Sołtysiński Kawecki & Szlęzak (SK&S) is widely regarded as one of Poland’s leading intellectual property law firms, combining market-leading expertise in patents, trademarks, copyrights, designs, unfair competition and advertising law with a strong focus on innovation-driven industries.

For more than three decades, SK&S has advised domestic and international businesses on the protection, enforcement, commercialisation and strategic management of intellectual property assets. The firm is consistently recognised by leading international legal rankings, including Managing IP IP Stars, IAM Patent 1000, WTR 1000, Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500. SK&S is also authorised to represent clients before the Unified Patent Court, enabling the firm to support patent enforcement strategies across Europe.

The practice is particularly known for its ability to combine contentious, transactional and regulatory expertise. The team handles complex patent, trademark, copyright, design and trade secret disputes before Polish courts, the Polish Patent Office, administrative courts, EUIPO and the Court of Justice of the European Union. At the same time, it advises on sophisticated technology-driven transactions, including licensing arrangements, R&D collaborations, technology transfer projects, franchise structures, software and know-how agreements, and the commercial exploitation of intellectual property portfolios.

A distinguishing feature of the practice is its extensive experience in coordinating multi-jurisdictional matters. Acting as lead and hub counsel, SK&S develops and implements international protection and enforcement strategies for clients operating across multiple markets, managing worldwide trademark and design portfolios and coordinating networks of foreign advisers.

The firm advises businesses across a wide range of sectors, including life sciences, pharmaceuticals, 
biotechnology, consumer goods, luxury products, retail, food and beverages, automotive, energy, financial services, telecommunications, media, software and emerging technologies. By combining deep industry knowledge with close cooperation between its IP, litigation, corporate, competition, regulatory and tax teams, SK&S delivers commercially focused solutions that help clients create, protect, monetise and enforce their most valuable intangible assets.

With offices in Warsaw, Poznań and Katowice, the firm provides intellectual property support to clients throughout Poland and serves as a trusted adviser for international businesses operating in the region.