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
IT and IP boutique Geistwert ‘stands out for its pragmatic approach’ and handles a wide range of IT, data protection, media and telecommunication work alongside related litigation. The team assisted ASFiNAG with various e-commerce issues as well as data protection and data privacy matters pertaining to its implementation of electronic road tolling. Max Mosing and Alexander Schnider advised the Austrian National Library on two litigations pertaining to a failed IT project, while the technology company GoPro retained the team to advise on data protection issues. Constantin Kletzer is recommended.
The Legal 500 EMEA 2018 – TMT
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: IP boutique rapidly establishing itself as a key team in the market. Especially strong in IT-related matters, representing a number of software and game development start-ups. Offering a comprehensive IP service with a particular focus on trade mark-related advice and litigation, it also assists with anti-counterfeiting, unfair competition and design infringement. Attracts clients from the pharmaceutical, media, retail and automotive industries. Has recently gained a number of new clients in the fashion industry, […]. Strengths: Interviewees highlight the team’s client orientation: “They are always very quick in responding to our questions; they give very clear responses and really clear advice.” Clients also appreciate the firm’s commercial approach, reporting that the team delivers “precise and easily understandable advice in a businesslike manner on time, if not earlier than expected.”
Chambers Europe 2018 – IntellectualProperty
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 making rapid progress in the market. Offers dependable expertise in IT and related IP matters. Notable for high-quality work in software contracts and game development. 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. Also advises on advertising and content management agreements. Strengths : Clients are particularly impressed by the quality of the firm’s advisory work, with one of them explaining: “The lawyers know what they are doing and they provide concise, pragmatic advice.” One more source highlights “fast processing and customer orientation” as key strengths of the department.
Chambers Europe 2018 – TMT: Information Technology
Ing. Mag. Rainer Schultes
Rainer Schultes is an IP lawyer assisting with patents, design rights and trade mark matters. A client appreciates his specific guidance on best options, praising “really clear advice.”
Chambers Global 2018
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
“Rockstar boutique” GEISTWERT progresses into the gold tier this year following glowing feedback from clients and peers. With five top-notch IP-focused partners – each with their own niche specialisms – the firm has unrivalled firepower and the wherewithal to tackle the thorniest disputes. It also serves up sage strategic counsel across the trademark lifecycle. “GEISTWERT is like an IP think tank – among the very best in terms of legal know-how. It has a great team approach and if one partner is unavailable, another can step in to help.”
WTR 1000, 2018
Ing. Mag. Rainer Schultes
Another key ally in contentious circumstances is time tested and “results-oriented” Rainer Schultes. Perhaps best known for his gilt-edged patent work, the perceptive strategist is also a dab hand in soft IP matters, especially in the pharmaceuticals sector. Recent highlights include acquiring and enforcing trademarks for BTV Bank against BTV-Bezirks TV and overturning a cease and desist order from the Austrian Wine Authority against Weingut Schmied.
WTR 1000, 2018
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 awarded “Data Protection Law – Law Firm of the Year – Austria” 2018
Finance Monthly Fintech Awards 2018
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 awarded „Winner in the category of – Internet & E-commerce – Law Firm of the Year – Austria” 2017
Lawyer Monthly Legal Awards 2017
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 a firm of IP/IT and TMT specialists based in Vienna. Recently, the firm has received attention for its involvement in patent disputes, revocation and infringement actions, particularly in the life sciences and IT sectors. Constantin Kletzer, Juliane Messner, Max Mosing, Alexander Schnider and Rainer Schultes have established themselves in the market as the “firm to watch in patent litigation”. One peer says: “At the moment, everything is pretty much the same except for them. They are a bunch of young people with a lot of talent and market experience.” The IP and IT boutique offers services including due diligences, licensing, strategy advice and legal representation. Over the past year, the firm has represented clients before the Austrian Patent Office in revocation actions, patent infringement litigation cross-border litigation as well as criminal patent actions. Practitioners at the firm are well-versed in matters related to pharmaceuticals, telecoms, life sciences, software and consumer goods.
Managing Intellectual Property IP Stars Handbook Patents 2017
Ing. Mag. Rainer Schultes
Rainer Schultes is an IP Star 2017: Industry specialities include: Biotechnology, medical device, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering. Legal specialities include: Opinion work, injunctions, SPC, unfair competition.
Managing Intellectual Property IP Stars Handbook Patents 2017
Ing. Mag. Rainer Schultes
Leading names in IP – patents and often also recommended for trademark law: Rainer Schultes
JUVE IP Ranking 2017
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
Since its buzz-generating foundation in 2014, GEISTWERT Kletzer Messner Mosing Schnider Schultes is now established at a high standard and plays in the same league as top practices, especially in trademark and unfair competition law. The specialist firm, which is often recommended for trademark- and unfair competition law and also recommended for patent law, is now very well established in the market since its start in 2014. This is demonstrated by further well-known Austrian and international businesses being added to their clientele, e.g. from the household and clothing sectors and also the film studio 20th Century Fox, which the attorneys represent in the prominent disputes concerning the “Duff Beer” trademark. Something similar applies to patent law: E.g., the firm accompanies AbbVie for the first time in a settlement concerning a patent revocation and assignment proceeding. For this, the unit increasingly earns respect, a competitor referring to them as “a competitor who is to be taken very seriously”. With 5 partners, the firm wittingly features one of the large teams at this hierarchy-level and takes a pass on middle-level lawyers. Strengths: consequent IP approach and broad partner-squad. Development Potentialities: The boutique continues to fully rely on its consulting services being personally rendered by the partners only. In the mid-term, training young lawyers would facilitate an expansion with own junior lawyers. The Firm’s Operation: Exclusively active in the field of IP, comprehensive consulting in trademark-, design- and unfair competition as well as patent law. Focus on the pharma and engineering sectors with regard to patent infringement proceedings. Also trademark portfolio management […].
JUVE IP Ranking 2017
Ing. Mag. Rainer Schultes
Rainer Schultes is one of the Best Lawyers® in Austria for Intellectual Property Law
Best Lawyers Ranking 2017 – Austria
Mag. Alexander Schnider, LL.M. (Sydney), Mag. Constantin Kletzer, MMag. Juliane Messner, Ing. Mag. Rainer Schultes, Dr. Max W. Mosing, LL.M. (IT-Law), LL.M.(Strathclyde)
GEISTWERT, which opened its doors in 2014, has swiftly cemented its status as one of Austria’s top boutiques. Clients value the direct partner connections on offer, while international law firms flock to the set for high-quality advice on multi-jurisdictional matters dispensed by its enterprising lawyers. […] The outfit has earned a stellar reputation for its transactional output.
iam – The World’s leading Patent Professionals 2017
Ing. Mag. Rainer Schultes
Rainer Schultes is “always in complete control, even when presented with tricky situations”.
iam – The World’s leading Patent Professionals 2017