Iwona Sierzputowska
Chief Executive Officer
Patent & Trademark Attorney
European Patent Attorney
IP STAR 2016 - 2023
The Top 250 Women in IP 2016 - 2017
Iwona, a co-founder of SGS, is a graduate from the Department of Chemistry at the Warsaw University of Technology, and a holder of a post-graduate degree from legal studies at the European School of Law and Administration. Leading a team of chemists and biotechnologists in the Patent Department, she trained many young people, mentoring them about the ins and outs and the ethos of IP profession. Her profound knowledge regarding many areas of technology and proactive co-operation with clients have resulted in hundreds of patents granted by the Patent Office of the Republic of Poland. Her in-depth analytic and troubleshooting skills, coupled with the ability to pinpoint hidden risks, have won her admiration and respect amongst her clients, especially in the contentious cases. She has conducted successfully numerous cases involving invalidation of exclusive rights before the Patent Office and administrative courts or infringement of patents before civil courts. She is an expert in pre-litigation consultancy on patent disputes, especially those involving multiple jurisdictions, and a keen proponent of ADRs. Having participated in many international conferences as a speaker or member of thematic panels, she contributed to a wider positive recognition of the Polish IP profession abroad.
Maciej Grabowski
Registered Company Representative
Patent & Trademark Attorney
Maciej is a patent attorney and professional mediator. He graduated from the Institute of Applied Social Sciences of the University of Warsaw. He has been associated with SGS since 2012 and became a partner in 2019. He successfully managed a marketing and consulting company previously. He started his SGS career in the field of trademarks, and is currently representing foreign and domestic clients in prosecution of patent and utility model applications along with contentious cases.
Małgorzata Grabowska
Managing Partner untill 2023
Of counsel
Patent & Trademark Attorney
European Patent Attorney
IP STAR 2016 - 2023
The Top 250 Women in IP 2016 - 2017
Małgorzata, co-founder of SGS, led a team of mechanics, electronics and IT specialists in the Patent Department. She is a graduate from the Faculty of Mechanics and Technology of the Warsaw University of Technology and a holder of post-graduate degree from legal studies at the European School of Law and Administration. She represents domestic and foreign clients in prosecution of patent and utility model applications, as well as in disputes, both before the Patent Office of the Republic of Poland and before administrative and civil courts. She specializes in obtaining and enforcing protection for inventions and utility models across a diverse range of technologies, and her many years of practice have resulted in hundreds of patents and protection rights. She is also an excellent advisor in structuring potential disputes, always looking for solutions which help to avoid costly and lengthy court proceedings. With her knowledge and experience, she supports and mentors patent attorney trainees, while coaching them in the arcana of the IP profession.
