Awards and distinctions
Hasik Rheims and Partners has an established reputation on the legal services market.
This is confirmed by how high the firm places in rankings of law offices:
Silver: enforcement and litigation
WTR 1000
Providing tailor-made IP solutions to its clients for more than a decade, Hasik Rheims & Partners is a sure pick for those looking to protect and expand their IP assets. Leading the charge is Eric Rheims, who receives outstanding praise from clientele: “Working with Eric gives you the feeling that your affairs are handled reliably and with great commitment. He is a true professional and strives to provide clients with the best solutions. He is also multilingual, which is crucial in international disputes. When you come to Eric, you can be sure that your affairs will be well taken care of.” Daniel Hasik focuses his practice on developing strategies to best protect his patrons’ intellectual property against infringements and injunctions. With 22 years of experience, he is a safe bet for players from the food and beverage industry as well as a plethora of others.
Silver: Firms: litigation and transactions
IAM Patent 1000 2024
"A solid outfit for complex litigation mandates, Hasik Rheims & Partners is a highly sought-after boutique that boasts a highly experienced intellectual property bench. At the helm is Daniel Hasik, a highly regarded adviser and brand enforcer in the Polish market. He routinely dishes out commercially precise advice to his clients. By his side, Joanna Woźniak is a great choice for infringement proceedings and is a meticulous, no-stone-unturned practitioner. “Norbert Walasek is deeply involved in understanding the technical issues of a case and has acute knowledge of the law and local practice.” “He delivers top-quality work and is clear and concise in his reasoning.”
Distinction in the category:
LEGAL 500
Tier 2 in Intellectual Property for Hasik, Rheims & Partners
Leading Individual for Daniel Hasik
Rising Star for Joanna Woźniak
Hasik, Rheims & Partners is an IP and media law boutique, noted for providing ‘stellar legal advice’ on complex copyright and patent disputes, anti-counterfeiting strategies, and trade mark and unfair competition enforcement matters. Another field of expertise for the firm lies in music law and assistance with copyright collective societies; Aleksandra Sewerynik is particularly active in this area. Daniel Hasik, Eric Rheims and ‘brilliant copyright expert’ Anna Kruszewska co-head the practice. Patent litigator Norbert Walasek and senior associate Joanna Woźniak are also key members of the team.
BAND 4
CHAMBERS EUROPE
Hasik, Rheims & Partners was recognized in Band 4 by Chambers Europe 2024 Ranking for law firm’s diverse expertise in copyright, patent, and trademark disputes, as well as issues related to unfair competition. HRP Team’s solid track record in anti-counterfeiting cases, cooperation with and deep understanding both public bodies and private companies, enforcement practice and representing clients from sectors like pharmaceuticals, fashion, and media were praised as well.
One of the most highlighted cases of HRP was a successful dispute related to unfair competition matters and copyright protection of Secto Design’s lamps.
Both Daniel Hasik and Eric Rheims were specifically recognized as notable individuals.
Daniel Hasik was described as a trademark expert who also handles contentious cases and specializes in copyright enforcement, especially in gaming, food, beverages, and technology industries. From the clients’ point of view, Daniel is regarded as knowledgeable and helpful, providing clear, actionable advice.
Eric Rheims was recognized for his role in anti-counterfeiting cases and market support. He is well-regarded for his work with clients in gaming and media.
