Joanna Kawalec
Associate
Joanna is an experienced intellectual property lawyer with a proven track record advising leading brands on trade marks, copyright, patents and design rights. She is trusted for practical, strategic and effective solutions.
Associate
Joanna is an experienced intellectual property lawyer with a proven track record advising leading brands on trade marks, copyright, patents and design rights. She is trusted for practical, strategic and effective solutions.
Languages - English, Polish
Jurisdiction - England & Wales
Joanna supports a diverse range of clients, from global pharmaceutical companies and leading retailers to fast-growing consumer brands and technology innovators. She is trusted by in-house legal teams, business leaders, and marketing professionals seeking practical, commercially focused advice to protect and grow their brands in the UK and internationally.
Joanna advises on all aspects of intellectual property, including trade marks, copyright, patents, designs, and confidential information. She has particular expertise managing trade mark and design disputes before the UKIPO, EUIPO, High Court and Intellectual Property Enterprise Court, as well as advising on commercialisation of intellectual property, brand protection strategies, online enforcement, and anti-counterfeiting. Joanna regularly assists clients with trade mark filings, oppositions, and clearance searches, and is experienced in negotiating settlement agreements and resolving disputes efficiently.
Joanna’s approach is collaborative and solutions-driven, making her a valued advisor to both legal and business teams. She is known for her responsiveness, attention to detail, and ability to deliver results under pressure.
easyGroup
Advising easyGroup in a variety of high-profile trade mark infringement actions. This includes cases against entities using "easy" in their branding filed at the High Court and Intellectual Property and Enterprise Court.
Beauty Products Manufacturer
Successfully defended a registered design right claim relating to beauty products brought by a competitor. Providing ongoing advice on trade mark disputes and product clearances.
GSK plc
Seconded to GSK's legal brand protection team. Managed global trade mark portfolios and resolved complex IP issues. Provided strategic advice on filings, enforcement and asset naming, ensuring robust brand protection in a regulated industry. Advised on IP issues with using generative AI.
Clinical Outcome Solutions
Advising Clinical Outcome Solutions on their claim for breach of confidence and copyright infringement by an ex-employee and a competitor at the Intellectual Property and Enterprise Court.
Clinical Stage Biotech Company
Advised a clinical-stage biotech company on a potential patent infringement claim relating to RNA-based genetic medicines.
Software Engineering Company
Successfully defended a competitor’s claim of misleading advertising and trade mark infringement.
GAP
Assisting GAP with brand protection and enforcement, including advice on registering and defending brand rights and challenging infringers.
