The history of our patent attorney firm stretches back more than 30 years. We are proud to be one of the oldest law firms in Poland specialising in intellectual property law.

Intellectual property has always been a key area of our expertise. Our experience and partnership-based approach enable us to handle cross-border intellectual property cases effectively. We handle patent and trademark applications and carry out a variety of initiatives, including patent searches and training, to provide clients with knowledge and high-quality services, both in Poland and abroad.

As a partner to nearly 15,000 companies, we deliver comprehensive services across 119 countries. Our areas of expertise include patents, trademarks, copyright, industrial designs, as well as related disputes and litigation.

Year after year, our effectiveness has been confirmed by independent rankings. Managing Intellectual Property (MIP), World Trademark Review (WTR), Legal 500 and Intellectual Assets Management (IAM) have all recognised our achievements by granting us numerous awards and accolades. This proves that professionalism and experience are the key to success.

Our patent attorneys and representatives are highly active. According to EUIPO statistics, in 2024 we filed the highest number of EU trademarks for Polish entities. Our experts form a leading group of attorneys in Poland, representing clients in proceedings before the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) in cases concerning industrial property. In 2023, we were also among the leading patent firms providing European patent validation services, handling approximately 16% of all European patent validation proceedings in Poland.

The trust of industry leaders

The diversity of the entities we work with allows us to offer support across 15 innovative sectors of the economy. Our areas of expertise include the following:

• IT, New Technologies & Artificial Intelligence

We protect software, algorithms and SaaS solutions. We support technology companies in developing, commercialising and protecting their intellectual property rights. If you need help with legal protection for software, algorithms or SaaS solutions, please contact us.

• Video Gaming

Our interdisciplinary team of experts at JWP Patent Attorneys assists clients in drafting favourable contracts and licensing schemes, and helps to combat counterfeiting. It provides advice to companies in the gaming industry on the management of their trademark and industrial design portfolios. If you require protection of copyright, industrial designs, and authors’ rights to computer programs, or if you need assistance with developing a strategy for the protection of intellectual property rights in Poland or worldwide, please do not hesitate to contact us.

• Life Sciences & Pharmaceuticals

We advise on inventions, supplementary protection certificates (SPCs), industrial designs, utility models, trademarks, domain name protection, counteracting unfair competition and copyright. If you are looking for support in patenting biomedical and pharmaceutical innovations, feel free to contact us.

• Automotive & Aviation

In the automotive and aviation industries, innovation is key to business success. We protect our clients against unfair competition, conduct patent searches, safeguard inventions, and advise on technology transfer agreements and licensing. We also handle disputes and customs cases. If you are interested in protecting industrial designs and technical solutions in the automotive sector, please contact us.

• Cosmetics & the beauty industry

At JWP Patent Attorneys, our experts provide professional support in developing intellectual property protection strategies. They also conduct patent searches, register and monitor trademarks, and handle disputes relating to intellectual property infringements. If you require protection against trademark violations or the sale of counterfeit goods, or need assistance with conducting patent searches or drafting R&D and technology transfer agreements, please contact our team of experts.

• Fashion

We support fashion brands and companies by helping them to protect their exclusive rights, handling litigation and administrative proceedings, and providing strategic advice to help our clients grow. If you are interested in developing protection strategies, conducting research, registering and monitoring trademarks, or licensing and transferring intellectual property rights, please get in touch to discuss how we can collaborate.

Our experience also enables us to offer services of the utmost professional standard to companies in other sectors.

Key figures to prove our experience

• Over 30 years on the intellectual property protection market.
• 119 countries where we support our clients.
• 4 offices in Poland’s largest cities: Warsaw, Cracow, Gdansk and Wroclaw.
• 100 experts from various fields of science and technology.
• Nearly 3000 registration cases in 2024.
• Nearly 300 litigation cases in 2024.
• Providing services to nearly 15,000 companies, from technology start-ups and research institutes to global corporations.
• Winners of the IP Stars, IAM Patent, Trademark Lawyer Magazine, Patent Lawyer Magazine, WTR 1000, Legal 500 and Chambers annual rankings.

Learn more about our team of experts

Our team comprises patent attorneys, solicitors, advocates and specialists, all of whom combine in-depth legal knowledge with an expert understanding of the sectors that our clients operate in. Meet the firm’s partners and heads of specialist teams:

• Dorota Rzążewska

Position: Managing Partner | Polish and European Patent and Trademark Attorney | European Patent Litigator | Attorney-at-Law

Specialisation: Life Sciences & Pharmaceuticals, Chemicals, Cosmetics, Advertising & Branding, Design, Fashion, Food & Drinks

Dorota Rzążewska is an expert in intellectual and industrial property protection and combating unfair competition. She is qualified to represent clients before major bodies such as EUIPO, EPO and WIPO. She also acts as a mediator and an arbitrator in cases concerning intellectual property and Internet domains.

