The intellectual property practice at Bird & Bird s.r.o. advokátní kancelář has an excellent reputation for its expertise in advising across the full range of IP matters. The group is sought after by multinational clients in the life sciences, fashion and gaming sectors to assist with copyright, patents and utility models, trade marks and brand management matters. The team is equally adept at handling contentious work, including trade mark litigation, counterfeiting and enforcement of rights. Practice head Vojtěch Chloupek is a highly regarded practitioner in the space, with a solid track record in advising on contentious, regulatory, and commercial matters. Ján Kuklinca handles licensing contracts and IP litigation, and Lukáš Holub is well versed in assisting with cross-border trade mark disputes and brand protection issues. Jiří Malý has established experience in advising on contentious design, trade mark, and patent cases. Kateřina Floriánová acts as counsel to global brands on IP portfolio management.
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Testimonials

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  • 'Bird & Bird's team is an excellent service source for integral IP matters.'
  • 'Intellectual property is a strong domain of Bird & Bird.'
  • 'Vojtech Chloupek lives and breathes IP. You could not find a better IP expert in the Czech and Slovak market.'
  • 'The team led by Vojtech Chloupek is simply a dream team. Denisa Svecova, Petr Kalensky, and Katerina Florianova are the people who are always willing to help me with any problem.'
  • 'Very experienced.'

Key clients

  • Knobbe Martens
  • HUSKY CZ s.r.o.
  • SatoshiLabs Group a.s.
  • Rohlik Group
  • L I N E T spol. s r.o.
  • Vodafone Czech Republic a.s.

Work highlights

Acting as counsel to Rohlik Group on trade mark related issues, including portfolio management, enforcement of rights, and representation in trade mark disputes.
Representing L I N E T spol s.r.o. in patent and design infringement litigation.

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Vojtěch Chloupek

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

Other key lawyers

Ján Kuklinca; Lukáš Holub; Jiří Malý; Kateřina Floriánová; Denisa Švecová; Michaela Rybářová; Petr Kalenský