Baker & McKenzie s.r.o., advokátní kancelář’s intellectual property practice advises on the full spectrum of IP work, including the general administration of trademarks, preliminary injunctions, and regulatory requirements involving product clearance. Recently, the firm has assisted with cases relating to landlord liability for the sales of counterfeited goods by their tenants, in addition to representing clients in administrative, civil, and criminal proceedings. With a network of global offices and key connections with the Czech Customs Offices, the team is well-placed to advise its strong client base, which includes the likes of Calvin Klein, Google, and H&M. The department is led by dual-qualified Dušan Hlavatý, who frequently handles transactions on behalf of public and private companies, often involving issues such as piracy, and cybersecurity. Kristína Doupal regularly advises on IP licence agreements, advertising and consumer protection, and franchising.

At Bird & Bird s.r.o. advokátní kancelář, the broad-ranging intellectual property offering includes advising on brand management, trade secrets, counterfeiting, IP rights enforcement, and patent and utility models. Engaged by leading companies and SMEs from the gaming, tech, and fashion industries, the firm continues to handle contentious copyright and trademark work, in addition to trademark management. Industry expert Vojtěch Chloupek spearheads the IP practices in both the Czech Republic and Slovakia, and focuses primarily on IP, competition, and tech law. At the senior associate level, Jiří Malý specialises in IP application strategies and IP litigation, whilst Kateřina Floriánová often represents clients in contentious proceedings before the Czech Industrial Property Office. The team has been further strengthened by the recent arrivals of Ján Kuklinca, Lukáš Holub, and Michaela Čejková from Deloitte Legal s.r.o., advokátní kancelář.

Market-leading firm HAVEL & PARTNERS s.r.o., attorneys at law covers both the Czech Republic and Slovakia, and routinely advises on industrial designs, database rights, domain names, patents, and copyrights, in addition to unfair competition and counterfeiting. Counting numerous Fortune 500 companies within its key roster of clients, the group also assists with the management of intangible asset portfolios, IP and tech-related litigation, and M&A-related IP matters. The team works closely with its antitrust, tax, and accounting practices as part of its multidisciplinary approach, and has recently established a patents department. The offering is collectively led by Robert Nešpůrek, who focuses on IT-related IP work, Ivan Rámeš, a specialist in combatting piracy, Štěpán Štarha, Dalibor Kovář, Tereza Hrabáková, Karolína Steinerová, Karolína Steinerová, and Radek Riedl.

ROWAN LEGAL’s intellectual property team advises a diverse clientele, including tech start-ups, manufacturing companies, and major banks. The firm routinely advises on trademark and design registrations, cross-border trademark disputes, licensing audits, software licence agreements, and enforcement cases. With demonstrable experience in handling IT-related IP work, the department’s scope of work also includes the renewal of rights, researching existing third-party rights, and the transfers of registered IP. The group’s leadership trio consists of specialist Josef Donát, who focuses on the copyright elements of the digital economy, Michal Nulícek, an expert in IP work within heavily regulated industries, and Samuel Král, who handles copyrights and the applications of NFTs and blockchain technologies.

The intellectual property offering at A&O Shearman regularly advises on both contentious and non-contentious matters, including patents, domain names, counterfeiting and trade secrets, and copyright. Regularly coordinating with the firm’s Slovak IP department, the firm also assists with the acquisition of IP rights, licensing agreements, and the IP aspects of M&A transactions and joint venture deals. With a strong trademark and design rights disputes practice, the group is engaged by multinational clients from the media, tech, and retail sectors. The group is led by Prokop Verner, and includes associate Jakub Čech, who handles unfair competition claims and due diligence claims.

The intellectual property practice at CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang handles a broad range of matters, and has a particular focus on complex IP litigation. Assisting local and international clients from the tech, entertainment and pharmaceutical industries, the firm frequently advises on trademark and copyright cases, due diligence projects, IP strategies, and the review of IP policies and contracts. Elsewhere, the group covers the registration, protection and enforcement of trademarks, in addition to unfair competition claims and brand protection strategies. Tomáš Matějovský leads the team and is primarily active advising on the application of copyright law to innovative digital products. Senior associate Jan Ježek has demonstrable experience in representing clients in IP disputes before various Czech courts.

Dentons’ growing practice handles a wide range of work, including domain name disputes, trademark registrations, patents, unfair competition litigation, and copyright protection concerns within the real estate field. Recognised for its strong TMT-related IP offering, the firm has expertise in advising on tech and content sourcing, as well as licensing agreements within the sector. Acting across a variety of industries including life sciences, entertainment, and e-commerce, the firm counts global corporations amongst its clients, such as Nike and Netflix. Zdeněk Kučera heads the group and focuses on copyright piracy work as well as software licensing arrangements. Associate Štěpánka Havlíková is a key contact within the team and specialises in IP, data protection, and M&A work.