Distinction in the category:
IP STARS 2024
Trademark Star 2024 for Daniel Hasik
Copyright Star 2024 for Anna Kruszewska
Rising Star 2023 for Joanna Woźniak
Rising Star 2023 for Norbert Walasek
Distinction in the category:
IP Stars – Managing IP
Practitioner of the Year for Daniel Hasik
Patent Disputes for Hasik, Rheims & Partners
Distinction in the category:
IP STARS 2024
Copyright & related rights – Tier 3 for Hasik, Rheims & Partners
Distinction for law firm in Media Law International's Tier 3 ranking
Media Law International
BAND 2
LEGAL 500
Hasik, Rheims & Partners is an IP and media law boutique, noted for providing ‘stellar legal advice’ on complex copyright and patent disputes, anti-counterfeiting strategies, and trade mark and unfair competition enforcement matters. Another field of expertise for the firm lies in music law and assistance with copyright collective societies; Aleksandra Sewerynik is particularly active in this area. Daniel Hasik, Eric Rheims and ‘brilliant copyright expert’ Anna Kruszewska co-head the practice. Patent litigator Norbert Walasek and senior associate Joanna Woźniak are also key members of the team.
Silver for the firm
WTR 1000
"IP boutique Hasik Rheims & Partners is known on the local market for handling both contentious and non-contentious mandates flawlessly, assisting some of the biggest brands in a wide range of sectors. The team, who are renowned for their polished services, approach each case from multiple angles by fusing their industry expertise with their understanding of both criminal and civil proceedings".
Silver: litigation and transactions and individual recommendations for 3 lawyers
IAM Patent 1000 2023
“Hasik Rheims & Partners is a well-known law firm that is fully capable of handling a wide range of cases involving intellectual property, and is a go-to for litigation. The team have years of experience and consistently perform at their full potential.” A guiding light at the group, Daniel Hasik “has a strong work ethic and is always willing to go above and beyond to ensure projects are completed on time and to the highest standard. He pays close attention to details and is an expert in problem solving. ”Joanna Woźniak recently teamed up with him on behalf of Esdec, regarding mounting systems for solar panels. The client alleged that a local Polish company was infringing on their European patent. “Norbert Walasek is deeply involved in understanding the technical issues of a case and has acute knowledge of the law and local practice.” “He delivers top-quality work and is clear and concise in his reasoning.”
Recommendations for attorneys Daniel Hasik and Eryk Rheims
WTR 1000
Founders Eric Rheims and Daniel Hasik have been overseeing all legal action, including infringement, for a number of top multinational pharmaceutical companies.
Notably, Rheims completed a five-year investigation that resulted in the arrest of 34 criminals, and he coordinated raids with the European Anti-Fraud Office in Poland, France, Italy and Bulgaria.
A dynamic and widely respected lawyer, Hasik delivers commercially astute counsel that enhances the value of his clients’ assets.
Distinction for the law firm in the Media Law International - Tier 3 ranking
Media Law International
BAND 4 - Daniel Hasik
CHAMBERS EUROPE
BAND 2
LEGAL 500
"IP and media law boutique firm Hasik, Rheims & Partners has expertise in trademark enforcement, notably relating to sporting events, anti-counterfeiting strategies and IP infringement cases and copyright and patent disputes. Additionally, the practice advises on music law and issues relating to copyright collective societies, areas where Aleksandra Sewerynik is particularly active. Daniel Hasik, Eric Rheims and Anna Kruszewska jointly lead the team. Patent litigator Norbert Walasek joined the team from Wardynski & Partners and senior associate Joanna Wozniak is also notable."
Distinction for the firm in the Media Law International Ranking - Tier 4
Media Law International
BAND 4
CHAMBERS EUROPE
What was especially highlighted in the Chambers Europe 2022 Ranking, was Daniel Hasik’s solid reputation as a trade mark law expert. Clients’ testimony praised Daniel’s thorough insights and contributions to cases on both a local and global scale.
Recommendations for Daniel Hasik and Eric Rheims
WTR 1000
Daniel Hasik “a trusted IP adviser and excellent litigator. He displays a high level of professionalism and a proactive problem-solving approach.
Daniel is always extremely well prepared, immediately grasps the essence of a case and knows which options for resolution to present”.
An “excellent, effective lawyer” with a flair for dispute resolution, Rheims “efficiently combats all IP infringements. Any brand owner that works with him immediately notices a significant improvement in service quality”.
“Together, the pair make a fantastic team.”
