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
Mag. Alexander Schnider, LL.M. (Sydney)
Alexander Schnider is best known for acting on complex gaming, betting and gambling mandates as well as consumer protection matters. One client enthuses: „His working style is fast, accurate, solution-oriented and efficient.“
Chambers Europe – TMT: Information Technology
Dr. Max W. Mosing, LL.M.(IT-Law), LL.M.(Strathclyde)
Max Mosing frequently assists clients with data protection, e-commerce and large IT projects. One satisfied client says: „He knows the market and our needs very well, and is always punctual and reliable. All our problems are solved in such a way that the reasoning is comprehensible for our employees.“
Chambers Europe – TMT: Information Technology
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 well-regarded comprehensive IP service with a particular focus on patent and trade mark-related advice, including portfolio management and infringement litigation. Additional experience in domain name and co-existence matters as well as licence agreements and copyright disputes. Also assists with counterfeiting and customs measures. Attracts clients of various industries, including fintech, food and drink, life sciences and construction. Strengths: The team is praised for its exemplary client service, as one interviewee points out: „The lawyers are punctual and plain-talking, they are always available and also very transparent in terms of costs.“ Another client highlights the firm’s structure, saying: „We appreciate that we are always cared for by partners.“ Work highlights: Represented SIG Sauer in a patent dispute against Glock before the patent office and in court proceedings.
Chambers Global & Europe 2020 – Intellectual Property
Mag. Alexander Schnider, LL.M. (Sydney)
Alexander Schnider is well known for his expertise in matters concerning trade marks, unfair competition and software development. In addition to trade mark clearance and other non-contentious issues, he represents clients in court proceedings and settlement negotiations. Schnider’s clients hail from a variety of sectors, including pharmaceuticals, food and drink, as well as IT and gaming. A client proclaims that „his qualities are definitely his analytical skills, his technical background, his enthusiasm for new technologies and his ability to put himself quickly in the position of a negotiating partner.“
Chambers Global 2020 – Intellectual Property
Mag. Constantin Kletzer
Constantin Kletzer is a well-respected and experienced specialist for patent disputes. He assists international clients from various sectors with enforcement proceedings, often representing global life sciences corporations before Austrian courts as part of multi-jurisdictional litigation. Kletzer is also active on trade mark matters, including filing and clearing up non-used trade marks. Interviewees applaud his litigation skills, with one person asserting that he is „very thoughtful, strategically thinking and very goal-oriented in his advice on proceedings.“
Chambers Global 2020 – Intellectual Property
Dr. Max W. Mosing, LL.M.(IT-Law), LL.M.(Strathclyde)
Max Mosing is an active adviser with particular strength in trade mark and copyright matters. He regularly represents clients in domestic and international disputes, including before the Austrian Supreme Court. Clients are fond of his experienced and practical working style, stating that „Max Mosing knows the market and our needs very well and he is always punctual and reliable. All our problems are solved in such a way that the reasoning is comprehensible to our employees.“
Chambers Global 2020 – Intellectual Property
Ing. Mag. Rainer Schultes
Rainer Schultes improves his ranking thanks to strong market feedback and a high level of activity in leading high-profile IP proceedings. He advises both claimants and defendants before domestic and EU courts, with regard to patent and trade mark as well as trade secret and unfair competition disputes. Clients especially appreciate that „he has a technical background, which is exactly what we need. He always seems to be personally concerned with winning a case and approaches the matters with a lot of dedication.“
Chambers Global 2020 – 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
Since its opening in 2014, IP, IT and technology specialists at GEISTWERT Rechtsanwälte have gone from strength to strength. The hands-on nature of its partners gives the firm a cutting edge and clients benefit from its direct approach, short lines of communication and strong expertise. “Rockstars of the IP scene, this outfit comprises the next generation of lawyers who are young, dynamic and focused and have rightfully reached their place at the very top of Austria’s IP and IT lawyers.”
WTR 1000 (2020)