Intellectual Property
Global Guide 2024 : Austria
Band 2
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+43 1 533 47 95 0About
Provided by DORDA
DORDA provides proactive legal advice on a wide range of issues arising in connection both with "new" and "old" media. We assist market leaders as well as start-ups in matters of e-commerce, software, data protection, social media copyright and media law. We do have a strong focus on outsourcing, cloud-computing and software projects. Our team also offers a full range of legal services relating to the protection, exploitation and litigation of intellectual property rights. Further, we advise on all data protection issues, especially on the practical implementation around the General Data Protection Regulation. Our in-depth knowledge in the area of unfair competition and advertising law complements our expertise in IT and IP law.
Our services include:
- E-commerce
- Due Diligence
- Legal assessment on start-ups
- Outsourcing and supply management agreements
- Data protection
- Software license, soft- and hardware maintenance and housing agreements
- Distribution and franchise agreements
- Social media
- Trademark and design patent registrations
- Enforcement and defense of trademark, copyright, design and patent rights
- Advice on unfair competition issues (e.g. advertising law, domain disputes)
- Copyright levies
- Media law
- Data center
- Advice on electronic payment systems
- Location Based Services
Chambers Review
DORDA is an established practice with notable strength in unfair competition disputes, as well as IT-related copyright issues. The team has further experience in contentious trade mark and patent matters, such as opposition and infringement proceedings. DORDA also offers assistance with trade mark portfolio work, covering management, large-scale outsourcings and licensing agreements. The team acts for clients from a range of sectors, including technology, banking and finance, life sciences and media.
Work Highlights
- DORDA defended Canal+ before the European Court of Justice against AKM for the payment of copyright levies for Canal+'s satellite broadcasts.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"DORDA's lawyers are role models for responsiveness and high-level support."
"The team provides super strategic, international advice. It did a brilliant job."
"DORDA exhibits extensive knowledge of industry trends and market dynamics, and boasts a remarkable track record of delivering strategic advice that consistently assists clients with accomplishing their commercial objectives."
"The law firm has in-depth knowledge and expertise in every area in which it operates. It has an extensive network of specialists who can be called in when needed to ensure that no aspect of a case is overlooked."
"I particularly like that we can throw any legal problem at DORDA and get creative and practical solutions back."
"DORDA's lawyers are role models for responsiveness and high-level support."
"The team provides super strategic, international advice. It did a brilliant job."
"DORDA exhibits extensive knowledge of industry trends and market dynamics, and boasts a remarkable track record of delivering strategic advice that consistently assists clients with accomplishing their commercial objectives."
"The law firm has in-depth knowledge and expertise in every area in which it operates. It has an extensive network of specialists who can be called in when needed to ensure that no aspect of a case is overlooked."
"I particularly like that we can throw any legal problem at DORDA and get creative and practical solutions back."
Notable Practitioners
Axel Anderl remains highly sought after for his excellence in handling complex IP mandates across Austria, including contentious and non-contentious copyright, trade mark, patent and unfair competition matters.
"Axel Anderl is one of Austria's leading IP lawyers and great to deal with."
"In the area of customer service and response times, Axel Anderl is really outstanding. He is always accessible and responds promptly and effectively to all my requests."
"He has the ability to explain even complex and delicate issues in an understandable way, which allows me to make informed decisions."
"Axel Anderl is a leading expert in his field and perfect in client handling. He is a role model for responsiveness and reliability."
"He is solution-driven and business-minded."
Andreas Seling assists clients with a wide range of IP mandates, including unfair competition, trade mark issues and patent infringement proceedings. His clientele includes well-known clients from the finance, retail and life sciences sectors.
"Andreas Seling offers a combination of professional competence with a very good understanding of my business needs. He is clear in his communication, quick to respond and has a dedicated way of working."
"He has a strong understanding of the legal environment."
"Andreas Seling is very good and highly qualified in trade mark disputes."
"He is a super reliable lawyer."
"Andreas Seling is strong and reliable, an expert in his field and perfect in client handling. He has great responsiveness and provides pragmatic and solution-driven advice."