Silver for the firm
Hasik Rheims & Partners “consistently surpasses expectations”. “The firm is not simply a contractor, but rather a trademark guardian and law tutor that clients never want to be without.”
“Over a decade on the market, it has cemented itself as a formidable force for all IP concerns and has become the first port of call for myriad industry leaders seeking contentious support.“
WTR 1000
Recommendation for Daniel Hasik as "Leading Individual"
LEGAL 500
Recommendation for Joanna Woźniak as "Rising Star"
LEGAL 500
Bronze for the firm in the category Litigations and Transactions
IAM Patent 1000 2022
"A strong partner for any and all IP concerns, Hasik Rheims & Partners has quickly established itself as the first port of call for prominent industry players across a wide variety of sectors. While the group is highly regarded for its work in the trademark domain, its patent offering is equally brilliant and has been beefed up with the arrival of several practitioners."
Recommendation for Norbert Walasek
IAM Patent 1000 2022
"One such addition is Norbert Walasek, a lawyer with an attractive litigation background; he has penned his name to many of the European Union’s most significant blockbuster drug disputes. He is also extensively involved in the electronics field and deftly navigates multi-jurisdictional matters."
Recommendation for Joanna Woźniak
IAM Patent 1000 2022
"Joanna Woźniak brings a holistic approach to her work for a range of domestic start-ups; while Norbert Walasek is a 'real star' in the electronics and machinery arena." "Joanna Woźniak was another smart addition to the crew. She is a great match for innovative companies with diverse portfolios, and technology start-ups and medical companies regularly seek out her sage counsel."
Silver for the firm
WTR 1000
"Boutique Hasik Rheims & Partners continues to provide A-to-Z trademark and brands counsel from its Warsaw HQ. Its lawyers are in hot demand for their anti-counterfeiting and enforcement nous, with the strong relationships they have cultivated with Customs key to their success. However, the firm’s prosecution offering is also blossoming and attracting the attention of a slew of multinationals as a result. Daniel Hasik and Eric Rheims put in all the time, effort and passion needed to make patrons feel secure. 'A trusted adviser and litigator', Hasik delivers sterling results in fraught disputes; while the 'proactive, efficient and knowledgeable' Rheims 'excels at taking downfakes'."
Silver for Daniel Hasik in the category Enforcement and Litigation
WTR 1000
Distinction for the firm in the Media Law International Ranking - Tier 4
Media Law International
BAND 2
LEGAL 500
„The team at boutique firm Hasik, Rheims & Partners is led by Daniel Hasik, Eric Rheims and Anna Kruszewska. Exclusively dedicated to IP and media law, the firm is renowned for its expertise in trademark enforcement and handles rights protection, anti-counterfeiting strategies, mass infringements, and preliminary injunction strategies. Notably, the firm also advises on music law and issues concerning copyright collective societies as well as handling IP work in the publishing sector. The group is also a popular choice for clients in the automotive, household goods, cosmetics, and gaming industries.”
Bronze for the firm in the category Litigations and Transactions
IAM Patent 1000 2021
“Bringing the team on board was one of the best business decisions we made.”
“The lawyers are business savvy and have a fantastic reputation as experts within their field. The work produced is top-notch and really gave us an edge over our competitors.”
"Founder Daniel Hasik is 'very proactive in his communication and strategic in his defences, and his legal knowledge is always spot-on'".
"Joanna Woźniak brings a holistic approach to her work for a range of domestic start-ups; while Norbert Walasek is a 'real star' in the electronics and machinery arena."
BAND 4
CHAMBERS EUROPE
In 2021 Daniel Hasik’s approach to the cases was described by clients as both cooperative and “extremely practical”.
Distinction for Eric Rheims in category Anti-Counterfeiting and silver in the category Enforcement and Litigation
WTR 1000
Silver for the firm
WTR 1000
“Agile IP boutique Hasik Rheims & Partners has hit full stride with new hires, a growing prosecution workload and an expanding multinational client portfolio. Best known for its enforcement prowess, the ensemble continues to shine in litigation and anti-counterfeiting scenarios thanks to excellent relations with Customs and the police, as well as the skills of its lawyers."
