Leaning into its tech-heavy sweet spot, Rymarz Zdort Maruta sits at the intersection of video games, TMT, AI and cloud work, keeping the team busy across IP disputes, deal-making and copyright and trade mark matters. The practice is jointly led by Michal Pekala and Marcin Maruta. Former practice co-head Zbigniew Okon departed the firm in October 2025.
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Testimonials

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  • The team is very responsive and thinks outside the box. Every member of the assigned team has plenty of knowledge and experience in the game development industry, which my company represents.
  • Individuals with whom I worked are very responsive, and they can provide solutions based on practice. I would love to especially praise Michał Pękała, who offers a very straightforward answer to legal matters whenever possible, and in a dynamic game-dev environment, it is a must.
  • ‘Rymarz Zdort Maruta demonstrates an excellent understanding of the video game industry and its specific IP challenges. The team combines deep legal expertise with practical knowledge of how intellectual property operates in a fast-evolving, creative environment.'
  • 'The team show great flexibility in addressing complex and non-standard issues, are highly available and responsive, and communicate with clarity and precision.'
  • ‘Michał Pękała stands out for his professionalism, confidence, and exceptional availability — a quality rarely seen among partners. He combines deep legal knowledge with a pragmatic, business-oriented approach, providing clear and effective guidance even in complex or time-sensitive matters. His reliability and client-focused mindset make cooperation with him both efficient and reassuring.’
  • ‘My experience with the firm is nothing but exceptional. The professionalism and transparency throughout the processes is unmatched in the field!’
  • ‘My direct contact is Michal Pekala, who is a leading expert in his field within Central Europe. His professional, yet personal approach to every case is rare to find given his level of expertise and demand from the clients.'
  • ‘Jakub Kowal - knowledgeable, whenever his work involves reviewing documents (and in our firm we work in Polish and English), he always prepares his responses and documents in both languages, Polish and English, in such a way that our involvement is minimised.'
  • ‘Rymarz Zdort Maruta’s IP team stands out by combining the professionalism of a top law firm with the flexibility of a start-up, which is unusual in Poland.'
  • ‘Aleksandra Modzelewska is exceptional. She is extremely hard-working, pays great attention to detail, and explains complex issues in an easy-to-understand way. She understands both the legal details and the technical side. She is approachable, provides clear advice in IP matters, and is genuinely interested in our firm.’

Key clients

  • T-Mobile
  • Huuuge Games
  • LuxMed
  • Mataboo
  • Hyperstrange
  • Reikon Games
  • Forscope
  • MIM Fertility
  • Anshar Studios
  • One More Level
  • RGAMES WEST
  • Black Drakkar Games
  • DESA Unicum
  • DUCKY
  • Qumaron
  • Erste AG
  • Innova Capital

Work highlights

Advised DESA Unicum in a legal dispute over a domain name that uses a reputable - in the Polish market - word element to designate the services related to the auctioning of paintings.
Representing a web game developer in a multi-jurisdictional dispute involving allegations of intellectual property infringement and contractual breaches, aiming to secure the client’s rights and recover outstanding revenue share payments.
Advising a game development studio in negotiating a comprehensive agreement with a globally recognised publisher, focusing on balancing intellectual property protection and securing support for game completion and commercialisation amidst complex rights and market challenges.
Practice head

Michal Pekala; Marcin Maruta

Other key lawyers

Aleksandra Modzelewska; Jakub Kowal