Intellectual Property

CMS is best known for its significant focus on trade marks, with particular strength in litigation, including trade secrets disputes and infringement and cancellation proceedings. The team displays further experience in the areas of design law, licensing agreements, unfair competition and copyright issues. The law firm's clientele stems from a range of industries such as food and drink, life sciences, manufacturing and technology, as well as public institutions. The Austrian IP team of CMS frequently works in cooperation with its international network on cases with parallel proceedings in other jurisdictions.