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DORDA

Intellectual Property

Europe Guide 2026 : Austria

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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

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Intellectual Property - Austria

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.
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Strengths

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  • DORDA is very strong in terms of manpower and turnaround times are therefore always great. The advice is practical and pragmatic, based on deep industry experience.

    Intellectual Property respondentEurope

  • DORDA's responsiveness is extraordinary and the team's understanding of the business and commercial awareness is outstanding.

    Intellectual Property respondentEurope

  • DORDA always handles complex matters with clarity and professionalism.

    Intellectual Property respondentEurope

  • Due to its extremely long and deep experience in this field, the team's advice is target oriented and really helps the client.

    Intellectual Property respondentEurope

  • What keeps us at DORDA is its quick, reliable and excellent support, combined with thorough legal analysis.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Axel Anderl
    Axel Anderl

    Axel Anderl

    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 an affable lawyer with a great creative mind. I love working with him as he always finds good solutions.

      Intellectual Property respondentEurope

    • Axel Anderl is the mastermind of the team. With his approach and professionalism, he is a role model.

      Intellectual Property respondentEurope

    • Axel Anderl is unbelievable. With so much passion and know-how, he is really fighting for you and your matters.

      Intellectual Property respondentEurope

    • Axel Anderl is a rare gem on the lawyers market.

      Intellectual Property respondentEurope

    • Having Axel Anderl and his team at your side gives you deep confidence that all legal matters will be taken care of in the best manner.

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  • Andreas Seling
    Andreas Seling

    Andreas Seling

    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 delivers exceptional service, deep expertise and strong commercial understanding.

      Intellectual Property respondentEurope

    • For me, Andreas Seling is one of my personal top choices for patent cases.

      Intellectual Property respondentEurope

    • Andreas Seling is always calm and leads us through the most critical situations.

      Intellectual Property respondentEurope

    • Andreas Seling has outstanding legal expertise and an in-depth understanding of client needs.

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    • I really like working with Andreas Seling and would recommend him for any IP matters.

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  • Ida Woltran
    Ida Woltran

    Ida Woltran

    Principal associate Ida Woltran demonstrates an increased presence on sophisticated IP matters for a broad clientele. Her expertise encompasses contentious and non-contentious trade mark, design and patent mandates.

    • Ida Woltran is empathic, cool, extremely quick and to the point.

      Intellectual Property respondentEurope

    • Ida Woltran is the next generation and a future big name.

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    • Ida Woltran is a super talent. She is very smart, super efficient and has great intuition.

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    • Ida Woltran skilfully combines her professional background with excellent legal advice.

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    • Working with Ida Woltran is always a pleasure. She is very clever, knows what she is talking about and has all the social skills needed to be an excellent lawyer.

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