Bird & Bird s.r.o. advokátní kancelář supports clients across the full spectrum of intellectual property matters, from brand management, trademarks, patents, and utility models to safeguarding trade secrets, enforcing IP rights, and delivering high-level strategic guidance. Vojtěch Chloupek and Ján Kuklinca co-head the practice, with Chloupek managing contentious, commercial, and regulatory aspects of intellectual property and technology law, and Kuklinca advising on intellectual property rights, data privacy, cybersecurity, and AI usage liability. Jiří Malý assists clients with finding the most effective IP strategies and enforcing their IP rights.
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Testimonials
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- ‘What I appreciate the most is the pro-business approach the team have combined with the deep knowledge in the field and international network of experienced colleagues.’
- ‘Michaela Rybářová has excellent soft skills, which help tremendously in negotiations and also within the team, backed with deep hard skill knowledge in her field. Backed by Vojtěch Chloupekwith whom you immediately know you are in the right hands.'
- ‘We have worked extensively with Bird & Bird’s Prague office on high-stakes IP enforcement and monitoring in the Czech and Slovak markets. Their team consistently demonstrates exceptional responsiveness, deep procedural insight, and a pragmatic, business-oriented approach.'
- ‘The team delivers results with the urgency our business requires. They combine proactive monitoring with genuine early‑warning capability, provide machine‑translated decisions and crisp analysis, and navigate Czech/Slovak procedural opacity with candour and practical workarounds.'
- ‘This practice is distinguished by its strong client-centric ethos, combining technical excellence with practical, commercially minded advice. The practice consistently demonstrates agility and adaptability, ensuring that clients receive tailored support aligned with their strategic goals.'
- 'They combine sharp legal insight with a practical, solutions-oriented mindset that consistently delivers value. I particularly appreciate their responsiveness, clear communication, and genuine commitment to understanding our business objectives.'
Key clients
- Knobbe Martens
- HUSKY CZ s.r.o.
- L I N E T spol. s.r.o.
- Vodafone Czech Republic a.s.
- Kiwi.com s.r.o.
- FTMO s.r.o.
- R. U. ROBOT STUDIOS a.s.
Work highlights
Advising HUSKY CZ s.r.o. on trademark-related issues, including portfolio management, enforcement of rights, and representation in trademark disputes across multiple jurisdictions.
Advising SatoshiLabs Group a.s. on trademark-related issues, including portfolio management, enforcement of rights and representation in trademark disputes across multiple jurisdictions.
Representing Vodafone Czech Republic a.s. in a complex dispute concerning copyright levies.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Jiří Malý
Practice head
Vojtěch Chloupek; Ján Kuklinca
Other key lawyers
Lukáš Holub; Jiří Malý; Denisa Švecová; Kateřina Floriánová; Michaela Rybářová