Mag. Alexander Schnider, LL.M. (Sydney), Mag. Constantin Kletzer, MMag. Juliane Messner, Dr. Max W. Mosing, LL.M. (IT-Law), LL.M.(Strathclyde), Ing. Mag. Rainer Schultes
Global IP Awards – IP Firm of the Year 2020 – Austria
The Global IP Awards presented by iam and WTR
Mag. Constantin Kletzer
Constantin Kletzer was named an IP Star 2020 for Patents and Trademarks
MIP IP Stars 2020
Dr. Max W. Mosing, LL.M. (IT-Law), LL.M.(Strathclyde)
Max Mosing was named an IP Star 2020 for Trademarks
MIP IP Stars 2020
Mag. Alexander Schnider, LL.M. (Sydney)
Alexander Schnider was named an IP Star 2020 for Trademarks and Copyrights
MIP IP Stars 2020
Ing. Mag. Rainer Schultes
Rainer Schultes was named an IP Star 2020 for Patents and Trademarks
MIP IP Stars 2020
Mag. Constantin Kletzer, Dr. Max W. Mosing, LL.M. (IT-Law), LL.M.(Strathclyde), Ing. Mag. Rainer Schultes
Three GEISTWERT partner were individually ranked again in the Austrian „trend“ Ranking (2020): Max Mosing for Media Law, Rainer Schultes for Unfair Competition Law and Constantin Kletzer for Trademark-, Copyright- and Patent-Law.
trend Lawyer’s Ranking 2020
Mag. Alexander Schnider, LL.M. (Sydney), Mag. Constantin Kletzer, MMag. Juliane Messner, Dr. Max W. Mosing, LL.M. (IT-Law), LL.M.(Strathclyde), Ing. Mag. Rainer Schultes
GEISTWERT is unique for being the only Austrian IP boutique with a dedicated Italian desk. The firm covers the full range of IP matters and has developed its own applications to offer added value, including a plugin for MS word to detect and link to relevant trade mark registries and a web-based data protection, research and management tool. The team is co-led by the firm’s five partners, each offering specialisation in different areas of IP law: the “hands-on” Constantin Kletzer; “legal rockstars” Max Mosing and Juliane Messner; “expert in the legal area of digital games” Alexander Schnider; and Rainer Schultes, who “brings a technical background to the table and is a great listener”. – Testimonials on the firm: “Geistwert is likely the hottest IP Firm in Austria. The team covers all fields of Intellectual Property Law. They work hands on, they are quick and are all super nice.” “One of the most impressive feats that still surprises us every time is Geistwert’s immediate availability: I do not recall a single time when it took them longer than one or two hours to reply to a spontaneous enquiry via email.” “Geistwert is a great firm. It is very down to earth in a legal market that can be very conservative.” “The law firm Geistwert is an IP and IT-niche boutique, which is highly dedicated to IP and IT law. A far as I can assess they have been shaking up the Austrian market in that area since their formation only some years ago.”
Legal 500 EMEA, IP 2020
Mag. Constantin Kletzer
“Constantin Kletzer is an outstanding lawyer with amazing experience in soft IP.” “Constantin Kletzer is the best patent litigator I know in Austria. He gets to the heart of things quickly and knows how to steer the court into the right direction.” “We love Constantin Kletzer – he really is very hands-on and practical, bringing the solutions we need.”
Legal 500 EMEA, IP 2020 – Testimonials on Individuals
MMag. Juliane Messner, Dr. Max W. Mosing, LL.M. (IT-Law), LL.M.(Strathclyde)
“Juliane Messner is our first choice for copyrights. She is truly amazing.” “Juliane and Max are not only legal rockstars in their core field of IT and IP, but they have a clear understanding of the connections between law, business, especially project work, and technology.”
Legal 500 EMEA, IP 2020 – Testimonials on Individuals
Ing. Mag. Rainer Schultes
“Rainer Schultes brings a technical background to the table and is a great listener and delivers the product you ask for.”
Legal 500 EMEA, IP 2020 – Testimonials on Individuals
Mag. Alexander Schnider, LL.M. (Sydney)
“Alexander Schnider is an expert in the legal area of digital games.”
Legal 500 EMEA, IP 2020 – Testimonials on Individuals
Mag. Alexander Schnider, LL.M. (Sydney), Mag. Constantin Kletzer, MMag. Juliane Messner, Dr. Max W. Mosing, LL.M. (IT-Law), LL.M.(Strathclyde), Ing. Mag. Rainer Schultes
The TMT team at GEISTWERT is very well known on the Austrian IT and IP legal market’. The team has a strong focus on IP, IT and data protection. Juliane Messner and Max Mosing ‘have a clear understanding of the interfaces between law, business, especially project work, and technology’. The ‘very hands-on and practical’ Constantin Kletzer and the ‘go-to’ Alexander Schnider are also noted alongside the experienced Rainer Schultes. Testimonials on the firm: “Geistwert has an outstanding reputation within my environment, namely the Austrian tech start-up scene. Geistwert is here often named as the firm to go to.” “The team’s unique strengths and key capabilities are: very efficient, very pragmatic, very solution-driven and they love technology which is key to understanding our business.” “Geistwert is a great firm – it is a very down to earth and very un-Austrian a legal market that can be very conservative. In that sense Geistwert is the exception as it has a super international outlook.” “Fast, hands-on advice in complex situations.”
Legal 500 EMEA, TMT 2020
MMag. Juliane Messner
“Juliane is a brilliant brain and she is always very focused on the clients needs. I am very impressed that she is able to deliver custom tailored structures/advice. She has a deep industry knowledge and she always finds a good solution.”
Legal 500 EMEA, TMT 2020 – Testimonials on Individuals (also see Legal 500 EMEA, IP 2020 Ranking)
Mag. Alexander Schnider, LL.M. (Sydney)
“Alexander Schnider is the go-to lawyer in Austria for interactive entertainment, he knows the business as such and our business goals like no other.”
Legal 500 EMEA, TMT 2020 – Testimonials on Individuals (also see Legal 500 EMEA, IP 2020 Ranking)
Mag. Alexander Schnider, LL.M. (Sydney), Mag. Constantin Kletzer, MMag. Juliane Messner, Dr. Max W. Mosing, LL.M. (IT-Law), LL.M.(Strathclyde), Ing. Mag. Rainer Schultes
What the team is known for TMT boutique offering dependable expertise in IT and related IP matters. Noted for high-quality work in software contracts and game development. Additionally handles related IP aspects, especially copyright and trade mark matters. Further areas of activity include data protection, international e-commerce and IT outsourcing. Often seen advising technology start-ups as well as numerous clients in the media, entertainment and electronics industries. Represents state-owned and private companies on both domestic and multi-jurisdictional matters. Strengths: The firm receives praise by a client who enthuses: “Cross-border work is handled brilliantly by GEISTWERT, not least because of the very strong international network of the law firm.” Another satisfied client further appreciates the team’s ability to “explain complicated facts in a simple and practical way.” Work highlights: Advised Mi’pu’mi Games on the negotiations regarding the contracts for the development of a new game franchise.
Chambers Europe – TMT: Information Technology