Intellectual Property

GEISTWERT is a well-known law firm offering an excellent IP practice comprising patent and trade mark-related advice, including portfolio management and licensing. The law firm boasts particular prowess in contentious trade mark matters, excelling in infringement, opposition and cancellation proceedings. The team attracts clients from various industries, including gaming, automotive, food and drink and technology.

"The team is highly specialised and has deep knowledge."

"The lawyers offer quick responses, a solution-oriented approach and information in a language that is understandable for non-lawyers."

"The GEISTWERT team has a good understanding of complex issues and is strategically minded."

"The lawyers are super quick, easy to understand and anticipate follow-up questions."

"GEISTWERT provides a good assessment of the situation and is business-fluent and goal-oriented."

GEISTWERT represented Novomatic in trade mark opposition and cancellation proceedings in relation to alleged non-use.

Constantin Kletzer boasts a strong IP practice. He represents clients in trade mark disputes and further advises clients on non-contentious trade mark matters. He also assists with copyright issues, domain law and licence agreements. "It is a pleasure working with Constantin Kletzer. He is very pragmatic and solution-oriented." "The response time is fast and at the same time he is competent, solution-oriented and aligned with the economic interest of the company. We are pleased to have Constantin Kletzer on board and do not want to do without him." "Constantin Kletzer shows prudence, pragmatism and a goal-oriented approach." "He is very smart, always available and commercially minded." "Constantin Kletzer has a very hands-on approach but can also work with the appropriate depth when necessary."

Alexander Schnider boasts strong experience in IP mandates across the gaming, automotive and telecoms sectors. He advises clients on trade mark, licensing, patent and unfair competition mandates, as well as copyright issues. "He is easy, straightforward and his expertise is up to date." "Alexander Schnider is very efficient and competent, always paying attention to detail and looking at a matter from all possible perspectives." "He is a very good trade mark lawyer." "Alexander Schnider is super responsive, super fast and has good turnaround times. He helps us from a business perspective and has so much experience with bigger businesses that he can tell us what might not be a good deal." "He guided us through the case very well, was always available for our worries and concerns and also summarised the judgments well in clear language."

Max Mosing regularly handles a broad spectrum of IP mandates from licence agreements and rebranding to copyright and trade mark infringement and cancellation proceedings. He is particularly visible in the media, automotive and beverages sectors. "Max Mosing is very open to innovation and provides very good strategies." "Max Mosing is very precise and very much to the point. In terms of advice, he is very reliable." "The cool composure with which Max Mosing handles complex matters and navigates difficult situations does not cease to astonish me." "He is very down to earth and provides good-quality work."

Rainer Schultes regularly advises clients from the automotive, pharmaceutical and technology sectors on a variety of IP mandates, including trade mark, patent and unfair competition claims. He additionally assists with international domain disputes. "Rainer Schultes is a strong performer." "He is very strong in patent litigation and unfair competition cases."

Italian and Austrian-qualified Juliane Messner is well placed to assist with IP mandates involving both jurisdictions. She advises prominent clients on trade mark questions, including complex infringement and opposition proceedings. Her practice also encompasses licensing agreements and portfolio management. "She can get into the nitty-gritty of all the different types of companies and she understands them well."