In today’s IP Insights, we wonder, whether there is room for copyright in packaging protection. In one of the previous issues, we described the IP protection of packaging based on trademark and industrial design law. How does copyright relate to that?
IAM Patent 1000 2025
We are proud to announce that Traple Konarski Podrecki & Partners has once again been recognized in the prestigious IAM Patent 1000 2025 ranking!
Our team has received a silver recognition in the Litigation and Transactions category.
Individual recommendations in the field of Litigation received:
- Anna Sokołowska-Ławniczak, Ph.D.
- Tomasz Targosz, PhD
Congratulations to the entire TKP team and all those recognized in the ranking for their outstanding achievements.
We would like to thank our clients for their trust and continued cooperation! 🔗 More information:
More information is available on the IAM Patent 1000 website.
IP STARS 2025
Another year of recognition for Traple Konarski Podrecki & Partners in the IP STARS (Managing IP’s rankings publication)!
We have been distinguished in the following categories:
- Trade mark prosecution – Tier 2
- Trade mark disputes – Tier 2
Moreover, we are honored to share that individual recognitions were awarded to:
- Prof. INP PAN dr hab. Paweł Podrecki (Trade mark Star 2025)
- Tomasz Targosz, PhD (Trade mark Star 2025, Copyright Star 2025
We thank our Clients for their trust!
We encourage you to explore the full ranking on the organizer’s website.
In the latest edition of IP Insights you’ll learn about the practical implications of Article 10(2) of the Act on Combating Unfair Competition, including:
What types of packaging labels may violate unfair competition laws?
What claims are available to a business harmed by misleading packaging?
What do criminal law provisions say on the matter?
If your business uses green marketing, make sure to read about the upcoming changes to consumer protection laws targeting misleading environmental claims – commonly known as greenwashing.
Do you offer products intended for consumers or ones with which under usual circumstances they can come into contact? Read IP Insights and find out what information you’re required to place on your goods.
IP Insights - Packaging shape protection
In the latest IP Insights, we take a closer look at the protection of packaging shapes. Packaging shapes can be protected in various ways – through trademarks or industrial designs. Both rights complement each other and offer different benefits, with the choice of the appropriate path depending on various factors.
In today’s edition, prepared by Justyna Sitnikow, LL.M., you will learn:
- What forms of protection are best for packaging – trademark or industrial design?
- What is the registration process for 3D trademarks and what obstacles might arise?
- How to choose the right protection path to effectively secure your interests?
We invite you to read!
We encourage you to read the other publications in the IP Insights series:
Media Law International 2025
The rankings season brings more good news! We’re proud to share that Traple Konarski Podrecki & Partners has once again been ranked in Tier 1 by Media Law International, reaffirming our position as one of the top recommended law firms in the field.
This is a significant achievement for our Media, Communication & Entertainment team, whose work consistently sets a higher standard.
Congratulations to our MCE team, with special recognition to Xawery Konarski, who has been recognized as a Leading Lawyer.
A big round of applause to the entire team for your dedication, expertise, and exceptional work!
You can view the full rankings on the Media Law International website.
IP Insights - Slogans as trademarks
In the latest IP Insights, we take a closer look at the possibility of registering slogans as trademarks.
In today’s edition prepared by Kaja Seń-Majewska, you’ll find out:
- Can any slogan be registered?
- Why can obtaining protection be more challenging?
- How to assess a slogan’s distinctiveness?
We invite you to read!
We encourage you to read the other publications in the IP Insights series:
The Legal 500 EMEA 202
This month, we have numerous reasons to celebrate! The Legal 500 EMEA 2025 rankings have been announced, and Traple Konarski Podrecki & Partners has once again been distinguished in five practice areas.
Here’s a glimpse of our achievements:
- Data privacy & data protection – tier 1
- Intellectual property – tier 1
- TMT – tier 2
- Competition & Antitrust – tier 3
- Banking & Finance – tier 5
Ranked lawyers:
- Xawery Konarski as a Leading Partner in Data protection & data privacy and TMT.
- Grzegorz Sibiga as a Leading Partner in Data protection & data privacy.
- Agnieszka Wachowska as a Leading Partner in TMT.
- dr Katarzyna Menszig-Wiese as a Leading Associate in Competition & Antitrust.
- Karolina Grochecka-Goljan as a Leading Associate in TMT.
Recommended & key lawyers:
- Recommended lawyers in Data privacy and data protection: Xawery Konarski, Grzegorz Sibiga.
- Recommended lawyers in Intellectual property: Paweł Podrecki, Beata Matusiewicz-Kulig, Agnieszka Schoen, Anna Sokołowska-Ławniczak, Tomasz Targosz.
- Recommended lawyers in TMT: Xawery Konarski, Agnieszka Wachowska, Karolina Grochecka-Goljan.
- Recommended lawyers in Competition & Antitrust: Paweł Podrecki, Tomasz Targosz, Katarzyna Menszig-Wiese.
- Recommended lawyers in Banking and finance: Jan Byrski
A big thank you to our clients, and congratulations to all the lawyers who have been ranked!
Chambers Europe 2025
We are pleased to announce that Traple Konarski Podrecki & Partners has once again been honored in the prestigious ranking of the best law firms by Chambers and Partners Europe 2025. We have received a recommendation in three areas: Intellectual Property (Band 2), TMT (Band 1), and for the first time Banking & Finance: Regulatory (Band 2)!
This year, seven of our lawyers received individual recognition in four categories:
Banking & Finance: Regulatory
- prof. UEK Jan Byrski, PhD hab. (Band 2)
Intellectual Property
- Paweł Podrecki (Band 3)
- Tomasz Targosz (Band 3)
- Anna Sokołowska-Ławniczak (Band 4)
TMT
- Xawery Konarski (Band 1)
- Agnieszka Wachowska (Band 3)
TMT: Data Protection
- Xawery Konarski (Band 4)
- Grzegorz Sibiga (Band 3)
We thank our clients for their trust and and big congratulations to all ranked lawyers and teams!
We’re back with another edition of our regular IP updates! In today’s IP Insights, prepared by Kaja Seń-Majewska, you’ll learn how to effectively protect your brand and avoid mistakes when registering it
