Intellectual Property
Global Guide 2024 : Austria
Band 1
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+43 1 534 37 0About
Provided by Schoenherr
The Schoenherr ip practice has long-standing experience in the full range of IP, including trademark, design, patent, copyright and unfair competition matters.
Its members frequently represent parties in ground-breaking court cases in national and European courts. The team is also active in brand enforcement such as combating product and software piracy, including customs seizures and domain disputes.
The practice group is particularly strong in trademark and design prosecution and portfolio management. It also offers an integrated service on contentious and non-contentious ip, it, and technology-related issues and advises on m&a and finance transactions with an ip focus.
Chambers Review
Schoenherr is an outstanding law firm offering all-inclusive IP advice. The team has a strong focus on contentious IP matters, including patent, trade mark, design and enforcement litigation. The practice possesses further strength in transaction-related IP issues as well as trade mark portfolio management, frequently coordinating measures across its broad network of offices in the CEE region. Schoenherr additionally has a notable presence in trade secret and unfair competition mandates. Its clientele hails from a range of sectors including pharmaceutical, food and drink, technology and media.
Work Highlights
- Schoenherr represented an Austrian winemaker in trade mark infringement proceedings related to the use of the winemaker’s surname.
Strengths
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"The Schoenherr lawyers are extremely competent and true experts in their legal fields. Even very complex topics were prepared or reviewed to our complete satisfaction."
"The law firm offers the highest level of responsiveness, even if our contact is very short-term and urgent."
"Enquiries are always answered promptly by the Schoenherr team and the communication is very proactive."
"The Schoenherr team understands what its clients need quite well and how it can best support them."
"The team is reachable at every moment."
"The Schoenherr lawyers are extremely competent and true experts in their legal fields. Even very complex topics were prepared or reviewed to our complete satisfaction."
"The law firm offers the highest level of responsiveness, even if our contact is very short-term and urgent."
"Enquiries are always answered promptly by the Schoenherr team and the communication is very proactive."
"The Schoenherr team understands what its clients need quite well and how it can best support them."
"The team is reachable at every moment."
Notable Practitioners
Christian Schumacher is held in high esteem for his prowess in handling the entire spectrum of complex trade mark matters, including cancellation and infringement proceedings. He is highly experienced in both Austrian and multi-jurisdictional mandates for clients in various sectors like energy and food and drink.
"Christian Schumacher is the most knowledgeable trade mark practitioner. He knows every decision by heart and is a really distinguished lawyer."
"He is a very experienced lawyer who I like a lot."
"Christian Schumacher is very competent and offers excellent advice and support."
"I am very satisfied with Christian Schumacher."
Following his involvement in complex matters as well as strong market feedback, Dominik Hofmarcher rises in the rankings. He is appreciated for his expertise in various IP mandates across Austria and beyond with particular strength in contentious matters, including copyright, trade mark, trade secret and unfair competition proceedings.
"Dominik Hofmarcher knows exactly how he can support his clients, not only with outstanding know-how for intellectual property matters but also the ability to understand the individual needs of various industries."
"Dominik Hofmarcher is creative, fast and client-focused."
"Dominik Hofmarcher is one of the best young lawyers in the IP field."
"He is extremely competent in answering legal questions and offers fast response times."
"Working with Dominik Hofmarcher is really a great pleasure. I also appreciate him for his outstanding legal knowledge and his great advice, as well as his support in all legal matters."
Michael Woller moves up in the rankings following impressive market support. He is especially active coordinating Schoenherr's IP mandates in the CEE region. He advises on the full spectrum of trade mark issues, as well as patent, copyright, trade secret and domain name matters. He is equipped to act on both contentious and non-contentious mandates.
"He is extremely knowledgeable in IP but also civil litigation and all its particularities. He is also very pleasant to work with and extremely professional."
"Michael Woller is the man for all complicated litigation matters."
"Michael Woller is convincing with his professional knowledge and his pleasant and relaxed manner. It is a pleasure to work with him every time."
"Michael Woller is a very focused lawyer."
Ranked Lawyers at
Schoenherr
Austria
Members
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Head of Department
Dominik Hofmarcher
Head of Department