:
– Personal data protection
– IP
– IT
– E-commerce
– Media

Lawyer Rankings

Poland > Data privacy and data protection

The team at CMS is part of the firm’s global technology, media and telecoms offering, and in 2023, the local EU trade mark and design team merged with the data department to operate under one banner. The resultant group is adept at handling data breaches and cybersecurity incidents, as well as complaints and inquiries from data subjects. Tomasz Koryzma sits at the helm of the department, which boasts ‘great experts in data protection’, including counsel Damian Karwala, who ‘stands out as an expert on international data transfers’. Senior associate Adriana Zdanowicz-Leśniak is also a notable member of the team with expertise in GDPR matters.

Poland > Intellectual property

(Leading individuals)

Tomasz Koryzma – CMS

The IP practice at CMS has ample experience handling trade mark enforcement, patent disputes, portfolio management and criminal prosecutions against producers of false products. Sectors of focus include luxury goods, pharmaceuticals, technology, automotive and media. Led by Tomasz Koryzma , the team benefits from his expertise in IP enforcement. Aleksandra Kuźnicka-Cholewa is also an active member of the practice.

Poland > TMT

(Hall of Fame)

Tomasz Koryzma – CMS

The local TMT team at CMS benefits from sitting within the firm’s global technology group, and it is well equipped to handle a range of projects, including those in the IT, cloud computing, telecoms, media, e-commerce and cybersecurity spaces. Tomasz Koryzma sits at the helm of the practice with expertise in digital businesses; he frequently advises clients on mandates regarding e-commerce issues and cloud contracts. Counsel Damian Karwala is another key name of note, and his client roster is broad ranging, encompassing companies from the finance, insurance, telecoms, and pharmaceutical sectors.

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