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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.

Managing Intellectual Property – Firm of the Year 2019 – Austria Contentious

“Juliane is all about solutions; while others are talking problems, she has already resolved the issue. She understands the importance of constructing commercially savvy strategies, thus her advice is given with consideration for economic and business factors. When it comes to transactions Juliane is quick to analyse and determine the core IP aspects and she is efficient in settling matters. Juliane is a formidable and intuitive team-player who knows when to jump in or stand down.”

Another contentious hot-shot, “Rainer is a fierce opponent. However, he is always open to serious and reasonable negotiations.”

“Constantin is a familiar face in the courtroom. He is exceptionally bright, but ultimately practical. Unlike a lot of Austrian lawyers, he is less formal and easy to approach.” Kletzer recently conducted a major seizure on behalf of Christian Louboutin, eliminating 2,000 copycat goods from the market. Mosing and Kletzer represent one of the largest global gambling companies, Novomatic, in a majority of its international trademark cases along with developing the brand’s strategy.

Colleague Mosing is applauded by patrons for his “quick and flexible responses, his clued-in counsel is clear and crisp”. Mosing and Kletzer represent one of the largest global gambling companies, Novomatic, in a majority of its international trademark cases along with developing the brand’s strategy.

“An IP all-rounder, Alexander is clever and gives fruitful advice that shows companies how to use their brands to achieve business goals. He is a trademark wizard with some of the best legal knowledge in Austria. When presented with a complex case he drills down on critical issues with ease.”

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.

GEISTWERT awarded „IT Law – Law Firm of the Year in Austria“

GEISTWERT awarded „Information Technology Law Firm of the Year Austria 2018“

Constantin Kletzer is one of the Best Lawyers® in Austria for Intellectual Property Law and Litigation

Max Mosing is one of the Best Lawyers® in Austria for Information Technology Law and Intellectual Property Law

Rainer Schultes is one of the Best Lawyers® in Austria for Intellectual Property Law

Alexander Schnider is one of the Best Lawyers® in Austria for Information Technology Law, Intellectual Property Law and Technology Law

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.