Intellectual Property
Europe Guide 2024 : Austria
Band 2
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Provided by DORDA
A pro-active, cross-border IP strategy is essential to protect intellectual property and business secrets in today’s globalized and digitalized economy. At the same time, large-scale networking increases the risk of (cross-border) infringements of third party's property rights. DORDA advises and guides businesses, artists and cultural institutions through the jungle of various IP rights, from trademarks and patents and protection for utility models, works and image rights through to copyright. Representing businesses in legal issues connected to copyright levies is another key skills of our team. Clients appreciate our simple, concise explanations of complex situations and our clear risk assessments and recommendations.
Both prestigious firms and start-ups rely on DORDA in all areas of intellectual property law and enjoy the benefit of our know-how in their business transactions.
- Protection of intellectual property
- National and international registrations
- In and out of court enforcement
- Preparation of syndicate and licence agreements
- Protection of business know-how (confidentiality agreements, protection under labour law)
- Joint venture agreements
- Personal advice and representation of artists and cultural institutions
- Preparation of film, gallery as well as performance and publishing contracts
- Legal advice on catalogues and exhibitions
- Domain disputes
- Advice on the IP aspects of business models
- Alignment with collecting societies
- IP M&A, due diligence reviews
Chambers Review
DORDA is an established practice with notable strength in unfair competition disputes, as well as IT-related copyright issues. The team has further experience in contentious trade mark and patent matters, such as opposition and infringement proceedings. DORDA also offers assistance with trade mark portfolio work, covering management, large-scale outsourcings and licensing agreements. The team acts for clients from a range of sectors, including technology, banking and finance, life sciences and media.
Work Highlights
- DORDA defended Canal+ before the European Court of Justice against AKM for the payment of copyright levies for Canal+'s satellite broadcasts.
Strengths
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"DORDA's lawyers are role models for responsiveness and high-level support."
"The team provides super strategic, international advice. It did a brilliant job."
"DORDA exhibits extensive knowledge of industry trends and market dynamics, and boasts a remarkable track record of delivering strategic advice that consistently assists clients with accomplishing their commercial objectives."
"The law firm has in-depth knowledge and expertise in every area in which it operates. It has an extensive network of specialists who can be called in when needed to ensure that no aspect of a case is overlooked."
"I particularly like that we can throw any legal problem at DORDA and get creative and practical solutions back."
"DORDA's lawyers are role models for responsiveness and high-level support."
"The team provides super strategic, international advice. It did a brilliant job."
"DORDA exhibits extensive knowledge of industry trends and market dynamics, and boasts a remarkable track record of delivering strategic advice that consistently assists clients with accomplishing their commercial objectives."
"The law firm has in-depth knowledge and expertise in every area in which it operates. It has an extensive network of specialists who can be called in when needed to ensure that no aspect of a case is overlooked."
"I particularly like that we can throw any legal problem at DORDA and get creative and practical solutions back."
Notable Practitioners
Axel Anderl remains highly sought after for his excellence in handling complex IP mandates across Austria, including contentious and non-contentious copyright, trade mark, patent and unfair competition matters.
"Axel Anderl is one of Austria's leading IP lawyers and great to deal with."
"In the area of customer service and response times, Axel Anderl is really outstanding. He is always accessible and responds promptly and effectively to all my requests."
"He has the ability to explain even complex and delicate issues in an understandable way, which allows me to make informed decisions."
"Axel Anderl is a leading expert in his field and perfect in client handling. He is a role model for responsiveness and reliability."
"He is solution-driven and business-minded."
Andreas Seling assists clients with a wide range of IP mandates, including unfair competition, trade mark issues and patent infringement proceedings. His clientele includes well-known clients from the finance, retail and life sciences sectors.
"Andreas Seling offers a combination of professional competence with a very good understanding of my business needs. He is clear in his communication, quick to respond and has a dedicated way of working."
"He has a strong understanding of the legal environment."
"Andreas Seling is very good and highly qualified in trade mark disputes."
"He is a super reliable lawyer."
"Andreas Seling is strong and reliable, an expert in his field and perfect in client handling. He has great responsiveness and provides pragmatic and solution-driven advice."
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