‘Andreas Seling: high level of expertise and an exemplary strategist. Axel Anderl: flexibility, professional expertise. Alexandra Ciarnau: high level of comprehension and thinks with the stakeholder in mind. Ida Woltran: very good expertise, fast.’

‘The team is impressive in both size and skill. For every aspect they have a specialist and work together smoothly. They have a very fresh attitude, working in the spirit of a start-up, which matches our philosophy.’

‘Everyone in the team has their niche. It does not matter whom you are interacting with, you always get the same incredible client care. Axel Anderl stands out as he created the team and leads it with passion. Andreas Seling, Ida Woltran and Alexandra Ciarnau also do a fantastic job.’

‘DORDA Rechtsanwälte is impressive in its collaboration with the diverse team that looked after our matters regarding applicable copyright law. Questions that arose during the process were answered spontaneously, which is essential for efficient and solution-oriented collaboration.’

‘Strong team of bright, responsive lawyers who communicate well.’

‘Axel Anderl is highly personable, approachable and capable. Andreas Seling similarly. Strong on soft IP, such as copyright and trade marks.’

‘I am a huge fan of Axel Anderl. He is a quick and strategic thinker. He manages the team well, making sure that he is there when needed. Ida Woltran is my discovery of the last year when I had more patent law issues. She is very calm, efficient and pragmatic. She also has good knowledge of international standards.’

‘Team leader Axel Anderl is THE IP-/IT-lawyer to go to in Austria, the clear number one. He is very smart, charming, has been specialising in this field for ages and has unbeaten client dedication.’

‘Very rigorous, with strong legal skills and deep knowledge of relevant case law. At the same time, pragmatic and business-oriented, with clear recommendations for complex situations.’

‘I warmly recommend Michael Woller and Alexander Pabst. Both have excellent listening skills, are very much involved and very agreeable to work with. Alexander provides added value by digging into details. Michael provides very clear recommendations.’

‘Schoenherr’s IP practice is unparalleled in its service. We, as clients, feel that we receive top professional service, and the team demonstrates excellent competence. We have numerous trademark applications all over the world, which are handled by Schoenherr.’

‘Dominik Hofmarcher and Michael Woller always act in a friendly and competent manner. They take time to deal with our concerns in a focused manner. We are shown all possible courses of action and are always given a recommendation for action, accelerating our decision-making process.’

‘Great team and very helpful.’

‘Global know-how in trade mark compliance.’

‘Dominik Hofmarcher has an outstanding know-how in trade mark consulting with a global perspective. He has particular experience in multinational production enterprises.’

‘Deep industry knowledge, allowing to provide specialised trademark services, strong international presence and client-centric approach.’

‘Georg Kresbach and Maren Jergolla-Wagner both strive to understand the client’s business goals and tailor trademark strategies to align with their objectives.’

‘The WT team has proven to be both capable and creative when it comes to finding solutions for problems at hand. In addition, they are always available, and always swiftly execute, which is highly appreciated.’

‘Maren Jergolla-Wagner is always available, has great oversight, and has been really patient finding solutions for IP-related problems we are facing. She is able to break down complex matters into understandable parameters on which I am able to base my decisions.’

‘The firm has one of the most professional and biggest IP teams in Austria. They can swiftly and efficiently handle any matter, including litigation, non-contentious advice, contracts, transactions and IP prosecution.’

‘Michael Horak has great experience and is always up-to-date with recent case law and developments. This deep knowledge of IP case law allows him to provide advice straight to the point. Definitely one of the top IP partners in Austria.’

‘Very consistent IP team with long-standing experience.’

‘Ivo Rungg is very responsive and nice to work with. Hellmut Buchroithner is a very experienced counsel in the IP team.’

‘All team members have extensive experience in all the IP fields where we require their assistance. All are committed, friendly and easy-going. A pleasure to work with them.’

‘Ivo Rungg wants what is best for our company and sees our company’s success as an extension of his own. Hellmut Buchroithner is reasonable and very practical through every issue. His solution-oriented attitude makes it easy to work with him and it is obvious that he always aims to provide the best services available to his clients.’

‘Exceptional experience with this firm! Their deep understanding of clients’ needs and empathetic approach set them apart. The team’s expertise, coupled with innovative technology, ensures efficient and precise services. Highly recommended!’

‘Working with the individuals at this firm has been truly exceptional. What makes them stand out is their unparalleled dedication to client satisfaction. Their personalized approach, combined with a deep understanding of the law, distinguishes them from competitors.’

