Intellectual Property - Austria
What the team is known for
KWR is best known for its work on advertising and marketing mandates. The team also assists with trade mark and copyright matters, with particular expertise in portfolio management and infringement proceedings. The practice's further strengths include distribution cases, unfair competition, royalties, licensing, design issues and trade secrets. Clients include well-known corporates from the technology, consumer goods and pharmaceutical industries.
Strengths
"The firm has experts in every field of law and they work together perfectly."
"The lawyers respond quickly and thoroughly, often answering the next question before I have even asked it!"
"The team is very responsive and provides clear, timely advice."
"We were in constant exchange and the lawyers were always interested in understanding every detail, no matter how small."
"KWR is fast, competent and incredibly customer oriented."
Work highlights
KWR represented Franke in design infringement proceedings concerning a kitchen accessory against an Austrian chain of furnishing stores.
Notable practitioners
Barbara Kuchar is a well-regarded and experienced practitioner who advises clients on a range of trade mark and copyright issues, as well as unfair competition and design matters. She possesses particular prowess advising on IP mandates relating to marketing and advertisement. "Barbara Kuchar is well versed in EU trade mark law and can provide useful and practical guidance on how to navigate tricky matters." "She thinks outside the box and provides creative solutions to complex problems." "Barbara Kuchar is fantastic. She gives clear, practical and strategic advice and is clearly passionate about her work." "Barbara Kuchar met our expectations 100% and exceeded them!" "Barbara Kuchar is very knowledgeable and able to cut through the most complex of matters."
