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Intellectual property law

Intellectual property

Intellectual property represents one of the most valuable assets of any company. Patents, trademarks, designs, and trade secrets often form the core of competitive advantage and significantly influence a company’s market value. In a world of global competition, digital transformation, and increasing emphasis on innovation, the strategic protection and commercialization of intellectual property are key to long-term success. Effective management of an IP portfolio can turn creative ideas and technical solutions into sources of revenue while creating barriers to entry for competitors.

Our approach

We view intellectual property law as a strategic business tool, not merely a form of protection. We combine technical expertise with commercial insight to design strategies that strengthen your competitive position and generate value. Our work goes beyond registrations — we build comprehensive intellectual property ecosystems that protect innovation, enable monetization, and reduce the risk of disputes. Every solution is tailored to the specifics of your industry and the long-term goals of your business.

Added value for your business

We help technology companies turn their R&D investments into protected assets that increase valuation during capital raising. For manufacturing firms, we design protection strategies that prevent product imitation and safeguard technological advantage. We build intellectual property portfolios for start-ups that attract investors and enable strategic partnerships. For pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, we provide top-tier protection for technologies with billion-dollar potential. In the creative industries, we deliver comprehensive protection of brands, designs, and copyrighted works.

Key areas of practice

We provide comprehensive protection of all forms of intellectual property – from patent applications and trademark registrations to the protection of designs and trade secrets. We develop strategies for research projects, product portfolios, and international expansion. We negotiate licensing agreements, technology transfer and joint development contracts. We represent clients in intellectual property infringement disputes, including litigation and arbitration. We conduct due diligence in transactions and handle IP-related aspects of mergers and acquisitions.

Practical challenges and risks

Failure to protect intellectual property can result in the irreversible loss of competitive advantage. Unprotected innovations become freely exploitable by competitors, devaluing investments in development. Infringement of third-party IP rights may lead to sales bans, substantial damages, or severe reputational harm. A weak IP position reduces company value during a sale or investor entry. Poorly structured licensing agreements can hinder further development or lead to loss of control over key technology.

Our solutions in practice

For technology companies, we design multi-layered protection strategies combining patents, utility models, and trade secrets to ensure maximum innovation security. We assist manufacturers in registering designs and trademarks that protect the unique appearance of their products. In intellectual property disputes, we employ a combination of negotiation, mediation, and litigation to achieve optimal outcomes. For research consortia, we draft ownership and IP utilization agreements that clearly define the rights of all parties. In licensing negotiations, we secure favorable terms, including milestone-based payments and flexible royalty structures.

Our services in the field of intellectual property

Patent Protection
• Patent applications and invention protection strategies
• Utility models and supplementary protection certificates
• Freedom to operate analyses and patent monitoring
• Patent mapping and competitive analyses

Trademarks and Designs
• National, European, and international registrations
• Portfolio management and renewal strategies
• Design protection and three-dimensional trademarks
• Domain name disputes and brand protection

Licensing and Technology Transfer
• Licensing and sublicensing agreements
• Technology transfer agreements
• Joint development and research collaboration
• Franchise agreements and know-how licenses

Spory a vymáhanie práv
• Porušovanie práv duševného vlastníctva a náhrady škody
• Neplatnosť a zrušenie registrácií
• Colné opatrenia a boj proti falzifikátom
• Arbitráže a mediácie v sporoch o duševné vlastníctvo

Stratégie a poradenstvo
• Audity duševného vlastníctva a optimalizácia portfólia
• Hĺbková analýza duševného vlastníctva pri transakciách
• Oceňovanie aktív duševného vlastníctva
• Stratégie monetizácie duševného vlastníctva

Schedule a consultation on the protection of your innovations – we will evaluate your intellectual property portfolio and propose a strategy to maximize the value of your intellectual assets.

Our experts in this sector

Partner

Mgr. Ivan Gašperec, LL.M.

+421 948 200 073

gasperec@nomus.sk

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