‘The team has excellent industry sector knowledge and offered very to the point, practical and highly effective advice. They are quick and approachable and really like what they are doing. It is a perfect match, both for strategic advice and in court proceedings.‘

‘Egon Engin-Deniz stands out, being the most experienced lawyer. He is direct, bold and very effective. Handles complex cross border work. Jia Schulz-Cao works round the clock.’

‘The CMS team is extremely competent, its availability is excellent – they are always available for a brief telephone exchange – and promised timelines are always adhered to.’

‘Gabriela Staber not only answers various legal enquiries, but also draws up or reviews contracts and conducts proceedings. She does all this very professionally and reliably. Dr. Staber is a person with whom it is a pleasure to work.’

‘Hans Lederer is my rock in the storm concerning copyright. There is no question that surprises him and on which he does not provide a legal assessment in a comprehensible form within a short time. He also proactively keeps me up to date on issues that are relevant to my business.’

‘Hans Lederer is my preferred contact at this firm, outstanding IP law expert and very client-focused.’

‘I work mostly with Martin Reinisch, who is known for handling high profile cases. He is well connected and has longstanding experience and profound legal knowledge. Martin is also capable of offering practical and business oriented solutions.’

‘I have worked with Martin Reinisch for years and have got to know him as a hard-working, diligent and creative litigator.’

‘Martin Reinisch offers deep insights and manages cases with the client in mind.’

‘Based on my experience of working with Brauneis and, in particular, Martin Reinisch, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for attorneys with vast experience and knowledge, who take the time to properly get to know their clients and their needs/goals, to enable them to provide tailored, pragmatic advice as required.’

‘Martin is everything you could ever want in an attorney – sharp, knowledgeable, efficient and proactive. He is also extremely friendly and approachable – a delight to work with!’

‘I work a lot with Martin Reinisch. He is excellent. He is a very thorough lawyer, but at the same time very practical. If academic support in needed in a matter, he is able to find the right scholar/professor to assist us. ’

‘The individuals are responsive, business focused and solution oriented. Mr Martin Reinisch stands out giving highly accurate advice with the client’s business in focus. He is our man in Austria!’

‘Martin Reinisch and his team have very broad IP knowledge, advise us on all kinds of matters and sometimes even anticipate our needs before we are aware of them ourselves. They also take special care to always explain complex situations in a transparent and understandable way.’

‘The team is very well versed in the law and collaborative. The GRAF ISOLA team always takes a very thoughtful approach and works through difficult issues. Every attorney we have dealt with is of the highest quality.’

‘Very responsive and professional team. Nice to work with.’

‘Claudia Csáky provides well-informed advice to clients. Her ability to analyse complex legal issues and develop creative solutions is a valuable quality. She can explain complex legal concepts in a way that clients can easily understand. Dr. Csáky consistently meets deadlines.‘

‘Claudia Csáky is very reliable, quick and has outstanding expertise.’

‘The IP team is very competent and quick. They support us in all IP matters, especially trade mark filing/registration and trade mark disputes.’

‘Claudia Csáky has great knowledge and a lot of experience with IP matters.’

‘GRAF ISOLA is able to understand different markets and their IP needs and offers huge experience nationally and internationally. The collaboration is outstanding and is getting even better.’

‘Claudia Csáky and her team are beyond state of the art. She is curious to understand complex new territories and applies her knowledge and experience in the right way. She is always digging into the topic and asking the right questions.’

‘Barbara Kuchar is hands-on, giving insightful, clear and practical advice. It gives you confidence that you are getting the best advice for your clients.’

‘The personal interaction that the firm maintains with its clients and customers not only ensures that all important information is fully shared, but also that one is always kept up to date.’

‘Barbara Kuchar is extremely experienced, thoughtful, fast and very pleasant to work with. She always proceeds strategically and appropriately for the situation, with a very good sense of proportion.’

‘Barbara Kuchar provides very user-friendly advice that shows she truly understands the nuances of the law and is able to apply them practically to help solve our client’s business problems, rather than just regurgitate legal facts that do not help clients!’

‘Barbara Kuchar’s advice is always spot on and clear and concise, such that I don’t have to ask a lot of follow-up questions; she also provides creative solutions, thinking outside the box on complicated enforcement matters and helping to try to solve problems instead of create more!’

‘Barbara Kuchar and her team have been a reliable and highly qualified business partner for many years. Understanding the particularities of our industry is one of their big assets.’

‘Barbara and her team act quickly and accurately. They ask clear questions to dive deeper into topics when necessary. The collaboration is appreciative and the communication clear, especially if you are not familiar with the subject matter.’

