
Intellectual Property
Europe Guide 2026 : Austria
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Provided by BINDER GRÖSSWANG Rechtsanwälte GmbH
Binder Grösswang advises clients on all legal aspects and issues of contractual arrangements regarding the marketing and web-related matters, product design and labelling as well as intellectual property. We check advertising campaigns with regard to unfair competition, e-commerce regulations and other advertising laws for their permissibility and represent our clients in proceedings arising from competition infringements or violations of their intellectual property or copyrights. The national and international protection of trademarks, product names and designs by registrations, monitoring and defence, as well as their protection and enforcement, constitute a further focal point of our activity. In addition, we give advice on agency, transfer, co-existence and licence agreements.
FOCUS
-Advertising: Unfair competition and labelling, media, e-commerce, internet and domain law, food and pharmaceuticals law, direct marketing
-Data protection law
-Intellectual property (IP): Trademark, patent and design rights, protection against product piracy, copyright
-IP and IT transactions: IP due diligence, licence, transfer and purchase agreements, software and hardware contracts, co-operation and delimitation agreements
-Litigation and representation before national and international courts and authorities
Clients (10)
- Hotel Imperial Vienna
- Lenzing Aktiengesellschaft
- Vorarlberger Landes- und Hypothekenbank Aktiengesellschaft
- Xerox Austria GmbH
- Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences
- Lionstar Inc
- Riedel Group (Riedel Glassware)
- The LVMH Group
- THQ Nordic AB
- ESIM Chemicals
Industries (12)
- Media
- Software & Computer Services
- Technology, Hardware & Electronics
- Telecommunications
- Government
- Charities / Not for Profit
- Consumer Product Manufacturing
- Industrial Engineering
- Private Clients / Individuals
- Real Estate
- Sports
- Artificial Intelligence
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Strengths
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The lawyers deliver clear communication and a focused handling of the cases, even if they are very complex or relate to new areas of law.
Intellectual Property respondentEuropeBINDER GRÖSSWANG has a good understanding of our needs and provides good, understandable advice.
Intellectual Property respondentEuropeBINDER GRÖSSWANG works very quickly and in a detailed manner. The team's knowledge of the law and experience are huge and very precise.
Intellectual Property respondentEuropeBINDER GRÖSSWANG offers broad, interdisciplinary expertise.
Intellectual Property respondentEurope
Notable Practitioners
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Band 3 
Band 3 
Ivo Rungg
Ivo Rungg advises on an array of contentious and non-contentious mandates, ranging from licensing and distribution agreements to trade mark and copyright infringement, trade secret disputes and enforcement proceedings. His practice also encompasses the management of trade mark portfolios. Working with him is very efficient, due to his deep legal knowledge and hands-on approach. He is used to handling complex and sophisticated cases.
Intellectual Property respondentEuropeIvo Rungg is a focused and bright attorney. He is very analytical, with an excellent sense for the needs of our company.
Intellectual Property respondentEurope
Band 3 
Band 3 
Michael Horak
Michael Horak is well known for his high level of expertise in trade mark issues, including portfolio management and enforcement proceedings. His further expertise lies in copyright and design law. Michael Horak always has creative and pragmatic solutions for us.
Intellectual Property respondentEuropeHis legal understanding is very profound and fine. He always delivers the necessary legal point of views.
Intellectual Property respondentEurope
Ranked Individuals at BINDER GRÖSSWANG Rechtsanwälte GmbH (2)
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Hellmut Buchroithner

Ivo Rungg
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Michael Horak
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BINDER GRÖSSWANG Rechtsanwälte GmbH has rankings in the following guides
Band 3 Global 2026
Practice area: Intellectual Property
Location: Austria
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