Recommendations for Daniel Hasik and Eryk Rheims
WTR 1000
“Contentious stars Daniel Hasik and Eric Rheims are “experienced, efficient and convincing litigators who know what it takes to win”.
“Responsive, thorough and business-minded, Daniel takes a focused approach and always goes the extra mile. He is at ease in complex disputes.”
“Eric renders an outstanding level of service and surpasses high expectations. He is proactive and incredibly efficient in anti-counterfeiting. “
BAND 2
LEGAL 500
"IP boutique Hasik, Rheims & Partners is noted for its expertise in IP enforcement and portfolio management work across trade mark, copyright, design and patent law, as well as personal rights and media issues (…). The team is jointly led by founding partner Daniel Hasik, who is a trade mark enforcement and prosecution expert, and native French-speaker Eric Rheims, who advises luxury goods and pharmaceuticals clients on IP rights protection in Poland; Rheims is also experienced in pursuing claims for damages arising from criminal cases."
BAND 4
CHAMBERS EUROPE
Trademark expert Daniel Hasik was praised for well managing disputes related to counterfeiting and domain name issues. One client praises his ‘extremely practical approach' and describes him as 'easy to co-operate with'.
Recommendations for Daniel Hasik as "Leading Individual"
LEGAL 500
Recommendation for Daniel Hasik in the categoreis of enforcement and litigation
WTR 1000
“Eric Rheim’s longstanding relationship with customs, police and investigators give him a competitive edge.”
“Eric is a fantastic lawyer and recognised authority in anti-counterfeiting.”
“Eric is very easy to approach and his solutions to infringement issues are innovative and rewarding, not to mention extremely cost-effective.”
Recognised practitioner
CHAMBERS EUROPE
Daniel Hasik of Hasik, Rheims & Partners supports clients in all aspects of trademark and copyright matters. Interviewees describe him as a 'logical and pragmatic', with a mind focused strongly on business.
BAND 2
LEGAL 500
"Boutique firm Hasik & Partners is praised for its 'pro-active' approach to IP enforcement, although it also handles portfolios for various multinationals. 'Easy to work with' founding partner Daniel Hasik advised and represented (...) in relation to various protection issues concerning the UEFA European Under-21s Championship. Eric Rheims represents clients (...) in criminal enforcement proceedings against counterfeiters in Poland."
Silver for the firm
WTR 1000
“ Hasik Rheims continues to ride a wave of successes.”
“Team act promptly and never fail to put in every effort to reach the desired outcome.”
BAND 4
CHAMBERS EUROPE
Daniel Hasik was described as an expert in trademark and copyright matters, with very business-oriented approach.
Distinctions for Daniel Hasik and Eric Rheims
WTR 1000
"Founding partner Daniel Hasik, a civil IP litigator who proves consistently persuasive in the most challenging cases – in addition to being a perspicacious portfolio manager and counsellor. Daniel stands out for his provision of prompt, business-minded advice, rather than academic interpretations of trademark law.”
"Rheims is highly sought after by clients within the pharmaceutical sector and is the exclusive Polish IP counsel to Merck Sharp & Dohme, Eli Lilly & Company and Pfizer. He hit the news in 2016 when he shut down one of the world’s largest counterfeit medicines factory, and rode that wave of success to further notable victories throughout 2017. Rheims, who has concentrations of loyal patrons in numerous sectors – including electronics and apparel – is noted for his 'excellent success rate in extracting damages from infringers'."
BAND 2
LEGAL 500
"Top-notch, responsive and dependable’ team that ‘knows the law and its clients’ needs.”
Distinction for the firm
WTR 1000
"Growing in strength, dynamic."
