Sylwia Makowska

• IP Research and Analysis: Conducting in-depth research on intellectual property laws, trademarks, design, copyrights, and patent databases to provide informed analysis and advice to clients regarding IP protection strategies and potential infringement issues.
• Copyright and Trademark and Design Matters: Providing legal advice on copyright and trademark registration, infringement issues, and enforcement strategies to protect clients' creative works and brand assets.
• IP Portfolio Management: Assisting in the management of clients' IP portfolios, including conducting audits, monitoring IP rights, and filing and maintenance of trademarks, design, patent and copyrights. Conducting trade mark searches via USPTO, EUIPO, UKIPO, IPOI and WIPO and trade mark and brand monitoring watching services. Extracting relevant information from clearance searches and providing evaluation and recommendation to the clients.
• IP Dispute Resolution: Assisting in the resolution of IP disputes, including infringement claims, cease-and-desist letters, and opposition proceedings, through research, evidence gathering, and preparation of legal arguments.
• Contract Review and Drafting: Assisting and drafting IP related documents such as ‘cease and desist' letters, licensing agreements, co-existence and non-disclosure agreements. Reviewing agreements and checking for compliance.
• Due Diligence: Conducting IP due diligence investigations to assess the IP assets and risks associated with corporate transactions, providing guidance on IP ownership, licensing agreements, and potential liabilities.
• Data Protection Compliance: Assisting in ensuring compliance with data protection laws, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), by reviewing privacy policies, implementing data protection practices, and advising on data breach response procedures.
• Researching regulations and case law.
• Liaising with third parties including Patent and Trade mark Offices, attorneys, foreign associates, clients regarding all aspects of IP prosecution.
• Legalisation of documents.
• Setting up, managing, and maintaining oversight of matters in the company's case management.
• Continuing Legal Education: Staying updated on developments in technology and IP law, attending relevant seminars and training programs to enhance knowledge and expertise in these areas.

• Case Preparation and Review: Assisting in the preparation and review of legal strategies, pleadings, and documentation relevant to litigation cases, ensuring they comply with legal requirements and align with the client's objectives.
• Legal Research: Conducting in-depth legal research on relevant statutes, case law, and legal precedents to support case arguments and provide accurate legal advice.
• Client Communication: Interacting with clients to gather case information, answer queries, and keep them informed about case developments, providing regular updates and addressing any concerns.
• Court Filings and Documentation: Assisting with the drafting and filing of legal documents, including complaints, motions, briefs, and affidavits, while adhering to court deadlines and procedures.
• Discovery Process: Assisting in the discovery process by reviewing and organizing documents, preparing and responding to discovery requests, and participating in the development of case strategies based on discovered information.
• Hearing Support: Assisting the legal team during hearing, preparations, including witness preparation, document management, and coordination with expert witnesses.
• Legal Analysis and Opinion: Conducting legal analysis of case issues, assessing the strengths and weaknesses of legal arguments, and providing informed opinions to guide decision-making.
• Negotiations and Settlements: Assisting in negotiations and settlement discussions with opposing parties or their legal representatives, aiming to achieve favorable outcomes for clients while considering potential risks and benefits.
• Legal Documentation and Record-Keeping: Maintaining accurate and organized case files, including legal research, correspondence, pleadings, and other relevant documents.

• Interacted with customers professionally by phone, email and in-person to deliver accurate service information.
• Managed office supply inventory, performing stocktake duties and ordering additional supplies to meet staff needs.
• Liaised with customers to resolve enquiries, appointment requests and billing questions.
• Effectively managed incoming and outgoing mail to maximise office efficiency.
• Audited and processed travel expense claims for executives.
• Produced high-quality documents, spreadsheets and presentations for internal and customer-facing needs.
• Updated website content to feature announcements and developments.
• Prepared invoices, monitored accounts receivables and tracked budget to support bookkeeping tasks.
• Oversaw database to maintain updated records and accuracy.

Maintained understanding of slang, regional differences and informal speech to offer services to broad client base and translate nuances.Processed and imparted information swiftly, relaying intentions, emotions and tone in interpretations.urts, hospitals, solicitor firms, social welfare offices and jails

• Translating the spoken word, converting speech from one language to another in legal, technical, medical, or other fields, mainly in courts, hospitals, law firms, social welfare offices and other governmental agencies, garda and jails.
• Maintained understanding of slang, regional differences and informal speech to offer services to broad client base and translate nuances.
• Processed and imparted information swiftly, relaying intentions, emotions and tone in interpretation.