Taylor Wessing partner Karin Pomaizlová has been named to the prestigious WIPR Leaders 2024 list, which annually recognizes top IP professionals around the world. This significant honour is further evidence of Karin Pomaizlová's outstanding expertise and years of experience.
"I’m excited to learn about being named WIPR Leader 2024. Congratulations also to my colleagues and friends. I am honoured to be in their great company," she shared on her LinkedIn profile immediately following the results.
Karin Pomaizlová started her legal practice in 1996. Heading the Intellectual Property and IT team at Taylor Wessing Czech Republic, she is also partner at that international law firm. She specializes in trademark law, unfair competition, advertising and copyright protection. Representing many major Czech and international clients, she also provides practical advice on data protection compliance and HR issues.
"We are all immensely proud of Karin and her achievements. This award is a well-deserved recognition of her hard work, expertise and dedication. Karin Pomaizlová is a true leader in Intellectual Property and her contribution both to our firm and our clients is invaluable," said Managing Partner
Erwin Hanslik of Taylor Wessing Czech Republic.
About the World IP Review (WIPR): the World IP Review (WIPR) is an authoritative source of information for IP professionals. It provides up-to-date news, analysis and opinion on key IP issues around the world.
The WIPR Leaders list is compiled annually based on nominations and evaluations from clients and peers in the legal sector and include rankings of practitioners significantly involved in the development of IP law.
Karin Pomaizlová specializes in IP protection, especially with regards to trademarks, unfair competition, patents, industrial designs and copyright protection. Her special focus is on regulated industries including food & beverage, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, but also tobacco and alcoholic products and online platforms. Her national and international clients trust her to provide high-end legal advice not only in trademark and design portfolio management, but also in IP enforcement, unfair competition protections and advertisement regulation.
Karin represents clients before the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EU IPO), the Czech Industrial Property Office, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), the Czech Trade Inspection Authority and Czech courts. She is also experienced in licensing (mainly trademarks, software and know-how). Karin has particular knowledge on regulation of pharmaceuticals and medical devices, including compliance issues, clinical trials, and advertising in this sector. She also provides practical advice on compliance with data protection regulations in heathcare and HR, especially regarding employee’s psychological testing.
