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BINDER GRÖSSWANG Rechtsanwälte GmbH

Intellectual Property

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BINDER GRÖSSWANG Rechtsanwälte GmbH

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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

Chambers Review

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Intellectual Property - Austria

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For
BINDER GRÖSSWANG has a noteworthy practice primarily advising on trade marks, including licensing, registration, enforcement, counterfeit issues and protection. The team further assists with unfair competition, trade secrets and copyright infringement. The law firm is home to clients from a wide range of industries, including traditional Austrian clients as well as multinationals and their Austrian subsidiaries from the luxury goods, media, banking and technology sectors.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • 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 respondentEurope
  • BINDER GRÖSSWANG has a good understanding of our needs and provides good, understandable advice.

    Intellectual Property respondentEurope
  • BINDER 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 respondentEurope
  • BINDER GRÖSSWANG offers broad, interdisciplinary expertise.

    Intellectual Property respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Ivo Rungg
    Band 3Ivo Rungg

    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 respondentEurope
    • Ivo 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 3Michael Horak
    Band 3Michael Horak

    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 respondentEurope
    • His legal understanding is very profound and fine. He always delivers the necessary legal point of views.

      Intellectual Property respondentEurope

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