Department profile
Taylor Wessing

Intellectual Property

Europe Guide 2026 : Austria


Taylor Wessing

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Intellectual Property - Austria

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Taylor Wessing assists with various trade mark matters, including registrations, unfair competition and opposition proceedings. The team also advises on licences, design and copyright issues. The law firm has additionally strengthened its capacity to handle patent-related matters, with notable expertise in patent infringement cases and UPC litigation. Clients hail from a range of sectors including food, technology, pharmaceuticals and retail.

Strengths

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  • The team demonstrates a strong understanding of our business model and industry dynamics, consistently aligning its legal advice with commercial objectives.

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  • The Taylor Wessing team is very responsive and always comes quickly to the point.

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  • Taylor Wessing combines deep technical expertise in all core areas of IP with a broad international network, making it highly effective for cross-border mandates.

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  • I am fully satisfied with the services provided by Taylor Wessing.

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  • Taylor Wessing possesses outstanding subject matter expertise and maintains an excellent professional network.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Martin Prohaska-Marchried
    Band 3Martin Prohaska-Marchried

    Martin Prohaska-Marchried

    Martin Prohaska-Marchried is active across the IP spectrum, handling unfair competition, copyright and trade mark mandates. He is also visible in contentious matters, such as representing clients in opposition proceedings.
    • We have been working with Martin Prohaska-Marchried for many years and he supports us really well. He knows the market environment well and is a reliable partner.

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    • He combines deep legal expertise with outstanding commercial awareness, making him a trusted strategic partner rather than just external counsel.

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    • What sets Martin apart is his pragmatic, business-focused advice, his ability to coordinate cross-border matters seamlessly and his exceptional responsiveness under time pressure.

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    • Martin Prohaska-Marchried is a very smart and proactive lawyer.

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Austria

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