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Schoenherr

Intellectual Property

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The Schoenherr ip practice has long-standing experience in the full range of IP, including trademark, design, patent, copyright and unfair competition matters.

Its members frequently represent parties in ground-breaking court cases in national and European courts. The team is also active in brand enforcement such as combating product and software piracy, including customs seizures and domain disputes.

The practice group is particularly strong in trademark and design prosecution and portfolio management. It also offers an integrated service on contentious and non-contentious ip, it, and technology-related issues and advises on m&a and finance transactions with an ip focus.

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Intellectual Property - Austria

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Schoenherr is an outstanding law firm offering all-inclusive IP advice. The team has a strong focus on contentious IP matters, including patent, trade mark, design and enforcement litigation. The practice possesses further strength in transaction-related IP issues as well as trade mark portfolio management, frequently coordinating measures across its broad network of offices in the CEE region. Schoenherr additionally has a notable presence in trade secret and unfair competition mandates. Its clientele hails from a range of sectors including pharmaceutical, food and drink, technology and media.
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Strengths

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  • The Schoenherr team is very solution-oriented and has a very pragmatic and practical approach.

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  • Schoenherr has excellent knowledge of Austrian IP law and procedural expertise. All queries are responded to at short notice and to our full satisfaction.

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  • Schoenherr always provides us with confident and excellent advice and representation.

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  • As clients, we feel that the entire team provides us with the best possible support and advice, both on a personal and professional level.

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  • Schoenherr has a solid understanding of the underlying business and commercial needs.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Christian Schumacher
    Christian Schumacher

    Christian Schumacher

    Christian Schumacher is held in high esteem for his prowess in handling the entire spectrum of complex trade mark matters, including cancellation and infringement proceedings. He is highly experienced in both Austrian and multi-jurisdictional mandates for clients in various sectors like energy, technology and food and drink.

    • Christian Schumacher is an elite lawyer.

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    • Christian Schumacher is a great strategic thinker.

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  • Michael Woller
    Michael Woller

    Michael Woller

    Michael Woller is especially active coordinating Schoenherr's IP mandates in the CEE region. He advises on the full spectrum of trade mark issues, as well as patent, copyright, trade secret, employee invention and domain name matters. He is equipped to act on both contentious and non-contentious mandates.

    • Michael Woller is a go-to lawyer regarding patents and employee inventions.

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  • Dominik Hofmarcher
    Dominik Hofmarcher

    Dominik Hofmarcher

    Dominik Hofmarcher is appreciated for his expertise in various IP mandates across Austria and beyond with particular strength in contentious matters, including copyright, trade mark, trade secret and unfair competition proceedings.

    • Dominik Hofmarcher is hugely respected in the industry and comes incredibly well regarded.

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    • Dominik Hofmarcher impresses in his work with his cooperative and professionally competent manner.

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    • He always has solutions ready for even the most difficult situations.

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