Police Report Filed Regarding Nowrocky Brand Promoting President's Clothing

Officers from the Municipal Police Headquarters in Gdańsk have begun explanatory proceedings regarding the clothing brand Nowrocky. As confirmed by the uniformed services, a report concerning suspicion of an offense was filed on February 20, 2026. The core of the dispute is the unlawful use of the ® symbol, which suggests that the trademark has been formally registered and is legally protected. The report was forwarded to the Traffic Offenses and Misdemeanors Department, which is standard procedure for violations of the Industrial Property Law of a misdemeanor nature. The case has gained a political dimension due to the figure of Karol Nawrocki. The President was seen wearing caps and t-shirts with the company's logo during a meeting with Polish athletes in the Olympic village in Italy. Media raised doubts not only about the legality of the markings on the products but also in the context of the ethics of promoting a private brand by the head of state. In the Polish legal system, unauthorized use of a registered trademark symbol carries a fine, which is intended to prevent misleading consumers about the brand's legal status. At this stage, the police are gathering evidence to determine whether Article 308 of the mentioned act was violated. Representatives of the brand have not yet issued an extensive statement on the matter, and the situation is developing dynamically in light of upcoming trade inspections. It is worth noting that initial information about irregularities was published by the Tricity editorial office of Gazeta Wyborcza. Investigative journalists determined that at the time the President was presenting the clothing, the Nowrocky mark was not listed in the registers as reserved. This discovery became the direct impetus for third parties to file the report. The services will now verify the company's documentation and check the dates of applications submitted to the Polish Patent Office. The proceedings aim to clarify whether the company's actions were an intentional attempt to enhance the brand's prestige or a procedural error. „On February 20, police received a report of an offense concerning violations of the Industrial Property Law.” — Press Officer of the Municipal Police Headquarters in Gdańsk February 20 — report filed with Gdańsk police Timeline of the Nowrocky Brand Scandal: — ; — ; —