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Provided by Wolf Theiss

Wolf Theiss offers legal services for the IP portfolio management and comprehensive protection of IP rights in physical and virtual environments. Our team works on complex domestic and cross-border cases and high-end matters for multinational corporations and highly specialised companies in Austria and across our offices in 12 other CEE/SEE countries.

We advise on IP strategy to help businesses benefit from their competitive advantages and leverage innovation: From the development of IP assets to prosecution and enforcement. We have extensive experience in IP litigation involving patents, trademarks, copyrights, design rights and unfair competition, as well as in the protection of know-how and trade secrets. We are also dealing with related aspects of M&A transactions and transfer and licensing agreements.

In addition to traditional IP work our team advises on outsourcing, new media, cloud computing, software, e-commerce, domains and licenses. Our data privacy and protection work covers multiple areas, including compliance with GDPR and other local data protection laws, data management, cybersecurity and data breaches, data protection litigation and regulatory investigations.

Chambers Review

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Intellectual Property - Austria

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Wolf Theiss is a well-reputed law firm with a key IP practice, assisting domestic and international clients, including technology, pharmaceutical and media companies, as well as medical product manufacturers. The practice regularly advises on patent, copyright, unfair competition and trade mark mandates. Wolf Theiss shows particular strength in contentious issues, including infringement, cancellation and opposition proceedings before Austrian courts and the Austrian Patent Office. The law firm frequently acts as local counsel on mandates that have parallel proceedings abroad.

Strengths

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Wolf Theiss offers excellent understanding and articulation of the problems, coupled with concrete proposals.

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Wolf Theiss provides thorough and nuanced advice to complex matters. The team's responsiveness and fast turnarounds, accompanied with the quality, make it a valuable partner.

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Wolf Theiss is well positioned, possesses extensive expertise and works efficiently and with commitment.

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Wolf Theiss has subject matter experts who are efficient and a pleasure to deal with. The department's excellent breadth of expertise enables fantastic service.

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Of particular note is the team's expertise in precisely analysing complex legal issues and developing customised solutions that optimally protect and enforce clients' rights.

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Notable Practitioners

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Georg Kresbach
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Georg Kresbach
Head of Intellectual Property
2
Band 2
Georg Kresbach handles a variety of IP mandates from copyright infringement to trade mark applications and patent enforcements. His practice also covers trade secret and unfair competition matters. He is a visible player across all national and European court levels and often represents clients from the technology, pharmaceutical and media sectors.

Georg Kresbach is incredibly bright and talented. He truly understands our clients' needs and always finds creative solutions to complex issues.

Georg Kresbach is hugely experienced and a pleasure to deal with.

Georg Kresbach brings exceptional expertise, commitment and team spirit, which contributes to an inspiring and productive working atmosphere.

He is always helpful, friendly and motivated to achieve the best results together. This positive collaboration creates a pleasant environment in which we feel valued and supported.

Georg Kresbach is an extremely valuable partner, providing comprehensive and nuanced advice on matters. His responsiveness and congeniality make partnering with him a pleasure.

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Maren Jergolla-Wagner
Maren Jergolla-Wagner
Associates to watch

Senior associate Maren Jergolla-Wagner displays a burgeoning IP practice. She frequently advises clients on a wide range of matters, including patent, trade mark, design and unfair competition issues.

She has always advised us with great expertise, dedication and a highly professional approach. Her expertise and attention to detail have helped us greatly in optimally protecting our rights.

She is very responsive to our needs and handles matters quickly and efficiently.

Maren Jergolla-Wagner is responsive and listens carefully to propose solutions that meet our needs.

Maren Jergolla-Wagner is extremely friendly, reliable and always available, which makes working with her extremely pleasant. We greatly appreciate her competent support.

Maren Jergolla-Wagner always looks for creative solutions and thinks outside the box.

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Intellectual Property
Georg Kresbach
2
Georg Kresbach
Head of Intellectual Property
2
Band 2
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Maren Jergolla-Wagner
Maren Jergolla-Wagner
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Members

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Georg Kresbach

Georg Kresbach

Head of Department

Maren Jergolla-Wagner

Paulina Pomorski

Phillip Wrabetz

Roland Marko

Roland Vesenmayer

Clients

Provided by Wolf Theiss

Amazon

Amgen

Apple

Austrian Post

Berger Schinken

Cineplexx / Constantin Film

Colgate Palmolive

Crocs

Disney

Eckes-Granini

Erste Bank Group

Flora Food Group

Forbes

Hairdreams

Hologic

Hugo Boss

Johnston & Johnston / Janssen Cilag

Julius Meinl Group

KELAG

Kerry Group

Lego

LinkedIn

Mastercard

Meta Platforms (Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp)

OBI

Sanofi-Aventis

Spotify

Steyr Sport

Temu

Twitter/X

Vienna Insurance Group (VIG)

Vienna Insurance Group (VIG)

Zimmer Biomet

Industries

Provided by Wolf Theiss

Automotive

Cosmetics

E-Commerce

Education

Energy

Fashion

Financial Services

Food & Beverages

Healthcare

Life Sciences

Luxury Brands

Media

Medical Devices

Pharmaceuticals

Retail

Technology

Telecommunications