CMS is a popular choice for its IP practice because of its ‘deep understanding of sector-specific challenges’. The team is well versed at handling matters involving IP enforcement, trade mark and design management, copyright levies and collective rights management. Tomasz Koryzma takes charge of leading the practice and focuses his practice on patent and trade mark rights enforcement, as well as cross-border anti-counterfeiting projects. Alicja Zalewska-Orabona is a key name in the practice and specialises in brand enforcement, contentious trade mark issues and global trade mark portfolio management. Aleksandra Kuźnicka-Cholewa is also a name to note for her experience representing clients in court proceedings concerning infringements of patents, trade marks and copyrights.
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Testimonials
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‘Credible and confident: information received from them is correct. They keep their promises: they act as promised and agreed. They are responsive and available fast.’
‘Alekandra Kuźnicka-Cholewa, Karina Zielińska-Piątkowska provide trust built on experience that their advice and active approach in handling the case is reliable.’
‘Exceptional expertise and always accurate advice.’
'Maciej Olejnik is an outstanding lawyer who always provides quick, clear and accurate advice even in complicated cases.’
‘IP team in CMS consistently impresses me with their exceptional responsiveness and ability to navigate the complexities of intellectual property even in such challenging industries as oil and gas. They handle even most intricate matters with ease, demonstrating deep understanding of sector-specific challenges.’
‘With respect to IP issues, I cooperate mostly with Aleksandra Kuźnicka-Cholewa. What sets Aleksandra apart is not only her legal expertise, but also her professionalism and high level of integrity. Her responsiveness and respectful approach make every interaction a positive experience. What I admire the most about Aleksandra is her courtesy in dealing with customers. As Aleksandra is focused on a constant development to bring her clients the best possible services, she strikes a perfect balance between deep legal expertise and client-focused.’
‘We are receiving support from CMS due to a litigation in Poland. This is a very complex patent litigation. CMS has provided high-quality legal advice on this matter.’
‘Aleksandra Kuznicka is supporting us in the litigation. She is very knowledgeable of IP matters. In addition, she is very detailed which is a necessary quality in this type of matters.’
Key clients
- L’Oréal
- Matex Lab Switzerland
- Coca-Cola HBC / Finlandia Vodka Ltd.
- eBay
- HP Development Company L.P.
- Play’nGO
- BP Plc
- Syngenta
- Fundacja Krystyny Jandy na Rzecz Kultury (Krystyna Janda Fundation for the Culture)
Work highlights
- Representing HP Development Company in a trade mark infringement litigation against a major regional broker concerning the unauthorised parallel import of IT hardware.
- Advising Coca Cola HBC on brand enforcement strategy, on-going contentious proceedings, portfolio management and coordinating local counsels to this end.
- Representing Matex Lab Switzerland in the esthetical and biomedical cosmetics sector in a global brand protection project.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Tomasz Koryzma
Other key lawyers
Aleksandra Kuźnicka-Cholewa; Alicja Zalewska-Orabona; Karina Zielińska-Piątkowska, Maciej Olejnik; Alicja Zalewska-Orabona