New tools: patent enforcement proceedings in Poland

Polish patent enforcement proceedings are principally based on the Industrial Property Law of June 30, 2000, effective from August 22, 2001 with further amendments, and the Civil Code and Code of Civil Proceedings. The Council Regulation (WE) No. 1383, dated July 22, 2003, determines the actions of customs authorities against the goods deemed to be infringing some IP rights, as well as measures to be taken by customs authorities in respect of such goods.