iam Patent (2023)
“A premier patent litigation firm, GEISTWERT is led by five highly experienced and entrepreneurial partners and a client-oriented team set on achieving their clients’ business goals. Their collaboration is exceptional, both in terms of content and results, and they are always focused and driven in their approach.” The stellar group recently represented TeleTan, the holder of a core patent of authentication processes in online banking, in an infringement claim.
iam Patent (2023)
“A highly skilled professional and a familiar face before the EUIPO and the Austrian PTO, Max’s pragmatism and dependability produce exceptional results.”
Chambers Europe TMT (2023)
Max Mosing advises clients from the entertainment and tech sectors on a range of IT matters, including development contracts, data protection and questions surrounding NFTs. He further assists with the launch of video gaming platforms and provides regulatory support for tech companies.
Chambers Europe TMT (2023)
GEISTWERT is a boutique firm offering dependable expertise in IT and related IP matters. The practice is noted for high-quality work in software contracts and game development. It additionally handles related IP aspects, especially copyright and trade mark matters. GEISTWERT’s further areas of activity include data protection and regulatory advice for tech companies. It is often seen advising technology startups as well as numerous clients in the media, entertainment and electronics industries. The team represents state-owned and private companies on both domestic and multi-jurisdictional matters.
Chambers Global IP (2023)
Max Mosing regularly handles a broad spectrum of IP mandates from coexistence agreements and rebranding to copyright and trade mark infringement proceedings. He is particularly visible in the media and technology sectors. “Whenever there is something really sophisticated to solve that needs to be done quickly he is the first choice.” “We’ve achieved exceptional results through Max Mosing’s pragmatism and dependability.” “He is really knowledgable and puts good ideas forward.”
Chambers Global IP (2023)
What the team is known for: GEISTWERT is a well-known law firm offering an excellent IP practice comprising patent and trade mark-related advice, including portfolio management and infringement litigation. The law firm boasts additional experience in domain disputes as well as licence agreements and contentious as well as non-contentious copyright mandates. The team attracts clients from various industries, including gaming, food and drink, technology and energy.
Strengths: “All lawyers are super easy to work with and can shuffle matters around their own ranks to make sure that you get the best lawyer for your matter.” “The team is super quick and its client service is impeccable.” “GEISTWERT provides valuable insights and advice, especially from a commercial point of view and regarding possible legal traps.” “The GEISTWERT partners are specialised in all fields of IP and thus can handle complex matters with enough manpower. The team never loses focus or the overview of the big picture and the economic background.” “The firm’s pragmatism and dependability produce exceptional results also in international, complex and sophisticated matters and in front of the authorities and courts. The team pairs legal expertise with a hands-on approach.”
WTR 1000 (2023)
“Max Mosing is a fantastic IP lawyer. He is a very astute and creative thinker when it comes to strategy, and has been the backbone of many of his clients’ successes. He has a wealth of commercial acumen, is goal oriented, and is also an easy-going team player, all of which makes it a pleasure to work with him.”
WTR 1000 (2023)
“The best thing about GEISTWERT is that they offer a team of five partners, all of whom are entrepreneurs. Due to their knowledge, attentiveness and aptitude for clearly communicating important facts, the team provides practical, IP-savvy assistance to an impressive roster of clients.”
WTR Global Leaders: Private Practice (2022)
Amongst 11 Austrian IP Lawyers in total, WTR named Constantin Kletzer, Max Mosing and Alexander Schnider as “Global Leaders” in Private Practice”
WTR 1000 (2023)
Also on deck are Juliane Messner and Max Mosing, both of whom receive rave reviews. […] “With a refreshing approach to problem solving, Max has the capacity to see the bigger picture and always considers matters from a commercial standpoint. Plus, he is friendly and witty, which makes working with him all the moreenjoyable.”
WTR 1000 (2023)
[GEISTWERT’s] “five innovative founding partners and their diverse personalities” have shaped GEISTWERT into “a ground-breaking Austrian law firm that is virtually unrivalled on the market”. A prime pick for any and all branding matters, the team “has revolutionised the local landscape and acts on innovative cases that have yet to break ground in the courts”. As is evident from the amount of spontaneous feedback it attracts, the 2014-established outfit has worked hard to position itself as a premier destination and its efforts have not gone unnoticed. “It is not easy to impress new clients and convince them to work with you,” comments one foreign associate, “but the GEISTWERT team not only does that – it also carries on performing at an exceptional level day in, day out. Their interest in legal, business and technological developments guarantees innovative solutions to complex problems.”
MIP IP Stars Firm Rankings 2022
As a firm, GEISTWERT received the following MIP IP Stars Firm Rankings 2022:
Patent contentious: Tier 1
Trade mark contentious: Tier 1
Trade mark prosecution: Tier 2
Copyright & related rights: Highly Recommended (only “highly recommended” and “recommended” available)
IAM Patent 1000 (2022)
“A highly skilled professional and a familiar face before the EUIPO and the Austrian PTO, Max’s pragmatism and dependability produce exceptional results.”
IAM Patent 1000 (2022)
Gold – Firms: litigation and transactions: “A premier patent litigation firm, GEISTWERT is led by five highly experienced and entrepreneurial partners and a client-oriented team set on achieving their clients’ business goals. Their collaboration is exceptional, both in terms of content and results, and they are always focused and driven in their approach.” The stellar group recently represented TeleTan, the holder of a core patent of authentication processes in online banking, in an infringement claim. “In contentious proceedings relating to software development, Rainer Schultes, Constantin Kletzer and Alexander Schnider are goldmines of information”, and they all brought their A-game to the TeleTan dispute. Also on deck, Max Mosing and Juliane Messner have been working closely with Kletzer on behalf of Österreichische Post, the company responsible for postal service in the country, in technology transfer, licensing and monetisation matters.
MIP IP Stars 2022
Max Mosing was named a Trade mark star 2022.