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
Managing Intellectual Property – Firm of the Year 2019 – Austria Contentious
Managing Intellectual Property
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
A pragmatic, forward-thinking, commercial, innovative and solutions-focused firm, GEISTWERT boasts one of the most robust IP and technology practices in Austria. Whatever the nature of their patent problems, clients get the support they need thanks to the expertise of each of GEISTWERT’s five talented partners and the collaborative approach with which they run the practice.
iam Patent 1000 (2019)
Mag. Alexander Schnider, LL.M. (Sydney), Mag. Constantin Kletzer, Ing. Mag. Rainer Schultes
Focusing on litigation and transactions, Rainer Schultes, Constantin Kletzer and Alexander Schnider are dynamic operators who get straight down to business. “Efficient, fast and unafraid to try new things,” Schultes and Kletzer manoeuvre deftly in must-win pharmaceutical disputes and – with Schultes moving up this year – both secure IAM Patent 1000 gold tier honours for 2019. Schnider is at his best in the software domain and negotiates software development agreements with poise.
iam Patent 1000 (2019)
MMag. Juliane Messner, Dr. Max W. Mosing, LL.M. (IT-Law), LL.M.(Strathclyde)
Specialising in patent transactions, Juliane Messner and Max Mosing know how to get signatures on the dotted line of a lucrative deal. A fluent Italian speaker admitted to the bar in Italy as well as in Austria, Messner oversees the firm’s Italian desk. “Juliane thoroughly explores the backgrounds and business intentions of the parties to a transaction and tailors sensible structures for each deal.” Brokering international agreements is what Mosing does best.
iam Patent 1000 (2019)
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 was mentioned amongst the most remarkable law firm startups within the past 5 years in the Austrian “trend” Ranking 2019. Furthermore, the following GEISTWERT partners were individually ranked: Max Mosing for Media Law, Rainer Schultes for Unfair Competition Law and Constantin Kletzer for Trademark-, Copyright- and Patent-Law.
trend Lawyer’s Ranking 2019
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’s ‘partner-only approach’ is valued by clients and considered a key strength and unique selling point, leading to the ‘utmost efficiency and communication transparency’.
The Legal 500 EMEA 2019 – IP
Mag. Alexander Schnider, LL.M. (Sydney)
Praised for ‘his availability’, ‘his business and industry insights and his communication skills’, Alexander Schnider ‘lives and breathes software development, also in the form of complex computer and video games’.
The Legal 500 EMEA 2019 – IP
Mag. Constantin Kletzer, Ing. Mag. Rainer Schultes
“Extremely experienced patent litigator’ Constantin Kletzer provides ‘effective and to-the-point’ advice, in particular in pharmaceutical patent cases, as does Rainer Schultes, who also advises on design matters in the automotive sector, trade marks and unfair competition.” Rainer Schultes was also named a “Next Generation Lawyer” in IP.
The Legal 500 EMEA 2019 – IP
MMag. Juliane Messner
Regarded as ‘a brilliant lawyer’, Juliane Messner has ‘exceptional experience in IP-driven transactions and licensing’, and is appreciated by clients for her understanding of the ‘value of IP rights – be it trade marks, licence contracts, patents or others’, not just from the ‘legal side, but also on the business side’.
The Legal 500 EMEA 2019 – IP
Dr. Max W. Mosing, LL.M. (IT-Law), LL.M.(Strathclyde)
“Max Mosing specialises in trade mark matters with a focus on EU trade marks, among other areas.” Max Mosing was also named a “Leading Individual” in IP.
The Legal 500 EMEA 2019 – IP
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
IP and IT boutique GEISTWERT has data protection and IT work at its core and is adept at handling contentious and transactional matters. The team has been particularly active recently in advising clients, including Iqvia, the Austrian National Library (Österreichische Nationalbank) and Parfümerie Douglas, on the implementation of GDPR.
The Legal 500 EMEA 2019 – TMT
MMag. Juliane Messner, Dr. Max W. Mosing, LL.M. (IT-Law), LL.M.(Strathclyde)
Max Mosing and the ‘brilliant’ Juliane Messner, who has ‘very strong problem-solving skills’, also assisted Asfinag with data protection matters pertaining to its toll system.
The Legal 500 EMEA 2019 – TMT
Mag. Alexander Schnider, LL.M. (Sydney), Mag. Constantin Kletzer, Ing. Mag. Rainer Schultes
Alexander Schnider focuses on software development agreements; Rainer Schultes and Constantin Kletzer are also recommended.
The Legal 500 EMEA 2019 – 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: Offers a comprehensive IP service with a particular focus on patent and trade mark-related advice, including portfolio management and infringement matters. Additional experience in domain name and co-existence matters. Also assists with counterfeiting and customs measures. Attracts clients from the pharmaceutical, media and fashion industries. Strengths: Interviewees commend the “dynamic, forward-thinking lawyers” in the team, appreciating their ability “to give their advice in a way that is easily understandable” to clients. Commentators underline that “the responsiveness is incredible” and that they “feel very well looked after” by the team. Work highlights: Represented the holder of a patent for authentication processes in online banking in an infringement claim against a bank.
Chambers Europe 2019 – Intellectual Property
Mag. Alexander Schnider, LL.M. (Sydney)
Alexander Schnider boast particular strength in design and colour mark infringements and also assists with anti-counterfeiting matters and copyright clearances. One interviewee states: “When I have complicated questions, I go to him.” He acted for a media group on its trade mark portfolio management and also advises clients from the TMT and beverage sectors.
Chambers Europe 2019 – Intellectual Property