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Intellectual Property - Austria
What the Team is Known For
Schwarz Schönherr represents an impressive range of luxury brands and pharmaceutical companies in matters relating to trade mark infringements, unfair competition and anti-counterfeiting. The practice is particularly recognised for its substantial involvement in contentious mandates, including patent litigation, prosecution and opposition proceedings. The team also manages trade mark portfolios and design registrations. Its further clientele comprises companies from the food and beverages, technology and automotive sectors, as well as the world of art and film.
Strengths
The team has very comprehensive knowledge that has been skillfully interlinked with Austrian law. All our questions were answered competently and patiently.
The high level of expertise for our industry was given and the legal information was extremely helpful.
Work Highlights
Schwarz Schönherr advised Merkur Versicherung on the transfer of Nürnberger Beteiligungs' trade mark portfolio before the Austrian Patent Office following its acquisition.
Notable practitioners
He is great. His two major strengths are that he is very down to earth and practical so he does not make a fuss. He offers pragmatic and practical solutions.
Georg Schönherr is extremely customer friendly, competent and has a very high level of experience.