Mr Tomasz Koryzma > CMS > Warsaw, Poland > Lawyer Profile
CMS Offices
Varso Tower
Chmielna 69 St.
00-801 Warsaw
Poland
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Mr Tomasz Koryzma
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
Copyright Committee at INTA
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 > Intellectual property
(Leading partners)CMS is a popular choice for its IP practice because of its ‘deep understanding of sector-specific challenges’. The team is well versed at handling matters involving IP enforcement, trade mark and design management, copyright levies and collective rights management. Tomasz Koryzma
takes charge of leading the practice and focuses his practice on patent and trade mark rights enforcement, as well as cross-border anti-counterfeiting projects. Alicja Zalewska-Orabona is a key name in the practice and specialises in brand enforcement, contentious trade mark issues and global trade mark portfolio management. Aleksandra Kuźnicka-Cholewa is also a name to note for her experience representing clients in court proceedings concerning infringements of patents, trade marks and copyrights.
Poland > Data privacy and data protection
(Leading partners)CMS operates on a multidisciplinary basis with a merged TMT and EU trade mark and design team, engaging in a wealth of cross-border work spanning such sectors as IT, education and the automotive industry. The practice’s comprehensive offering covers matters ranging from data transfers and contracts to representation before various authorities, including the Polish Data Protection Authority. The practice is led by Tomasz Koryzma, an expert in tech, media and data privacy law, who advises clients on digital businesses, e-commerce and cloud contracts. Damian Karwala assists the team with cross-border data transfer matters.
Poland > TMT
(Hall of Fame)At CMS, the team is ‘composed of highly competent, client-focused lawyers’. The team handles matters pertaining to cloud computing, media and cybersecurity, with more recent projects exploring the implementation of online platforms. The team is led by Tomasz Koryzma, who focuses on the digital business space, across e-commerce, tech and cloud contracts. He also works on IT-related disputes, leveraging the firm’s global outreach to assist clients with cross-border data protection projects. Supporting the team is Damian Karwala, who handles data transfer matters, both advising cross-border clients and representing domestic clients before relevant authorities, notably the Office of Electronic Communications.
Lawyer Rankings
- Data privacy and data protection Poland
- Hall of Fame Poland > TMT
- Intellectual property Poland
- Leading partners Poland > Data privacy and data protection
- Leading partners Poland > Intellectual property
- TMT Poland
Top Tier Firm Rankings
- Banking and finance
- Competition/antitrust
- Construction
- Data privacy and data protection
- Dispute resolution
- Employment
- Energy and natural resources
- Insurance
- Intellectual property
- Public procurement
- Real estate
- Tax
- TMT
- White-collar crime