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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Intellectual Property, Data and Technology
Position
Dušan Hlavatý heads the IPTech practice in Baker McKenzie Prague and is a member of the Prague core M&A team. Dušan has been involved in numerous cross-border transactions and projects. He has been recognized by Legal 500 as a Rising Star in both IP and TMT. Dušan joined Baker McKenzie in 2014. He is admitted to the Czech Bar Association and the Slovak Bar Association.
Dušan regularly advises on transactions involving private and public companies, particularly focusing on TMT and energy sectors. He also has considerable experience advising on technology and outsourcing projects. Dušan is also experienced in the management of trademark portfolios, copyright, product piracy and customs seizures, as well as unfair competition. Furthermore, he deals with privacy issues as well as matters relating to telecommunication, cyber security, digital media, gaming, e-commerce and automotive. Additionally, he provides complex legal advice to private equity funds and venture capital clients with respect to various matters of their investments as well as matters relating to joint ventures and shareholder agreements.
Languages
Czech, English, French
Memberships
- Czech Bar Association
- Slovak Bar Association
Education
- University of California, Davis School of Law (Summer Programme) (2023)
- Masaryk University Faculty of Law (Master's Degree in Law, summa cum laude) (2015)
- Keele University School of Law (Study Abroad Programme) (2014)
- University of Saskatchewan College of Law (Study Abroad Programme) (2013)
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Testimonials
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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 Google Grundfos Honeywell HSBC Sberbank L Brands Victoria's Secret L'Oréal S.A. Laufen Roca Group Michael Kors Michelin/WATEA Orlen/Unipetrol SAP Shubik & Partners Swarovski Swedish Orphan Biovitrum Villa Pupp Walmark Yves Saint-Laurent
Work highlights
Advising a US personal care and home fragrance producer with parallel import cases throughout out European Union.