Intellectual Property
Europe Guide 2024 : Austria
Band 4
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Chambers Review
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer advises on unfair competition and trade secret matters, as well as licensing and cooperation agreements and trade mark issues. The law firm acts for large multinational companies on the IP aspects of transactions and its practice also covers contentious mandates. The team is especially active in the automotive industry, but also advises clients from the technology, manufacturing and insurance sectors. Its international office network makes the law firm a strong choice for cross-border mandates.
Work Highlights
- Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer advised Bombardier on the IP aspects of two strategic investments, namely patent portfolio analysis and the drafting of IP warranties.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The lawyers know how your industry ticks and focus on the big commercial points without getting lost in legalese academics."
"The team was responsive and very diligent to get the work done within the timeframe needed."
"Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer's key strengths are its high level of availability in urgent matters, high-quality output and customer-oriented approach."
"The lawyers took the time to digest and understand our situation and provided thoughtful and helpful advice."
"Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has what it takes to provide everything, everywhere, all at once and the expertise, capacity and passion to make it happen."
"The lawyers know how your industry ticks and focus on the big commercial points without getting lost in legalese academics."
"The team was responsive and very diligent to get the work done within the timeframe needed."
"Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer's key strengths are its high level of availability in urgent matters, high-quality output and customer-oriented approach."
"The lawyers took the time to digest and understand our situation and provided thoughtful and helpful advice."
"Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has what it takes to provide everything, everywhere, all at once and the expertise, capacity and passion to make it happen."
Notable Practitioners
Christof Pöchhacker is held in high esteem for his expertise in trade secret mandates, especially in respect to cross-border disputes.
"Christof Pöchhacker is a very experienced lawyer."
Lutz Riede enters the rankings following strong market support. He is particularly adept at advising on transaction-related IP mandates, while also showing skill in trade secrets and copyright negotiations. He also handles trade mark portfolio management, disputes and regulatory advice.
"I would not know what to do without Lutz Riede. He skilfully navigates even the most tricky and complex legal matters and simply gets them done."
"Lutz Riede led the team and did it well."