With a client base stretching from fashion houses to heavyweight players in tech, industry, banking, insurance and healthcare, DLA Piper Gizinski Kycia sp.k. brings a broad sweep of IP and advertising expertise to the table. The ‘highly skilled’ is led by Ewa Kurowska-Tober, whose remit covers copyrights, trade marks, unfair competition and advertising matters. Alicja Wolny handles pre-trial strategy and appearances before the IP authorities, while Michał Gajdus is lauded for his ability to combine ’vast knowledge with tremendous creativity and out-of-the-box-thinking.’
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Testimonials
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- DLA Piper’s team combines strong international capability with deep sector expertise. They are responsive, commercially minded, and handle complex cross-border matters with efficiency. Their innovative approach, use of technology, and commitment to collaboration and diversity set them apart from other firms.
- The individuals I work with at DLA Piper stand out for their professionalism, accessibility, and commercial mindset. They provide clear, pragmatic advice and show genuine commitment to understanding our business needs. I particularly value their proactive approach and ability to anticipate issues before they arise. Jakub Zabraniak combines strategic insight with excellent client care.
- ‘One of the most hard-working teams on Polish market with a strong international exposure.’
- ‘Michał Gajdus is the best IP litigator in Poland. Despite his age he is known to handle the most complex and difficult IP contentious matters. He is a strategic thinker and always thinks two steps ahead. He combines vast knowledge with tremendous creativity and out-of-the-box-thinking.'
- ‘What makes this practice unique is the exceptional breadth and depth of expertise within the DLA Piper IP team. The team is highly skilled, well-resourced, and truly global in its reach, which allows us to resolve complex intellectual property matters across multiple jurisdictions efficiently and effectively.'
- ‘The individuals we work with at DLA Piper truly set the practice apart. What makes them stand out is not only their deep expertise and professionalism, but also the trust and confidence they inspire through their consistent performance and client-focused approach.'
Key clients
- Qemetica
- ExploRNA
- Ty Inc.
- The Odder Side
- Benjamin Moore & Co, B. M. Polska
- Spin Master
- PZU
- Mapletree
- Żabka (a portfolio company of CVC Capital Partners).
- PGE Energetyka Kolejowa S.A.
Work highlights
Advising Spin Master, a global producers of toys, on the IP strategy for protection against counterfeiting.
Advising Campari on all aspects of marketing of its products in Poland and brand protection, on all available platforms (including social media) and day-to-day IP management.
RepresentingPGE Energetyka Kolejowa in the opposition proceedings concerning the invention used to support the railway energy supply systems.
Practice head
Ewa Kurowska-Tober
Other key lawyers
Michał Gajdus; Jakub Zabraniak; Alicja Wolny; Magdalena Kołodziejczyk