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DORDA

Intellectual Property

Global Guide 2026 : Austria

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DORDA provides proactive legal advice on a wide range of issues arising in connection both with "new" and "old" media. We assist market leaders as well as start-ups in matters of e-commerce, software, data protection, social media copyright and media law. We do have a strong focus on outsourcing, cloud-computing and software projects. Our team also offers a full range of legal services relating to the protection, exploitation and litigation of intellectual property rights. Further, we advise on all data protection issues, especially on the practical implementation around the General Data Protection Regulation. Our in-depth knowledge in the area of unfair competition and advertising law complements our expertise in IT and IP law.

Our services include:

  • E-commerce
  • Due Diligence
  • Legal assessment on start-ups
  • Outsourcing and supply management agreements
  • Data protection
  • Software license, soft- and hardware maintenance and housing agreements
  • Distribution and franchise agreements
  • Social media
  • Trademark and design patent registrations
  • Enforcement and defense of trademark, copyright, design and patent rights
  • Advice on unfair competition issues (e.g. advertising law, domain disputes)
  • Copyright levies
  • Media law
  • Data center
  • Advice on electronic payment systems
  • Location Based Services

Chambers Review

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

    Intellectual Property respondentGlobal

  • DORDA always handles complex matters with clarity and professionalism.

    Intellectual Property respondentGlobal

  • 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 respondentGlobal

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

    Intellectual Property respondentGlobal

  • 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 respondentGlobal

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

      Intellectual Property respondentGlobal

    • 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.

      Intellectual Property respondentGlobal

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

      Intellectual Property respondentGlobal

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

      Intellectual Property respondentGlobal

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

      Intellectual Property respondentGlobal
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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 has outstanding legal expertise and an in-depth understanding of client needs.

      Intellectual Property respondentGlobal

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

      Intellectual Property respondentGlobal

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

      Intellectual Property respondentGlobal

    • Andreas Seling delivers exceptional service, deep expertise and strong commercial understanding.

      Intellectual Property respondentGlobal

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

      Intellectual Property respondentGlobal
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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.

    • 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.

      Intellectual Property respondentGlobal

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

      Intellectual Property respondentGlobal

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

      Intellectual Property respondentGlobal

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

      Intellectual Property respondentGlobal

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

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