In the light of the Polish law, the protection of intellectual property pertains mainly to copyrights, patents and trademarks. Like any other right, the foregoing may be infringed, which entails the need for creation of legal means of protecting them. These means differ from each other respectively to the type of the right infringed.
We assist with
- supporting Clients in registering their rights in The Patent Office of the Republic of Poland
- assisting in pursuing claims arising from events of infringement of these rights
Propriety copyrights
Propriety copyrights are not subject to any registration and it is assumed that they are protected since the very moment of their formation (since the creation of the work falling under copyrights). What is important, the international agreements concluded in this matter provide for the protection of copyrights almost all over the world.
Did you decide to open your company in Poland?
Do you represent a large corporation, mid-sized business or its your first business step here?
For each of the above situations, several issues are very important in the entire process of forming a business in Poland.
Propriety copyrights
- Rights of industrial property – especially patents or trademarks – are subject to submission to The Patent Office of the Republic of Poland.
- The Office decides on the registration of the mark.
- After registration, the mark acquires protective capacity.
- ! The protection, however, is limited to the territory of the Republic of Poland. The extension of the protection requires registering the intellectual property in the adequate offices of specific states.
Is there anything we can help you with?
Should you wish to discuss your company formation issues further, please do not hesitate to contact us. CGO Legal is an experienced legal partner with whom the achievement of your goals will be faster, safer and more comfortable.