• Joanna Janoszek

Position: Partner | Polish and European Patent and Trademark Attorney | European Patent Litigator

Specialisation: Design, Cosmetics, Fashion, Advertising & Branding, Food & Drinks, Video Gaming

Joanna Janoszek is an experienced director of the JWP Patent & Trademark Attorney’s office in Wroclaw, specialising in comprehensive protection of industrial property rights. As an agent, she successfully represents clients before Polish and European Intellectual Property Offices, develops strategies for protection and provides ongoing consultancy services in this area.

• Tomasz Grucelski

Position: Partner | Patent and Trademark Attorney | Advocate

Specialisation: Design, Advertising & Branding, Video Gaming, Food & Drinks

Tomasz Grucelski specializes in litigation in the field of intellectual property rights and combating unfair competition.

His experience gained at prestigious institutions such as the European Patent Office (EPO) and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has made him an expert at representing clients before courts and regulatory bodies.

• Anna Hoffman-Flatow

Position: Partner | Attorney-at-Law | Patent and Trademark Attorney

Specialisation: As an Attorney-at-Law and Patent and Trademark Attorney, Anna Hoffman-Flatow specialises in labour law, contract analysis and preparing legal opinions.

She has extensive experience in litigation before the Polish Patent Office as well as in cases related to combating acts of unfair competition.

• Magdalena Maksimowska

Position: Partner | Head of Trademarks and Design| Patent and Trademark Attorney

Specialisation: Life Sciences & Pharmaceuticals, Design, Cosmetics, Fashion, Food & Drinks, MedTech & Medical Devices, Video Gaming

Magdalena Maksimowska is an experienced Patent and Trademark Attorney as well as an EUIPO representative. She successfully handles filing and opposition proceedings relating to trademarks and industrial designs. Her expertise covers both national and international procedures, as well as strategic advice on the management of industrial property rights.

• Tomasz Gawliczek, PhD

Position: Partner | Patent and Trademark Attorney | Attorney-at-Law

Specialisation: Design, Universities & Institutes, Advertising & Branding, IT, New Technologies & Artificial Intelligence

Tomasz Gawliczek, PhD, specialises in intellectual property protection. His expertise covers disputes before industrial property offices and courts, including the Court of Justice of the European Union. As a Doctor of Law and the winner of the prestigious ”Rising Stars” competition, he is a highly regarded expert in the field of trademark and design protection.

• Małgorzata Furmańska

Position: Partner | Head of IP Litigation | Attorney-at-Law

Specialisation: Life Sciences & Pharmaceuticals, Design, Universities & Institutes, Telecom, Cosmetics, Advertising & Branding, Food & Drinks, IT, New Technologies & Artificial Intelligence

Małgorzata Furmańska is an Attorney-at-Law and a specialist in industrial property rights and combating unfair competition. She provides advice on the implementation of innovative solutions, represents clients in trademark disputes and develops strategies to secure the rights of the authors in the field of new technologies.

• Konrad Ptasiński

Position: Partner | Head of Patents | Polish and European Patent and Trademark Attorney

Specialisation: IT, New Technologies & Artificial Intelligence, Telecom, Automotive & Aviation, Robotics & Electronics, Food & Drinks, MedTech & Medical Devices, Video Gaming

Konrad Ptasiński helps companies to turn innovation into a sustainable competitive advantage. He combines engineering precision with a business-oriented approach, making patent protection an integral part of a company’s growth strategy.

• Oliwia Czarnocka

Position: Patent and Trademark Attorney

Specialisation: Universities & Institutes, Telecom, FinTech, Robotics & Electronics

Oliwia Czarnocka specialises in strategic patent protection consultancy, supporting technology companies, universities and start-ups in identifying innovations and developing long-term IP strategies. She coordinates a team of patent attorneys, acts as a mentor, and is the author of numerous publications in the field of industrial property law.

Your case is in safe hands

Rest assured that your case is in safe hands when you collaborate with us. Our cooperation model is fully customisable to best suit your needs, ensuring the highest quality and effectiveness.

• Dedicated support – from the very beginning of our cooperation, we assign you a personal advisor to coordinate all activities and act as your main point of contact.
• Highly specialised services – a team of experienced industry experts will handle your case, ensuring a thorough understanding of the project’s specific requirements and your needs.
• Clear rules – we believe in simple and clear communication. We do not use legal jargon when dealing with business owners; we use plain language. Our invoicing rules are also agreed on a case-by-case basis and are fully transparent.
• Constant access – with our state-of-the-art online system, you have round-the-clock access to your case files and status updates.
• Proactive support – our services include an ongoing analysis of your IP portfolio, an annual review of case statuses and invitations to educational sessions for clients. We also provide our clients with legal alerts and insights from our blog via our newsletter and email updates.