LAWYER PROFILE

Dominik Hofmarcher

Europe 2026

Schoenherr

Ranked in 1 practice area

Intellectual Property

Austria

6 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

ip & unfair competition, it & technology law

Career

Dominik Hofmarcher is a partner specializing in ip, unfair competition/advertising and protection of trade secrets. His field of activity also covers media, personality rights and sports & entertainment. He represents national and international clients in court proceedings as well as in contentious and non-contentious matters out of court. Dominik graduated from Vienna University (Master's degree in 2009, PhD degree in 2013 with his thesis on the topic of "Personality Merchandising"). He regularly publishes in law journals, and contributed to Austria's standard commentaries Kucsko/Schumacher (ed.), marken.schutz³ (2020) and Kucsko/Handig (ed.), urheber.recht² (2017). Furthermore, he provides professional training courses for attorneys (AWAK) and teaches IP law at the University of Vienna and the Danube University Krems. He is a member of INTA's Non-Traditional Marks Committee.

Professional Memberships

Member of INTA – Non-Traditional Marks Committee

Personal

University of Vienna, Vienna/Austria (Dr. iur. 2013)

University of Vienna, Vienna/Austria (Mag. iur. 2009)

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Intellectual Property - Austria

Band 3

Individual Editorial

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.

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Strengths

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Dominik Hofmarcher impresses in his work with his cooperative and professionally competent manner.
Intellectual PropertyChambers European Guide
Dominik Hofmarcher is hugely respected in the industry and comes incredibly well regarded.
Intellectual PropertyChambers European Guide
He always has solutions ready for even the most difficult situations.
Intellectual PropertyChambers European Guide