Singled out for its ‘deep expertise, international reach, and client-focused approach’, the IP team at Dentons advises on everything from rights registration and transfers to brand protection, anti-counterfeiting and advertising disputes. The practice is led by Karol Laskowski, whose experience spans IP due diligence and the negotiation of licensing, co-existence and transfer arrangements. Aleksandra Politańska-Kunicka is a key litigator for copyright, trade mark, design, patent and unfair competition matters, while Marta Stefanowicz and Marcin Przybysz round out the team with additional firepower across portfolio management and contentious work.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Dentons’ intellectual property practice stands out for its deep expertise, international reach, and client-focused approach. The team combines strong technical knowledge with a pragmatic understanding of commercial realities, making their advice not only legally sound but also practical and business-oriented.'
- 'Potential clients should know that Dentons offers seamless cross-border support, leveraging its global network to address complex, multi-jurisdictional matters efficiently.'
- ‘The individuals I have worked with at Dentons are distinguished by their professionalism, accessibility, and proactive attitude. Partners are highly engaged, ensuring that clients receive strategic oversight, while associates are diligent and detail-oriented.'
- 'Karol Laskowski stands out for his strategic insight and clear communication, impressing with his thoroughness and reliability. Compared to competitors, the team at Dentons is more collaborative and client-oriented, always willing to go the extra mile to achieve the best outcome.’
- ‘Karol Laskowski, our main contact here, is outstanding. He is a truly global thinker, and an excellent communicator. He is also clearly a strong leader, and has repeatedly delivered complex works, requiring coordination between many different legal teams.'
Key clients
- Delivery Hero SE
- Zott Group (both Germany and Poland-based companies)
- TVN Warner Bros. Discovery
- Nike
- Westmont / Room Mate
Work highlights
Assisting Nike in brand protection, advising on goods bearing Nike and Converse trade marks, leading customs seizures, and prosecuting counterfeiters.
Advising a global gaming content provider on the management of its extensive international trade mark portfolio of over 2,300 trade marks across EU, Latin America, North America and the UK.
Representing a multinational technology in two successful opposition proceedings before the EUIPO concerning conflicting trademark applications, as well as in the related settlement negotiations.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Aleksandra Politańska-Kunicka
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Marcin Przybysz
Practice head
Karol Laskowski
Other key lawyers
Aleksandra Politańska-Kunicka; Marta Stefanowicz; Marcin Przybysz