Masek, Koci, Aujezdsky, Attorneys at Law
- Headquarters
- Prague, Czech Republic
- Phone
- +420 233 375 542
Masek, Koci, Aujezdsky, Attorneys at Law is a Prague-based law firm recognized as a leading practice in information technology law, intellectual property, and commercial law, serving domestic and international clients including technology startups, e-commerce operators, content-rights holders, and iGaming companies. The firm’s core expertise spans copyright, trademark, database protection, domain-name disputes, unfair competition, and cross-border internet regulation, often involving European Union law. It also has a strong focus on the gambling and betting sector, advising on licensing and regulatory compliance. Through its membership in the Mackrell International network, the firm handles multi-jurisdictional matters. Notable recent engagements include advising Livesport Invest on the acquisition of Pragosport, which holds television rights for Czech football leagues, and acting on the acquisition of a stake in the ride-hailing service Liftago. The firm is led by founding partners who combine deep legal knowledge with practical insights into the digital economy.
Detailed Review
History
Masek, Koci, Aujezdsky, Attorneys at Law was established in Prague, Czech Republic, by partners Daniel Mašek, Petr Kočí, and Josef Aujezdský, each bringing specialized experience from the Czech Bar Association and prior legal practice. The firm quickly positioned itself as a niche player in IT law, a field then emerging as critical for businesses operating online.
Services
Its legal services are structured around several core pillars. Intellectual property remains a cornerstone, handling trademark registrations, copyright disputes, and database-rights enforcement. Commercial and contract law covers software licensing, SaaS agreements, distribution, and franchise contracts. In the iGaming and gambling vertical, the firm advises on licensing applications before Czech regulators, compliance with the Gambling Act, and cross-border betting operations. The firm also has a track record in M&A and corporate transactions, often acting for buyers or sellers in media and technology sectors.
Notable Engagements
A distinguishing feature is its deep involvement in the sports-media rights market. The advice to Livesport Invest on the acquisition of Pragosport (which owns TV rights for the Czech first and second football leagues) demonstrates the firm’s ability to handle complex, high-value media-rights deals. Another representative matter was the acquisition of a stake in Liftago, a Czech ride-hailing app, where the team worked alongside other Prague law firms.
Market Position and Reputation
The firm’s reputation is understated but solid; it is consistently mentioned in specialist legal directories and trade publications such as CEE Legal Matters and iGamingSuppliers.com. The team is deliberately lean, with partners personally overseeing every engagement. While no exact headcount is publicly available, the firm emphasizes partner-led service and a hand-picked team of experienced attorneys. The official website also serves as a portal for the firm’s e-law services. Membership in the Mackrell International network extends its reach to international clients.
Key Products
IT & intellectual property law
Copyright, trademark, and database protection; domain-name disputes; software licensing.
Commercial & contract law
Unfair competition, commercial obligations, internet-related contracts.
Gambling & iGaming legal services
Licensing, regulatory compliance, cross-border betting advice.
M&A and corporate transactions
Due diligence, deal structuring, post-acquisition integration.
Media-rights consultancy
Acquisition and negotiation of TV, internet, and mobile-streaming rights.
International legal coordination
Through Mackrell International network for multi-jurisdictional cases.
Key Persons
- Josef Aujezdský
Founding Partner
- Daniel Mašek
Partner