LAWYER PROFILE

Georg Kresbach

Europe 2026

Wolf Theiss

Ranked in 4 practice areas

Intellectual Property

Austria

19 years ranked

Healthcare & Life Sciences

Austria

5 years ranked

TMT: Information Technology

Austria

20 years ranked

TMT: Media

Austria

1 year ranked

About

Provided by Wolf Theiss

Practice Areas

Georg Kresbach has over 30 years of experience in IP law (trademarks, patents, designs, copyrights). He also specialises in technology and digital law (new media and internet law, software agreements and IT outsourcing) and unfair competition. In addition, he regularly advises companies in the life sciences sector.

Career

Georg has been Partner at Wolf Theiss since 1996 and heads the firm-wide IP & TMT team.

Professional Memberships

Vienna Bar Association, International Bar Association, INTA, AIPPI, ECTA, Marques, LES, Austrian Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (ÖV) and LIDC.

Publications

Georg Kresbach is the author of numerous publications on IP law, internet law, digitalisation, and pharmaceutical law.

His selected publications include: "Commentary on the EU AI Act", book contributor; " Austrian chapter in the sustainable IP guide for the International League of Competition Law (LIDC), The legal guide to digitalisation", book contributor; "Copyright aspects of non-fungible tokens" article; "Austrian patent and utility model law" commentary; "Trade secret protection - scope and limits" article. "International patent Litigation, Developing an Effective Strategy", 2nd edition, author of the Austrian chapter; "Fighting back against technology thieves", article; and "Patent protection in gene technology" book author.

Personal

University of Graz, University of Vienna, (Dr.iur. 1993 with honours).

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Intellectual Property - Austria

Band 2

Individual Editorial

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.

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Healthcare & Life Sciences - Austria

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Georg Kresbach offers many years of experience in life sciences mandates and is able to assist with a variety of matters. In addition to handling the regulatory and IP aspects of M&A deals, he covers corporate and commercial issues relating to entering the Austrian market, as well as product regulation, compliance and liability. He is also well versed in patent litigation. His clients include international pharmaceutical companies and Austrian medical device manufacturers.

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TMT: Media - Austria

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Georg Kresbach advises large technology multinationals on a range of IT questions, including commercial, regulatory and compliance issues connected to streaming services and social media platforms. He provides additional counsel on legislation such as the Communication Platforms Act and media-related matters. His client base also includes telecom companies.

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TMT: Information Technology - Austria

Band 3

Individual Editorial

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Georg Kresbach is hugely experienced and a pleasure to deal with.
Intellectual PropertyChambers European Guide
Georg Kresbach is an extremely valuable partner, providing comprehensive and nuanced advice on matters. His responsiveness and congeniality make partnering with him a pleasure.
Intellectual PropertyChambers European Guide
Georg Kresbach brings exceptional expertise, commitment and team spirit, which contributes to an inspiring and productive working atmosphere.
Intellectual PropertyChambers European Guide
Georg Kresbach is incredibly bright and talented. He truly understands our clients' needs and always finds creative solutions to complex issues.
Intellectual PropertyChambers European Guide
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.
Intellectual PropertyChambers European Guide
Georg Kresbach is highly experienced, very responsive and always a pleasure to work with.
Healthcare & Life SciencesChambers European Guide