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Partner: Robert Nešpůrek
Partner: Ivan Rámeš
Quick facts
Firm - Year of Establishment

2001

Number of Partners

41

Total Number of IP Practitioners

More than 35

Languages Spoken at the Firm

Czech, Slovak, English, German, French, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Polish, Ukrainian

Network Memberships

AIJA, IBA, INTA, ECTA, AIPPI, EcoVadis, UN Global Compact

Other qualified practitioners

400 lawyers, tax advisors and patent attorneys, approx. 260 associates

Total number of lawyers

750 employees in total

Key practice areas
Copyright & related rights
Intellectual property
Trade mark
Patent
Dispute resolution
Firm overview

HAVEL & PARTNERS, with offices in Prague, Brno, Pilsen, Olomouc, Ostrava (Czech Republic), Bratislava (Slovakia) and a new representative office in Frankfurt (Germany), has a team of 400 lawyers, tax advisors and patent attorneys, approx. 260 associates and 750 employees in total, and is the largest independent law firm in Central Europe.

This has allowed us to build the largest intellectual property team with unparalleled specialization and experience in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. More than 35 IP practitioners offer an unbeatable degree of specialization in individual fields, with detailed knowledge of the market and the latest trends.

We advise the largest multinational corporations, established family-owned businesses and individuals; in a number of cases we have set the policy for the protection and monetization of intellectual property in start-ups, helping them to succeed and grow.

HAVEL & PARTNERS provides a complete service in the area of patent protection in all technical fields, validation of European patents, supplementary protection certificates, utility models and designs.
HAVEL & PARTNERS has also created a fully dedicated IP litigation team, specialized in all types of IP litigation before national and international courts and arbitration tribunals.

HAVEL & PARTNERS also has experts dedicated to IP transactions and technology transfer on a global scale, using various structures and vehicles, as well as designing licensing and other exploitation of internal or acquired IP. We are also very active in the venture capital and start-up world.

We are proud of our expertise and share our know-how on many occasions through our own training initiative, HAVEL & PARTNERS Academy, or by organizing workshops for students at universities, for start-ups or for the scientific community to increase their IP awareness.

ESG and diversity achievements

UN Global Compact
In 2022, HAVEL & PARTNERS became the first law firm in the Czech Republic and Slovakia to join the United Nations Global Compact, a leading UN initiative promoting sustainability, equality, and anti-corruption. Since then, we have annually submitted a Communication on Progress to reaffirm our commitment.

EcoVadis
In 2026, we were awarded a ”Committed” badge by EcoVadis, a respected global rating agency that assesses companies’ sustainability and ESG practices. This independent recognition confirms our position as a trustworthy and responsible business partner.

NextWomen:
HAVEL & PARTNERS has been continuously developing the NextŽeny project, which focuses on supporting women’s potential, including entrepreneurship, investing, and networking. Related studies and surveys have also explored the growing trend of wealth shifting into the hands of women in the Czech context.

Other offices
Practice Areas & Sector Specialisations

Key IP Areas

Copyright & related rights, Designs, Intellectual property (contentious), Intellectual property (prosecution), IP transactions, Patent, Patent (contentious), Patent (prosecution), Trade mark, Trade mark (contentious), Trade mark (prosecution)

Key Sector Expertise

Agriculture, Automotive, Defence, E-commerce, Film, Gaming, ICT & software, Industrials, Life sciences, Logistics, Mechanical, Media, Real estate, Retail, Telecommunication, Transport

 

Address:
Florentinum A
Na Florenci 2116/15
110 00 Prague 1
Tel:+420255000111 Email:Contact Us Web Address:https://www.havelpartners.com
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Overview

Havel & partners is the largest independent law firm in Central Europe, with offices in Prague, Bratislava, Frankfurt, Brno, Ostrava, Pilsen, and Olomouc. The firm provides legal and tax advice in 12 languages and has assisted clients in over 110 countries with more than 35 experienced lawyers specializing inintellectual property law, who form thelargest IP team on the Czechoslovak market. 

Notable practitioners: Ivan Rámeš and Robert Nešpůrek

The firm is led by Managing Partner Ivan Rámeš and Partner Robert Nešpůrek.

 
 
 
 
 
Testimonials

2026

"Fabulous client care provided by Tereza Hrabáková.  Always responsive and very diligent.  Keeps on top of things and her advice is always clear and well thought out."

"We consider this practice absolutely stellar. They manage our global portfolio of trademarks and industrial designs. As one of the world’s leading companies in our industry with numerous partners and distributors across the globe, the protection of our brand is absolutely crucial to us."

"HAVEL & PARTNERS have an excellent level of specialization, with dedicated lawyers focused on IP litigation who possess detailed knowledge of procedural practices and the approaches of individual courts."

"What I value most about HAVEL & PARTNERS’ IP litigation practice is their ability to connect deep legal knowledge with a genuinely client-oriented approach. The team is highly responsive, proactive, and always willing to go the extra mile to ensure that our interests are protected. Their collaboration style makes even complex matters feel manageable."

"I appreciate their deep knowledge of intellectual property and the speed with which they take legal action."

"I appreciate HAVEL & PARTNERS’ IP advisory team (and especially Mrs. Hrabáková) for their deep expertise and ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, actionable guidance. Their advice is consistently well-reasoned, practical, and aligned with our business objectives."

"We use consulting in licensing of e-resources. We appreciate swift response, target oriented, pragmatic, actionable, customer-centric approach."

"They have deep theoretical and practical knowledge of Czech IP law, which they can expertly apply across a wide range of technology contexts."

Tereza Hrabáková

"Responsive. Delivers clear advice that is solid and practical. Down to earth. Great communicator."

"Tereza is the senior professional overseeing the agendas we handle with HAVEL & PARTNERS and serves as the expert guarantor of the quality of work. However, she is not the only member of the team. Our IP matters are extensive, and they are jointly handled by her together with Kateřina Trzaska and Tomáš Havelka. Together, they operate as a highly cohesive and effective team."

"Tereza has a strong strategic mindset and understands the broader business implications of IP decisions. Her advice supports long-term planning and helps us mitigate risks proactively. She is highly reliable in meeting deadlines and managing processes. Her sense of ownership and responsibility over assigned matters gives us confidence in the outcomes."

Tomas Havelka

"Excellent in finding suitable wordings for contracts with international scientific publishers, across various jurisdictions."

Robert Nešpůrek

"Being practical in assessing our needs while taking into account both industry and local specifics."

 

2025

"Extremely personable and responsible."

"I appreciate the strength of their IP team and our relationship."

"Responsive, accurate, proactive, cost-effective, knowledgeable, strategic."

“Their collaborative and client-focused approach makes working with them a seamless and positive experience."

“They are highly knowledgeable, responsive, and always willing to go the extra mile to ensure our needs are met. Their ability to simplify complex legal concepts and provide clear, actionable advice has been invaluable to our business.”

"Timely, thorough, good value."

"Very professional."

"What we appreciate most about Havel & Partners’ IP service is their team's expertise and dedication.”

Linked Reviews
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Case studies demonstrate that the firm assisted Keen Software House with complex legal advice regarding the development of a videogame where non-playable characters (NPCs) are controlled by AI language agents, which is a unique concept that pushes boundaries of the videogame industry.  

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Case studies demonstrate that the firm acted on behalf of Crocs, Inc a global shoe manufacturer on the enforcement of industrial property rights inimport and sale of counterfeits on the internal market and via the Internet and in representing theclient in judicial and customs proceedings as well as trademark cancellation proceedings.  Tereza Hrabáková is a key practitioner to watch out for. 

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