The ‘attentive and experienced’ Constantin Kletzer and the ‘very analytical’ Alexander Schnider are ‘top unfair competition lawyers’ with a ‘deep understanding’ of the computer and video industries, while Rainer Schultes focuses on the pharmaceutical sector and handles patent work.
The ‘very professional, dedicated and flexible’ team at Geistwert ‘provides a pool of knowledge’ and is praised for its ‘personal approach’ as well as its ‘striking court performances’.
Working alongside Mosing on these deals was Julianne Messner, a perceptive transactions counsellor with a firm grounding in commercial law. “She thinks not only of what the law says but looks at every matter in a broader business perspective; she is willing to dig down into the commercial situation which surrounds a deal. Julianne has hybrid expertise and can advise on both the IP and corporate aspects of a transaction, when this would usually take two lawyers.”
IT and IP maven Max Mosing “is a brilliant legal mind who grasps issues promptly and comes up with creative legal and business solutions”. With Kletzer, he guides prosecution matters for Novomatic: Mosing has acted for the gaming giant in EUIPO oppositions and successfully defended it against a German ‘trademark troll’; he has also assisted it in sealing a number of licensing and co-existence agreements.
“First-class lawyer” Constantin Kletzer is in great demand among world-famous names. The skilled portfolio manager is also supremely experienced in opposition proceedings. “He provides practical, value-adding advice that can be implemented without further ado. Responsive and friendly, Constantin quickly comprehends technical matters, but also the client’s needs.”
Another key ally in contentious circumstances is time tested and “results-oriented” Rainer Schultes. Perhaps best known for his gilt-edged patent work, the perceptive strategist is also a dab hand in soft IP matters, especially in the pharmaceuticals sector. Recent highlights include acquiring and enforcing trademarks for BTV Bank against BTV-Bezirks TV and overturning a cease and desist order from the Austrian Wine Authority against Weingut Schmied.
Litigation whizz Alexander Schnider is “extremely efficient and pragmatic, one of the cleverest and most forward-thinking lawyers on the market”. Unfair competition and digital law are his strong suits, and he is praised for his granular understanding of the video games industry, among others.
„Rockstar boutique” GEISTWERT progresses into the gold tier this year following glowing feedback from clients and peers. With five top-notch IP-focused partners – each with their own niche specialisms – the firm has unrivalled firepower and the wherewithal to tackle the thorniest disputes. It also serves up sage strategic counsel across the trademark lifecycle. “GEISTWERT is like an IP think tank – among the very best in terms of legal know-how. It has a great team approach and if one partner is unavailable, another can step in to help.”
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