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Intellectual Property

We support clients in analyzing and drafting licensing terms for various copyrighted works, as well as in the search, application and enforcement of industrial property rights (trademarks, designs, patents, etc.) at the national (Czech Republic), EU, and international levels. In case of disputes or objections, we represent clients before courts, authorities, customs offices, and other bodies in the Czech Republic and the EU. Thanks to our network of cooperating lawyers, we can provide representation worldwide.

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  • 100 % Protection tailored to you

  • 70 Countries in which we provide IP protection

  • 16 Highly experienced lawyers

  • 35+ Years on the market

Why choose us

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We excel in intellectual property, regularly receiving industry awards

Law Firm of the Year in Intellectual Property, The Legal 500 EMEA (Tier 1) or by Chambers and Partners (Band 3). Our team and individual attorneys consistently rank among the top specialists in intellectual property.

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We have been dedicated to the field since the establishment of the law firm. Few others have such extensive experience.

We serve as advisory voices and consultants to government agencies in the implementation of European directives. We also contribute to the preparation of domestic legislation. Therefore, we have a detailed overview of current developments and plans.

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We assist the state in implementing important directives in this area into Czech law.

We serve as advisory voices and consultants to government agencies in the implementation of European directives. We also contribute to the preparation of domestic legislation. Therefore, we have a detailed overview of current developments and plans.

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What we do for clients

  • We analyze and draft licensing terms for software, databases, graphics, films, series and any other content covered by copyright. We represent clients in negotiations with collective rights managers.
  • We conduct research, classification, and submit applications for trademarks, designs, patents and other industrial property rights.
  • We represent clients before the Industrial Property Office (ÚPV) or the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) in all types of proceedings (objections, invalidity, etc.).
  • We handle defense against counterfeiting and the enforcement of intellectual property rights both extrajudicially, before courts, and in proceedings before customs authorities.
  • We negotiate settlements, coexistence agreements, licensing contracts and other IP transactions.
  • We conduct comprehensive audits of intellectual property, covering employees, suppliers, SaaS, open-source, subscription models and provide recommendations or remediate undesirable situations.
  • We secure and administer grants for small and medium-sized enterprises in the field of intellectual property and provide IP Scan and IP Enforcement services to the Industrial Property Office and clients.
  • We handle domain disputes and assist in protecting clients' brands in the online world and on online platforms.

Who will be dedicated to assisting you

"Intellectual property law involves encounters with highly creative and inspiring individuals. For us lawyers, this is enriching and provides us with opportunities to develop ourselves in this direction."

JUDr. Josef Donát, LL.M.

Partner

E donat@rowan.legal

Other collaborators

Mgr. et Mgr. Ing. Jan Tomíšek, Ph.D.Mgr. Ing. Pavel HejlMgr. Kristýna KovaříkováMgr. Filip BenešMgr. Jakub JirovskýJUDr. Samuel KrálJUDr. Jakub HálekMgr. David SlámaMgr. Jaroslav HeydukMgr. Ing. Martin Václavík
Josef Donát

Other collaborators

Mgr. et Mgr. Ing. Jan Tomíšek, Ph.D.Mgr. Ing. Pavel HejlMgr. Kristýna KovaříkováMgr. Filip BenešMgr. Jakub JirovskýJUDr. Samuel KrálJUDr. Jakub HálekMgr. David SlámaMgr. Jaroslav HeydukMgr. Ing. Martin Václavík

Other collaborators

Mgr. et Mgr. Ing. Jan Tomíšek, Ph.D.Mgr. Ing. Pavel HejlMgr. Kristýna KovaříkováMgr. Filip BenešMgr. Jakub JirovskýJUDr. Samuel KrálJUDr. Jakub HálekMgr. David SlámaMgr. Jaroslav HeydukMgr. Ing. Martin Václavík

What our clients say about us

„ROWAN LEGAL is adept at solving complex and sophisticated problems.

Their team is highly professional and collaborative, with excellent responsiveness and strong business acumen.”

Client in the field of intellectual property

„They respond immediately, and their work is timely. Their business insight is unbeatable."

Client in the field of intellectual property

„I believe the firm is unique in how they approach things from a business perspective.

We feel they are always on our side, helping us make decisions that support and do not disrupt our business operations. They are also very efficient, which is crucial for us as a growing company. They have contacts in international law firms working for local fees. Regarding technology, they are fully digital.“

Client in the field of intellectual property

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Collaborations that bring satisfaction to both us and our clients

Media company

We advise our client on a specific trademark issue. An error was identified in the registration of a change of ownership of trademarks, which created uncertainty in the ownership of the trademarks and was successfully resolved thanks to our expertise.

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Bankovní identita, a.s.

We support the company in portfolio management and trademark registration, including complete proceedings, proving distinctiveness and opposition proceedings. We recently entered into a coexistence agreement and successfully resolved the opposition.

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ČEPRO, a.s.

We represent the owner and operator of one of the largest petrol network operators in a brand dispute, deploying an innovative strategy to strengthen our client’s position, analyze competitor trademark vulnerabilities and advise on enforcement actions.

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One of the largest banks in the Czech Republic

We represent the largest bank in the Czech Republic in one of its biggest patent disputes, having devised a comprehensive multi-stage strategy to resolve the case at all complex procedural levels, and we continue to vigorously advocate for the client.

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Technology service provider

We represent the client in proceedings for registration of a trademark and other trademark protection issues. We provide support in intellectual property matters and in negotiations with stakeholders aimed at eliminating vendor-lock-in situations.

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Heureka Group a.s.

We provide comprehensive legal advice on new visual identity creation, IP rights transfers, handling office rejections and oppositions, and develop a stepwise implementation strategy to ensure timely and effective rollout, coordinating with authorities.

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HUSKY CZ s.r.o.

We advised our client, a leading Czech manufacturer of outdoor clothing and equipment, in a long-standing trademark dispute. The complex analysis involved a number of marks in the EU, UK, Germany, Sweden, Czech Republic and other jurisdictions.

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Car manufacturer

We support a subsidiary of a leading automotive company in IP and IT, collaborating on carsharing and scootersharing portals, including drafting business terms, designing digital platform processes, managing vendor contracts and ensuring legal compliance.

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Telecommunications company

We provide comprehensive IT and IP consulting to one of the largest domestic market operators, advising on copyright law, drafting and negotiating licensing agreements, and assessing and mitigating risks under open-source and free software licenses.

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Press releases

26. 03. 2026

ROWAN LEGAL Succeeds in The Legal 500: Three Tier 1 Rankings and Higher Placement in Real Estate

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20. 03. 2026

Chambers Europe 2026: ROWAN LEGAL Newly Ranked at the Top in Compliance, Has Dominated TMT Law for a Decade

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Whether you are seeking legal consultation or a long-term partner, feel free to contact us without any obligation.

We will get in touch with you no later than the next business day to discuss the next steps.

T +420 224 216 212
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