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The TMT team at GEISTWERT is very well known on the Austrian IT and IP legal market‘. The team has a strong focus on IP, IT and data protection. Juliane Messner and Max Mosing ‚have a clear understanding of the interfaces between law, business, especially project work, and technology‘. The ‚very hands-on and practical‘ Constantin Kletzer and the ‚go-to‘ Alexander Schnider are also noted alongside the experienced Rainer Schultes. Testimonials on the firm: “Geistwert has an outstanding reputation within my environment, namely the Austrian tech start-up scene. Geistwert is here often named as the firm to go to.” “The team’s unique strengths and key capabilities are: very efficient, very pragmatic, very solution-driven and they love technology which is key to understanding our business.” “Geistwert is a great firm – it is a very down to earth and very un-Austrian a legal market that can be very conservative. In that sense Geistwert is the exception as it has a super international outlook.” “Fast, hands-on advice in complex situations.”

“Alexander Schnider is an expert in the legal area of digital games.”

“Rainer Schultes brings a technical background to the table and is a great listener and delivers the product you ask for.”

“Juliane Messner is our first choice for copyrights. She is truly amazing.” “Juliane and Max are not only legal rockstars in their core field of IT and IP, but they have a clear understanding of the connections between law, business, especially project work, and technology.”

“Constantin Kletzer is an outstanding lawyer with amazing experience in soft IP.” “Constantin Kletzer is the best patent litigator I know in Austria. He gets to the heart of things quickly and knows how to steer the court into the right direction.” “We love Constantin Kletzer – he really is very hands-on and practical, bringing the solutions we need.”

GEISTWERT is unique for being the only Austrian IP boutique with a dedicated Italian desk. The firm covers the full range of IP matters and has developed its own applications to offer added value, including a plugin for MS word to detect and link to relevant trade mark registries and a web-based data protection, research and management tool. The team is co-led by the firm’s five partners, each offering specialisation in different areas of IP law: the „hands-on“ Constantin Kletzer; „legal rockstars“ Max Mosing and Juliane Messner; „expert in the legal area of digital games“ Alexander Schnider; and Rainer Schultes, who „brings a technical background to the table and is a great listener“. – Testimonials on the firm: „Geistwert is likely the hottest IP Firm in Austria. The team covers all fields of Intellectual Property Law. They work hands on, they are quick and are all super nice.“ „One of the most impressive feats that still surprises us every time is Geistwert’s immediate availability: I do not recall a single time when it took them longer than one or two hours to reply to a spontaneous enquiry via email.“ „Geistwert is a great firm. It is very down to earth in a legal market that can be very conservative.“ „The law firm Geistwert is an IP and IT-niche boutique, which is highly dedicated to IP and IT law. A far as I can assess they have been shaking up the Austrian market in that area since their formation only some years ago.“

Max Mosing frequently assists clients with data protection, e-commerce and large IT projects. One satisfied client says: „He knows the market and our needs very well, and is always punctual and reliable. All our problems are solved in such a way that the reasoning is comprehensible for our employees.“

Alexander Schnider is best known for acting on complex gaming, betting and gambling mandates as well as consumer protection matters. One client enthuses: „His working style is fast, accurate, solution-oriented and efficient.“

What the team is known for TMT boutique offering dependable expertise in IT and related IP matters. Noted for high-quality work in software contracts and game development. Additionally handles related IP aspects, especially copyright and trade mark matters. 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: The firm receives praise by a client who enthuses: „Cross-border work is handled brilliantly by GEISTWERT, not least because of the very strong international network of the law firm.“ Another satisfied client further appreciates the team’s ability to „explain complicated facts in a simple and practical way.“ Work highlights: Advised Mi’pu’mi Games on the negotiations regarding the contracts for the development of a new game franchise.

Rounding up this all-star troupe is Rainer Schultes, “an extremely knowledgeable, results-focused practitioner who is quick and easy to work with”.

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.”

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”.

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”.

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.”

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.“