About

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

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Intellectual Property - Austria

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

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

Provided by DORDA

  • DORDA assisted Kronehit Radio with the registration of new radio station names under trade mark law before the Austrian Patent Office.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Axel Anderl
1
Axel Anderl
Head of Intellectual Property
1
Band 1
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.

He is unique in his knowledge, client care, strategic thinking and hands-on approach. He is such a dedicated lawyer.

There is no question he cannot answer. He knows his field of law by heart and has the ability to convey his vast knowledge in a way you can easily follow and understand. 

Axel Anderl is an outstanding lawyer and a pioneer in new legal developments. He is a pleasure to work with.

Axel Anderl has a good understanding of the business needs and is always quick to reply.

Axel Anderl is not only a top legal expert but also a strong leader of his team.

Andreas Seling
3
Andreas Seling
3
Band 3
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 is aways approachable, always helpful and provides very good results in an adequate time frame.

I really love working with Andreas Seling in IP matters because he is so experienced, structured and clear.

Andreas Seling is professionally excellent, pragmatic and fast. He is a pleasure to work with.

He developed a very good understanding of our company and our business needs and combines it with his legal expertise, resulting in tailor-made and very applicable solutions.

Andreas Seling is very adaptable, close to the business and gives actionable advice.

Ranked Lawyers at
DORDA

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Austria

Intellectual Property

Axel Anderl
1
Axel Anderl
Head of Intellectual Property
1
Band 1
Andreas Seling
3
Andreas Seling
3
Band 3

Members

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Alexandra Ciarnau

Alona Klammer

Axel Anderl

Axel Anderl

Head of Department

Nino Tlapak