Praised for its ‘excellent knowledge of IP matters, particularly patent law’, Baker McKenzie Krzyzowski i Wspólnicy Sp.k. also advises on trade mark design, copyrights, advertising, unfair competition, as well as transactional IP matters. The groups handle IP portfolios from a range of industries, notably in tech, FMCG, pharmaceutical and beauty. Marcin Fijałkowski is responsible for leading the practice and focuses his practice on IP enforcement and prosecution, copyright law and unfair competition law. Katarzyna Tobiasz-Dumania supports the practice and excels in IP-related litigation, notably trade marks, designs, patents and unfair competition cases. Jakub Falkowski mostly deals with unfair competition practices, copyrights, digital media and e-commerce advisory.
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Intellectual Property
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Marcin Fijałkowski heads the IP team in the Warsaw office. He has been practicing law in the field of intellectual property since 2003. He represents clients before civil, criminal and administrative courts, the Polish Patent Office, the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) and the Warsaw Arbitration Court for Domain Names. Marcin has also worked in the Baker McKenzie Zurich office on Pan-European IP enforcement programs. Marcin Fijałkowski is registered with the European Patent Institute (EPI), and is a professional legal representative for the EUIPO in Alicante. Marcin is a member of INTA, Marques and AIPPI and represents the International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI) Enforcement Committee in front of the EU Observatory.
Marcin focuses his practice on IP enforcement and prosecution, civil and criminal litigation, copyright law and unfair competition law. He offers sound knowledge in handling important IP portfolios of international firms in various industries, including pharmaceutical, tobacco and FMCG sectors.
Languages
English, French, Polish
Memberships
- Warsaw District Chamber of Legal Advisers - Member
- Polish Association of Patent Attorneys - Member
- Institute of Professional Representatives before the European Patent Office (EPI) - Member
- AIPPI - Secretary of the Polish National Group
- INTA - Member
- Marques - Association of European Trademark Owners - Member
- Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market - Member
Education
- HEC Paris (2002)
- Warsaw School of Economics (Master of Arts) (2001)
- University of Warsaw (Master of Arts) (2000)
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Testimonials
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‘Excellent knowledge in the industry, always well within reach, and very client-oriented.’
‘Katarzyna Tobiasz-Dumania and Marcin Fijalkowski are brilliant lawyers and persons to work with; always within reach and supportive; having a perfect sense of the client's needs! All ever so much appreciated!’
‘The team has an excellent knowledge of IP matters, particularly patent law. They have excellent technical knowhow so that they can properly raise also technical arguments of legal relevance.’
‘We work with Marcin Fijalkowski and Katarzyna Tobiasz-Domania. They are very responsive, have excellent knowledge, have a hands-on approach and act very quickly and reasonably. They have a good standing in the industry and also with authorities, which is certainly beneficial for clients.’
‘Marcin Fijalkowski is an exceptional individual leading the practice.’
Key clients
- 3M Company
- Electromobility Poland
- Berlin-Chemie
- Ecolab USA Inc.
- British American Tobacco
- Tommy Hilfiger
- Victoria's Secret
Work highlights
Representing Pipelife in a dispute brought by its competitor Wavin, regarding alleged infringement of their two European patents.
Represented Podravka in a high-profile case in front of the Supreme Administrative Court regarding a cancellation request against the trade mark Kucharek.
Assisted LVMH Perfumes & Cosmetics in an opposition against the trade mark application POPPY& FLOWERS filed by Eurus sp. z o.o.