Havel & partners is the largest independent law firm in Central Europe, with offices in Prague, Bratislava, Frankfurt, Brno, Ostrava, Pilsen, and Olomouc. The firm provides legal and tax advice in 12 languages and has assisted clients in over 110 countries with more than 35 experienced lawyers specializing in intellectual property law, who form the largest IP team on the Czechoslovak market.
Notable practitioners: Ivan Rámeš and Robert Nešpůrek
The firm is led by Managing Partner Ivan Rámeš and Partner Robert Nešpůrek.
2026
"Fabulous client care provided by Tereza Hrabáková. Always responsive and very diligent. Keeps on top of things and her advice is always clear and well thought out."
"We consider this practice absolutely stellar. They manage our global portfolio of trademarks and industrial designs. As one of the world’s leading companies in our industry with numerous partners and distributors across the globe, the protection of our brand is absolutely crucial to us."
"HAVEL & PARTNERS have an excellent level of specialization, with dedicated lawyers focused on IP litigation who possess detailed knowledge of procedural practices and the approaches of individual courts."
"What I value most about HAVEL & PARTNERS’ IP litigation practice is their ability to connect deep legal knowledge with a genuinely client-oriented approach. The team is highly responsive, proactive, and always willing to go the extra mile to ensure that our interests are protected. Their collaboration style makes even complex matters feel manageable."
"I appreciate their deep knowledge of intellectual property and the speed with which they take legal action."
"I appreciate HAVEL & PARTNERS’ IP advisory team (and especially Mrs. Hrabáková) for their deep expertise and ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, actionable guidance. Their advice is consistently well-reasoned, practical, and aligned with our business objectives."
"We use consulting in licensing of e-resources. We appreciate swift response, target oriented, pragmatic, actionable, customer-centric approach."
"They have deep theoretical and practical knowledge of Czech IP law, which they can expertly apply across a wide range of technology contexts."
Tereza Hrabáková
"Responsive. Delivers clear advice that is solid and practical. Down to earth. Great communicator."
"Tereza is the senior professional overseeing the agendas we handle with HAVEL & PARTNERS and serves as the expert guarantor of the quality of work. However, she is not the only member of the team. Our IP matters are extensive, and they are jointly handled by her together with Kateřina Trzaska and Tomáš Havelka. Together, they operate as a highly cohesive and effective team."
"Tereza has a strong strategic mindset and understands the broader business implications of IP decisions. Her advice supports long-term planning and helps us mitigate risks proactively. She is highly reliable in meeting deadlines and managing processes. Her sense of ownership and responsibility over assigned matters gives us confidence in the outcomes."
Tomas Havelka
"Excellent in finding suitable wordings for contracts with international scientific publishers, across various jurisdictions."
Robert Nešpůrek
"Being practical in assessing our needs while taking into account both industry and local specifics."
2025
"Extremely personable and responsible."
"I appreciate the strength of their IP team and our relationship."
"Responsive, accurate, proactive, cost-effective, knowledgeable, strategic."
“Their collaborative and client-focused approach makes working with them a seamless and positive experience."
“They are highly knowledgeable, responsive, and always willing to go the extra mile to ensure our needs are met. Their ability to simplify complex legal concepts and provide clear, actionable advice has been invaluable to our business.”
"Timely, thorough, good value."
"Very professional."
"What we appreciate most about Havel & Partners’ IP service is their team's expertise and dedication.”
Case studies demonstrate that the firm assisted Keen Software House with complex legal advice regarding the development of a videogame where non-playable characters (NPCs) are controlled by AI language agents, which is a unique concept that pushes boundaries of the videogame industry.
Case studies demonstrate that the firm acted on behalf of Crocs, Inc a global shoe manufacturer on the enforcement of industrial property rights in import and sale of counterfeits on the internal market and via the Internet and in representing the client in judicial and customs proceedings as well as trademark cancellation proceedings. Tereza Hrabáková is a key practitioner to watch out for.
Case studies demonstrate that the firm represented a major car producer from VW Group in connection with the alleged patent infringement and pre-contractual liability breach about certain parts provided by the counterparty.