Kocián Šolc Balaštík’s intellectual property offering is reputed for its strengths in the IT and e-commerce sectors, and has demonstrated recent growth in the regulation of web platforms and non-personal data protection. The group guides clients through all IP issues, such as unfair competition, disputes relating to the unauthorised use of protected real estate projects, regulatory concerns, and software licensing agreements. The team is co-led by Sylvie Sobolová, who also covers competition and public procurement work, and Drahomír Tomašuk, who advises on TMT and M&A-related IP cases. Petra Mirovská is a key contact within the department and has extensive experience in litigation relating to trade secrets.

Pierstone s.r.o., advokátní kancelár advises on the full scope of IP work, including trademarks, domains, and trade secrets, and in particular is noted for its strength in TMT related matters. The department represents a host of local and international clients, including online marketplaces, software publishers, and film production companies in patent proceedings, and demonstrates additional aptitude in handling IP aspects of AI and cybersecurity matters. The team is collectively led by Lenka Suchánková, Tomas Schollaert, and Jana Pattynová.

At PRK Partners, the intellectual property group covers the full spectrum of contentious and non-contentious work, with a particular focus on the nexus between IP and TMT cases. The firm counts trademark registrations, patents, copyright protection, IP litigation, and the contractual elements of IP rights within its regular workload. Elsewhere, the team has expertise in handling tech-related IP mandates and often advises on regulatory and corporate privacy issues. The practice is jointly led by Michal Matějka, who focuses on IP rights in commercial and gaming contexts, and Radan Kubr, who handles cross-border work.

Squire Patton Boggs s.r.o., advokátní kancelář advises on high-value IT-related IP matters, in addition to contentious cases involving IP rights. Leveraging its global presence, the firm regularly collaborates with its offices in Asia, Silicon Valley, and Europe, and is well-placed to undertake cross-border work. The practice is led by Jaroslav Tajbr, who has demonstrable experience in commercial IP work, such as projects, risk management strategies, and international technology licensing.

Taylor Wessing Czech Republic’s intellectual property department counts both contentious and non-contentious IP work within its scope of activity, and acts across the pharmaceutical, IT, advertising, and education industries. The firm advises on trademark filings and prosecutions, unfair competition and litigation, and offers expertise on trademark portfolio management. Recently, the group has assisted clients with the protection of AI and licensing rights. Karin Pomaizlová spearheads the team and specialises in IT-related IP work, including tech licensing and prosecution. Senior associate Karol Laco is a key contact within the practice and advises on IP dispute cases.

act legal advises on copyright issues, patent and trademark rights, and know-how protection, on both a national and international scale. The firm has demonstrable experience in acting for clients within the public sector, including in relation to the acquiring of hardware, software, and various other IP licences. The team also assists with the preparation of documentation and representing clients before the Industrial Property Office. Tomáš Rydvan leads the department and offers expertise in both IT and TMT work.

Schoenherr Czech Republic’s intellectual property practice is primarily active advising on trademark and copyright matters, and acts on behalf of a diverse client base which includes major regional banks, startups, and blockchain companies. Areas of strength for the firm include trademark portfolio management, IP rights enforcement, and franchising and licensing. The group regularly coordinates with the firm’s data protection and e-commerce divisions. The team is led by Libuše Dočekalová, who often represents clients in administrative and court proceedings. Stanislav Bednář is a notable practitioner within the practice and handles tech-related IP work.

Štaidl Leška Advokáti is a boutique intellectual property firm, and primarily operates within the media industry and public sector. The firm handles an array of work, including copyright infringement litigation, patent rights, and media and copyright issues. The team is jointly led by Jiří Štaidl, who has expertise in copyright law relating to audiovisual production, and Rudolf Leška, who specialises in moral rights, theatre law, and the collective management of copyright. Senior associate Romana Hofmannová is a key contact within the group and handles transactional work in addition to domain name disputes.

The intellectual property practice at Stuchlíková & Partners  handles copyright, industrial property rights, and general IP concerns. The firm’s work includes managing trademark portfolios, filing trademark applications, and drafting contracts and licence agreements. The team primarily works for clients within the arts and entertainment industries, such as photographers, production companies, and filmmakers. The department is collectively led by Zuzana Stuchlíková, who specialises in tech-related IP litigation, Maxim Obuchov, Eva Janáková, and Nikola Prachařová.