I like working with Geistwert, in particular with Juliane Messner with regard to IP transactions,” says a client of the firm. “Messner is very valuable because she does not only see the pure corporate share or asset-deal side of things, but also the peculiarities of IP rights …“
The team at Geistwert is recognised in the Austrian market for strengths in patent contentious work, with an emphasis on transactions and litigation. “Geistwert’s exceptional responsiveness is much appreciated. They provide great value for money. I like working with Geistwert, […]” says a client of the firm. […] Their advice is not off the shelf, but custom-tailored and efficient.” Geistwert is seen as a “good IP firm” which offers “hands-on” IP advice, one client says. “They are swift and always able to assist.” After five partners from leading Austrian firms joined forces to form Geistwert in 2014, they have made a significant impression on the Austrian IP scene. A client says of the IP boutique: “The firm offers excellent and prompt services. Their responses are thorough and always to the point. They show a high degree of competence, professionalism and an excellent understanding of the market.” Legal expertise at the firm extends across IT, trade mark and copyright disputes, trade mark prosecution and unfair competition litigation.
Rainer Schultes recognised in Who’s Who Legal: Patents 2016 as one of the lawyers „who can truly be considered leaders in the field“ of patents
Alexander Schnider is one of the Best Lawyers® in Austria for Intellectual Property, Information Technology and Technology Law
Max Mosing is one of the Best Lawyers® in Austria for Intellectual Property and Information Technology Law
Rainer Schultes is one of the Best Lawyers® in Austria for Intellectual Property Law
Constantin Kletzer is one of the Best Lawyers® in Austria for Intellectual Property Law and Litigation
Rounding out the contingent, Austrian-Italian partner Juliane Messner routinely shepherds start-ups to commercial success.
Software ace Alexander Schnider specialises in finding long-term solutions for a diverse roster of leading names.
Constantin Kletzer is a „licensing and contentious doyen“.