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Intellectual Property - Austria
4
Band 4
What the team is known for

Taylor Wessing assists with various trade mark matters, including registrations, unfair competition and opposition proceedings. The team also advises on licences, design and copyright issues. The law firm has additionally strengthened its capacity to handle patent-related matters, with notable expertise in patent infringement cases. Clients hail from a range of sectors including food, technology, pharmaceuticals and retail.

Work Highlights

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  • Taylor Wessing represented Nestlé in the enforcement of rights for its Maggi brand before the Austrian Patent Office.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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3
Martin Prohaska-Marchried
3
Band 3

Martin Prohaska-Marchried is active across the IP spectrum, handling unfair competition, copyright and trade mark mandates. He is also visible in contentious matters, such as representing clients in opposition proceedings.

"He is very good at unfair competition advice."

4
Thomas Adocker
4
Band 4

Thomas Adocker advises on a variety of IP mandates, including unfair competition, trade mark prosecution and nullity proceedings as well as patent infringements. He is a visible player in the life sciences and telecommunications sectors.

"Thomas Adocker is a really capable patent litigator."

"Thomas Adocker is really brilliant."

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Intellectual Property

3
Martin Prohaska-Marchried
3
Band 3
4
Thomas Adocker
4
Band 4