The Legal 500 EMEA 2019 – IP
„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
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 – TMT
Alexander Schnider focuses on software development agreements; Rainer Schultes and Constantin Kletzer are also recommended.
The Legal 500 EMEA 2019 – TMT
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.
Chambers Europe 2019 – Intellectual Property
Rainer Schultes assists clients from a range of sectors, including the beverage and pharmaceutical fields, with design protections and trade mark prosecution. He has further experience in contentious IP matters, such as patent infringement and nullity proceedings.
Chambers Europe 2019 – Intellectual Property
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 – TMT: Information Technology
What the team is known for: TMT boutique offering 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. Represents state-owned and private companies on both domestic and multi-jurisdictional matters. Strengths: One client values the team’s „very business-oriented“ approach, underlining the „quick responses and out-of-the-box advice.“ Another client highlights the team’s „excellent“ lawyers. Work highlights: Assisted the Austrian National Library with GDPR implementation.
WTR 1000, 2019
Another contentious hot-shot, “Rainer is a fierce opponent. However, he is always open to serious and reasonable negotiations.”
WTR 1000, 2019
Compact yet first-class boutique GEISTWERT “stands out from the Austrian legal crowd”. It acts as a think tank, sharing infinite knowledge “to deftly guide clients through choppy legal waters”. Alexander Schnider, Max Mosing, Constantin Kletzer, Rainer Schultes and Juliane Messner form a constellation of stars.
Editor’s Choice winner of the 2019 Corporate Intl Magazine Global Award
GEISTWERT awarded „IT Law – Law Firm of the Year in Austria“
Finance Monthly Global Awards 2018
GEISTWERT awarded „Information Technology Law Firm of the Year Austria 2018“
Best Lawyers Ranking 2018 – Austria
Rainer Schultes is one of the Best Lawyers® in Austria for Intellectual Property Law
Managing Intellectual Property – Trade Mark & Copyright Editorial 2018
GEISTWERT is a boutique firm known for its hands-on approach to client matters. It is highly recommended for IP disputes. In its team are some of the most highly regarded copyright and trade mark lawyers in Austria. The notable IP practitioners are Rainer Schultes, Constantin Kletzer and Max Mosing.
iam Patent 1000 (2018)
The opposite of a factory, GEISTWERT is the bespoke tailor among IP firms in Austria; it responds to your needs, delivering quality with distinction and efficiency. It is an outstanding boutique with a deeply personal approach.” The highly specialised GEISTWERT partners bring vast expertise to the fore, offer a hands-on approach and take immense pleasure from their work – all of which serves as a powerful magnet for clients.
iam Patent 1000 (2018)
Rainer Schultes’s joint technical and legal background is rare for an attorney at law, accounting for his praiseworthy performances in pharmaceutical litigation.