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
GEISTWERT: The boutique more and more evolves into one of the first addresses in the Vienna IP-market. This is not only supported by their partner-based approach, but also by their intensive counselling at the interface of IP- and IT-law. The partners thereby demonstrate their IT-savviness, e.g. when developing IT-supported research-tools for clients, which, however, partially have yet to prevail on the market. In the meantime, Constantin Kletzer and Rainer Schultes have gained a remarkable presence in the market for their representations in patent litigation matters. The latter often represents pharmaceutical companies in active and passive litigation. The former has recently gained attention for representing Tele Tan against Austrian banks. All partners furthermore advise in trademark- and unfair competition law matters. Dr. Max Mosing made a name for himself in copyright law. Moreover, the firm’s representation of a soft drink manufacturer and a German car producer has shown that the firm, in its fifth year of operation, has evolved into an advisor of reputable trademark owners from the industry. The firm’s approach of advising their clients by their own partners’ hands still is the boutique’s signature feature. In the midterm, however, GEISTWERT will have to think about cultivating younger lawyers for satisfying international clients’ needs, particularly in patent litigation. Strengths: Consistent focus on IP-topics with partner-centred approach; infringement proceedings regarding pharma patents. Often recommended: Dr. Max Mosing, Alexander Schnider (“technically one of the best, very creative writs”, competitor), Constantin Kletzer, Rainer Schultes, Juliane Messner. Focusses: Extensive consultation in trademark-, design- and unfair competition law. Focus on patent infringement litigation in the pharma- and automotive-industry. Additionally, consultation of the tourism- and automotive-industry. Also trademark portfolio management (approx.. 900 trademarks).
JUVE IP Austria 2019
Mag. Constantin Kletzer, Dr. Max W. Mosing, LL.M. (IT-Law), LL.M.(Strathclyde), Ing. Mag. Rainer Schultes
IP boutique Geistwert is highly recommended for IP disputes. The firm often acts for clients in the pharmaceutical industry. The notable lawyers focusing on patents are Constantin Kletzer and Rainer Schultes. Schultes recently assisted a household goods client with a patent revocation action. Geistwert is […] also highly recommended for IP disputes. The team has experienced IP lawyers for copyright and trade mark advice. Notable IP practitioners include Rainer Schultes, Constantin Kletzer and Max Mosing. The firm won Managing IP’s Firm of the Year (2019) award for IP disputes.
IP Stars 2019
Mag. Alexander Schnider, LL.M. (Sydney), Mag. Constantin Kletzer, Dr. Max W. Mosing, LL.M. (IT-Law), LL.M.(Strathclyde), Ing. Mag. Rainer Schultes, MMag. Juliane Messner
Best Lawyers® ranked all GEISTWERT-partners amongst the best Austrian lawyers as follows: Alexander Schnider for IP, IT and Technology; Juliane Messner for IP & Technology; Max Mosing for IP⁢ Constantin Kletzer and Rainer Schultes for IP.
Best Lawyers® Ranking Austria (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
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