Region: Poland

Going local: why domestic social platforms must be on brand protection radars

Featured in WTR Special Report Q1 2024: The future of brand protection on social media

18 April 2024

Social media in Poland: what brand owners need to know

In the third edition of an exclusive new series, WTR turns its focus to social media in Poland, and the opportunities and challenges that rights holders need to know about.

21 March 2024

Brand protection at the Poland border: insights and strategies from the front line

In the next chapter of our journey to understand the challenges of brand protection at the borders and ports of entry in various countries, we head to Poland.

01 February 2024

Poland: Amends to Civil Procedure Code Act to have Serious Impact on Enforceability

Featured in The Trademark Litigation Review 2024

While Poland’s new changes are beneficial for defendants as they provide more opportunities to defend against allegations of infringement, the likelihood of a preliminary injunction being granted is much lower than previously. Meanwhile, recent Supreme Court judgments have covered issues from free movement of goods and limitation periods to civil proceedings remedies.

24 November 2023

Key amendments to Civil Code of Procedure alter interim injunction proceedings in trademark cases

Amendments accepted in March officially codify a mix of new and previously existing practices of Polish IP courts into law, affecting rights holders at each stage of interim injunction proceedings.

20 April 2023

McDonald’s reversal shines spotlight on proving genuine use in Poland

The EUIPO’s seismic cancellation – and eventual reinstatement upon appeal – of a McDonald’s registered mark highlights issues with Poland’s rules for proving genuine use.

23 February 2023

Patent Office’s e-platform is a hit with target audience

Three years since its debut, analysis of user rates clearly shows that the electronic services platform – a pivotal part of the office’s push for digitisation – continues to develop and help resolve users’ IP issues.

02 February 2023

Non-traditional trademarks in Poland under the amended regime

Poland dropped the graphical representation requirement for trademark applications nearly four years ago. Close examination of the numbers reveals the impact that this has had on the number - and type - of applications for non-traditional marks.

12 January 2023

Supreme Court issues milestone ruling on rebranding of parallel-imported medicinal products

The judgment is significant as it explains how the BMS conditions established by the CJEU should be applied to rebranding in parallel import cases.

16 November 2022

Appeal court clarifies when to seek an expert witness in litigation

A recent case has sparked debate about when to request the opinion of an expert witness to help assess the risk of confusion. Some argue that this undermines the judge and prolongs cases, while others insist that it provides necessary insight.

03 November 2022