Recommendation for Eric Rheims in the categories of anti-counterfeiting and enforcement
WTR 1000
„Bad news for infringers.”
Recommended firm and individual
LEGAL 500
"Key figures include Daniel Hasik, who is ‘an outstanding lawyer’, the ‘highly professional’ Eric Rheims, and Anna Kruszewska, who is ‘a skilled litigator’".
BRONZE FOR THE FIRM
WTR 1000
“Maintains a deep bench of eminently experienced practitioners.”
“Best know for its hard-hitting litigation and devastatingly effective enforcement.”
Silver for the firm
WTR 1000
“Anty-counterfeiting and high-stakes litigation are strongholds.”
Recommended firm
LEGAL 500
"IP boutique Hasik & Partners’ team ‘has a business-minded approach and provides clear, concise advice’. Daniel Hasik, Eric Rheims and Anna Kruszewska are the key names."
Recommendation for Daniel Hasik in the categories of enforcement
WTR 1000
“ A skilled presenter and savvy counsellor.”
Silver for Daniel Hasik in the category of enforcement
WTR 1000
”He really stands out from the crowd for his responsiveness, excellent English language skills and through analysis of potential oppositions and disputes.”
Bronze for the firm
WTR 1000
“Vastly experienced and a stickler for detail.”
Recommendations for Daniel Hasik and Eryk Rheims
WTR 1000
„Daniel’s responsiveness, excellent English-language skills and through analysis of issues, together with his business-centric approach, set him apart from others in Poland., 'doesn’t wait for directions before he takes appropriate action to protect our brand'.”
"Eric Rheims also makes the grade, with one client calling him 'the best enforcement counsel anywhere in the region'. Rheims joined in 2012, adding significant clout to the international firm’s anti-counterfeiting capabilities. 'He is well connected with the prosecutor’s office, customs and police, and is an incredibly driven individual. He makes you feel like you are his only client'.”
Bronze for the firm
IAM Patent 1000 2014
„It really understands our core business and is highly innovative in it approach to dispute handling and settlement negotiations. In terms of equality-to-cost ratio, it stands out as one of the best firms in Poland.”
Distinction for Daniel Hasik
IP STARS 2015
Distinction for Eryk Rheims in the category of ‘excellent advice’
LEGAL 500
"Senior associate Eric Rheims is also recommended."
Bronze for the firm
WTR 1000
„Relative newcomer Hasik & Partners has carved out its niche and is attracting work from marquee brand; the team represented UEFA in over 60 ambush marketing cases in connection with the Euro 2012 football championships, and the football federation remains an important client. Litigation is a stronghold; the ensemble demonstrated its tactical nous in successfully launching a torpedo action on behalf of wholesale grocery company Bakalland in a dispute with a competitor.”
Distinction for Eryk Rheims
LEGAL 500
"Eric Rheims, who joined the team in January 2012, gives ‘excellent advice’."
Silver for Daniel Hasik
WTR 1000
„Daniel Hasik has an international background and big-firm experience; in his new setting, client can utilise his skills on a more cost-effective and flexible basis. He focused on trademark and unfair competition litigation.”
Bronze for the firm
WTR 1000
„Recently established by two dynamic partners, this boutique has made an instant impact on the Polish IP scene. (…) it provides a full suite of trademark and patent services. Complex contentious work is a stronghold and the team has tasted success in a wide variety of cases, including parallel imports, seizures of counterfeit goods and breach of licence agreements. It has unsurpassed experience of ambush marketing matters and recently represented UEFA in more then 60 cases arising from UEFA Euro 2012 football tournament.”
Gold for Daniel Hasik
WTR 1000
„Daniel Hasik recently established boutique IP firm. A strong all-rounder, he handles contentious and non-contentious patent, trademarks and other IP matters, in addition to offering expertise on related matters such as unfair competition. Commentators regard him as a dynamic presence on the Polish and international IP scene. dynamic presence on the Polish and international IP scene.”
