About

Dr. Erik Špila, attorney-at-law and a member of a Bar Association, the founder of SPILA LAW FIRM, with license number 8555 deals mainly with intellectual property law matters with a focus on Trademark and Design law. His practice is complemented by variety of cases from commercial and civil law. He provides legal services to local and foreign clients, and he also writes articles and books on intellectual property law issues. Prior to becoming attorney-at-law, he completed a few internships and worked in a several legal positions, such as patent and trademark attorney associate and attorney-at-law associate.

His main professional goal is to help clients find the optimal solution to their legal problem and develop their business potential through a well-chosen strategy of rights protection.

Specialisation in the IP law and cooperation with several law firms and experts accross the world, helps him provide clients with professional guidance and effective solutions.

Most of the time he advises variety of clients including Startups, Game studios, Developers, Designers, Artists and other type of individuals and businesses. Through his practise he is making intellectual property protection more accessible and understandable to everyone.

If you are interested to get in touch, feel free to use the contact form below.

   JUDr. Erik Špila, attorney-at-law

  • Trademark Law
  • Design Law
  • Copyright Law
  • Patent Law
  • Intellectual Property Law
  • Plant Variety Law
  • Unfair Competition
  • Startups
  • JUDr. (Doctor in Laws)
    – European Union Trademark
    – Intellectual Property Law and IT Law
      Comenius University
  • Mgr. (Master of Laws)
    – Law
      Comenius University
  • License
    – Attorney-at-Law
  • Certificates
    – IP Scan Expert
    – International Legal English
    – Video gaming and IP: how to play the game
    – IP Panorama
    – General Course On Intellectual Property
    – EUTM in a Nutshell
    – Registered Community Design in a Nutshell
    – Specialized Course On The Madrid System for International Registration of Marks
  • English (very good)
  • Slovak (very good)
  • Czech (good)
  • German (basics)
  • Russian (basics)
  • IP Scan Expert Community
  • Slovak Bar Association
  • Bar Exam passed with Merit
  • IP Horizon 5.0 Conference 2019
  • EUIPO Conference on Copyright 2025

2019 – European Union Trademark

2025 – How to protect your Trademark

Ľubica Jakušová

Services in filing an EU trademark application were excellent. I appreciate his attention to detail and prompt communication. Thanks to his experience and thorough approach, the application was successfully filed, saving me time and hassle. I would definitely recommend his services to anyone looking for a reliable intellectual property lawyer.

Miroslav P.

Very helpful attorney,
based on my previous experience working with people, unfortunately, sometimes there are definitely discrepancies.
Mr. Špila has always been willing to advise me on how to proceed and has helped me resolve unpleasant situations. Undoubtedly, a professional in his field. I can only recommend him. Thank you.

Dianka Belušová

The lawyer helped me with my copyright case. Everything was explained to me, everything was delivered and the problem was resolved.

Ľuboš Hletko

The lawyer helped me resolve my family law situation. I thank him very much for that. I recommend using his services.

Klára Poláčková

Thank you for your help with the trademark registration. Everything went smoothly.

J. B.

JUDr. Erik Špila has a very professional and at the same time human approach, I thank him for his willingness and services, I will definitely turn to him in the future if necessary.

Tomáš Hečko

The lawyer helped me protect my intellectual property. Thank you for your help. I recommend his services.

Vladimir S.

The lawyer did a great job – the contract was drafted quickly, precisely and fully met my requirements. Excellent communication and professional approach. I recommend!

Jaroslav Bovan

Professional approach and quick processing of the request. I recommend the services of the lawyer.

Veronika Petrechova

Attorney JUDr. Erik Špila provides excellent legal services in the field of intellectual property and trademarks, he reacts promptly, has great experience, I definitely recommend his services.

Natalia J.

Thank you for registering our logo as trademark. We were extremely satisfied with the communication and speed of the service.

Startup friendly

Transparent pricing

IP specialisation

Individual Client care

Global IP registration

Súčet vkladov všetkých spoločníkov musí byť aspoň 5000 EUR.

Estimated price includes:

  • Preparing and filing application
    Trademark application is drafted and filed to the office by a lawyer.
  • Governmental fees
    Payment for official fees for filing trademark application.
  • Search for prior identical trademarks
    Limiting the potential issues with registration.
  • Goods or services list drafting
    Preparing the list of your brand products in accordance with official classification.
  • Licensed attorney supervision
    Informing you and guiding you through the whole process.
  • Certificate of registration
    We will send you the official certificate of trademark registration.
  • No Value added tax will be charged
    No extra taxes charges will surprise you in the invoice.

This will be the person to whom we will issue invoice by default and also the person who will be the official trademark owner, once the registration is finished.

We will make categorization for you for free.

You can choose more categories for one brand. More categories means more fees. However, most of the brands use only protection in 2 or 3 of these categories. If you need help with the selection, contact us anytime or write your brand products in the next field.

Video, sound, pattern, colour or other type of trademark.

Trademark consisting of figurative and verbal elements.

Trademark consisting of only words or/and symbols.

Trademark protection in the USA.

Trademark protection in all member states of European Union.

Trademark protection in the territory of Slovak republic.

Design is considered to have individual character if the overall impression it produces on the informed user differs from the overall impression produced on such a user by any design that has been made available to the public before the date of filing of the application for registration. You can contact us for more information.

Your design will be published in the design registry right after formal examination.

Registration may not be possible in this case. Contact us to discuss more options.

The author of the design who will be cited as author in the official registry.

You have written statement from designer that he does not want to be cited as author of the design in official design registry.

Will be displayed in the official registry of designs.

Design protection in all member states of European Union.

Design protection in the territory of Slovak republic.