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)
Mag. Alexander Schnider, LL.M. (Sydney)
Kicking off the five-strong line up is Alexander Schnider, “an absolute expert in IP matters. He is one of the most tech-savvy attorneys around, who provides crystal-clear and to-the-point advice on what to do, why to do it and how to do it to get the best results. A tough negotiator, tech enthusiast and business-minded attorney, Schnider is ahead of the game, and certainly ahead of his competitors”.
WTR 1000 (2020)
Dr. Max W. Mosing, LL.M.(IT-Law), LL.M.(Strathclyde), Mag. Constantin Kletzer
Max Mosing and Constantin Kletzer often work together for trademark and domain name disputes and are go-to counsel for gambling giant Novomatic. “Mosing has a profound knowledge of trademark law and is fast, pragmatic and solution-driven,” while “Kletzer is modern, down-to earth, practical and knows what clients need before they even have to ask”.
WTR 1000 (2020)
MMag. Juliane Messner
Juliane Messner steps into the ring when it comes to IP transactions. “Juliane has a brilliant mind and is always incredibly focused on clients’ needs. Her advice is always clear and concise, and she is the perfect team player – which is of utmost importance in large international transactions.”
WTR 1000 (2020)
Ing. Mag. Rainer Schultes
Rounding up this all-star troupe is Rainer Schultes, “an extremely knowledgeable, results-focused practitioner who is quick and easy to work with”.
WTR 1000 (2020)
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 Law Firm of the Year in Austria 2020
2020 Global Law Experts Annual Awards
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 awarded „IT Law – Law Firm of the Year in Austria – 2020“
Editor’s Choice winner of the 2020 Corporate Intl Magazine Global Award
Mag. Alexander Schnider, LL.M. (Sydney)
Alexander Schnider awarded „Intellectual Property Lawyer of the Year Austria“
Lawyer Monthly – Legal Awards 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: Die Boutique entwickelt sich immer mehr zu einer der ersten Adressen im Wiener IP-Markt. Dazu trägt nicht nur ihr konsequenter partnerbasierter Ansatz bei, sondern auch die intensive Beratung an der Schnittstelle von IP- und IT-Recht. Die Partner zeigen sich dabei sehr IT-affin, etwa bei der Entwicklung von IT-gestützten Recherchelösungen für Mandanten, die sich zum Teil aber noch im Markt durchsetzen müssen. Eine inzwischen beachtliche Präsenz im Markt haben Constantin Kletzer und Rainer Schultes für ihre Prozessvertretung bei Patenten. Letzterer vertritt häufig Pharmaunternehmen in Aktiv- wie Passivklagen. Ersterer hat zuletzt mit der Vertretung von Tele Tan gegen österreichische Banken aufhorchen lassen. Alle Partner beraten zudem im Marken- und Wettbewerbsrecht. Dr. Max Mosing hat sich einen Namen im Urheberrecht gemacht. Dass sich die Kanzlei im fünften Jahr ihres Bestehens auch zu einer Beraterin namhafter Markeninhaber aus der Industrie entwickelt hat, zeigt die Vertretung eines Softgetränke- bzw. eines deutschen Autoherstellers. Noch ist der Ansatz der eigenhändigen Beratung durch die Partner ein Markenzeichen der Boutique, das nur wenige Wettbewerber so anbieten. Aber mittelfristig wird GEISTWERT über die Ausbildung jüngerer Anwälte nachdenken müssen, um den Ansprüchen internationaler Klienten vor allem in Patentstreiten genügen zu können. Stärken: Konsequente Ausrichtung auf IP-Themen mit partnerzentriertem Ansatz; Verletzungsprozesse um Pharmapatente. Oft empfohlen: Dr. Max Mosing, Alexander Schnider („fachlich einer der Besten, sehr kreative Schriftsätze“, Wettbewerber), Constantin Kletzer, Rainer Schultes, Juliane Messner. Schwerpunkte: Umfangreiche Beratung im Marken-, Muster- und Wettbewerbsrecht. Schwerpunkte bei Patentverletzungsprozessen in der Pharma- und Maschinenbaubranche. Daneben Beratung der Branchen Tourismus und Automotive. Auch Markenverwaltung (knapp 900 Marken).
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)