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.

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.

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

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

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

Axel Anderl is a rare gem on the lawyers market.

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.

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 delivers exceptional service, deep expertise and strong commercial understanding.

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

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

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

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

Ida Woltran
Associates to watch

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.

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

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

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

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.

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
Ida Woltran
Associates to watch

Members

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Alexandra Ciarnau

Alona Klammer

Axel Anderl

Axel Anderl

Head of Department

Nino Tlapak