Baker & McKenzie s.r.o., advokátní kancelář offers end-to-end brand and IP strategy advice, covering brand management, enforcement, patent, and copyright disputes. The practice is also expanding its Slovak offering, providing a full spectrum of contentious and non-contentious Slovak IP services directly from its Prague office. Practice head Dušan Hlavatý manages trademark portfolios, copyright matters, product piracy, and customs seizures, also advising on privacy issues and matters spanning the telecommunications, cybersecurity, and media sectors. Kristína Doupal is a key name to note for IP-related transactions and dispute resolution.
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- 'Their key strength and capability of this team are the commercial lens that they are able to put on their advice, as well as their ability to consider TM law, design law, and unfair competition together to provide one, rounded opinion.’
- 'I have most recently worked with Dušan Hlavatý on a very important case for our business. He provided clear, commercially focused advice that was thorough and complete, which meant there was no need for further clarifications or follow-up questions, saving time in a critical matter. ’
- ‘They've been a key service provider in the area of customs and law enforcement response.’
Key clients
- Air Bank, a.s.
- Avery Dennison
- Avon
- The Body Shop
- Axalta Coatings
- Bath & Body Works
- Bristol Myers Squibb
- Calvin Klein
- Československá obchodní banka, a. s.
- Columbia Sportswear
- Danone
Work highlights
Advising a US personal care and home fragrance producer with parallel import cases throughout out European Union.
Advising a Dutch cosmetics and home fragrances producer on a breach of the selective distribution system
Advising Walmart regarding worldwide strategy concerning their pharmaceutical and para-pharmaceutical products.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Dušan Hlavatý
Other key lawyers
Kristína Doupal; Jana Šedová; David Závada; Jan Franěk