‘Thomas Adocker has represented us for over 6 years in a patent litigation and has proved to be our best choice. He is professional, responsive, and efficient.’

‘Top level in terms of know-how and experience in the field of litigation.’

‘Thomas Adocker is one of the best patent lawyers in the country and a pleasure to work with.’

‘Truly international approach, while still having a very local flavour.’

‘Ability to listen, ability to understand the matter, even in very complex technical cases.’

‘A point of reference for competencies and quality.’

‘Beside excellent legal skills in the relevant field of IP law and a remarkable track record in respective disputes and litigations, ABP has in depth knowledge about our market, technology and our history.’

‘Hannes Burger has in depth legal and technical skills in technology that are relevant for our business, provides tailored legal and technical advice with the aim to generate value add for us as customer. Clemens Ofner also has in depth legal skills and practice in trade mark law.’

‘Burger & Partner offers a broad spectrum of services in the field of intellectual property protection. Everyone at this practice is very skilled in their fields and they all have a deep understanding of the technical field they are dealing with.’

‘Katarina Casals Ide is professional, competent, demonstrates client-oriented thinking when drafting contracts, very flexible in terms of time and meets agreed deadlines.’

‘Fast acting, whatever-it-takes attitude, deep knowledge in German unfair competition law, long-standing collaboration with deep knowledge of our markets and applications, very un-bureaucratic and easy to work with.’

‘Eike Schaper has deep knowledge of German unfair competition law in practice and based on many successful cases, as well as in German IP cases. He guides us through complex cases, always mentioning consequences and costs of scenarios and next steps.’

‘They are unique in the way they collaborate with their clients. They always try to find the best solution for us, but at the same time never forget to show all available options.’

‘The IP team at Cerha Hempel is very committed. Not only professionally, but also on a human level. There are few in this field who bring such a high level of expertise.’

‘Alina Alavi Kia is a lawyer one can only wish for. She has repeatedly impressed me with her expertise. She always has an open ear for her clients and tries to find the best possible way to solve the needs of her clients problems. She is a machine.’

‘The team has an excellent international network, which enables them to handle cross-border cases in the shortest time possible. Prompt responsiveness, good negotiators.’

‘Alina Alavi Kia is a pragmatic opponent who always stands up for her clients’ interests. Very solution-oriented and extremely empathic. Never negotiated with someone more efficient.‘

‘Alavi Kia is not only extremely smart, quick on her feet and tactical but also very humble and empathic. She understands the pain of legal issues and aims for the best possible solution for the client. She anticipates next steps and finds a solution.’

‘In the vast landscape of legal luminaries, the IP team of Cerha Hempel stands as a beacon of unparalleled excellence. Their mastery in intellectual property is nothing short of legendary. Not only do they deliver content that is both profound and impeccable, but they also craft business-oriented solutions that are nothing short of genius.’

‘Alina Alavi Kia is a paragon of legal excellence in the realm of intellectual property. With a hands-on approach, she navigates her clients with strategic precision and pragmatic insights. Alina distils complex legalities into clear, straightforward language.’

‘Mark Krenn masterfully directs the IP team, delivering unparalleled strategic advice that sets new industry standards. His profound expertise in IP, coupled with an astute grasp of the dynamic realm of AI, firmly establishes him as an authoritative voice in this specialised field.’

‘Strong teamwork skills and profound knowledge.’

‘I worked with Andreas Zellhofer on numerous projects and was astonished by his deep IP/IT and competition knowledge. Always friendly and fully committed to his work. ‘

‘For IP matters, Helmut Liebel is our number one contact, with exceptional knowledge and experience in the IT industry. Helmut brings a unique technical understanding and background to his legal work that is unmatched on the Austrian market. His attention to detail is invaluable.’

‘E+H’s IP practice group is highly diligent and effective. We really enjoy working with them.’

‘Despite his young age, Helmut Liebel is a very experienced IP lawyer, which the opposing side has learned again and again to their chagrin. We value his technical background knowledge and structured approach. In his field he is a star that is rising steadily, with no end in sight.’

‘Andreas Zellhofer and Helmut Liebl were extremely professional and well-organised, a pleasure to work with.’

‘Helmut Liebl is an excellent and ambitious young IP attorney whom we can recommend to anyone.’

‘Prompt, efficient and qualified turn-arounds of enquiries made, international orientation.’

‘Sonja Hebenstreit is my key contact, always able to compose a team suitable for the task at hand.’

‘We enjoy working with Herbst Kinsky a lot – they combine in-depth know how with broad experience, and their advice is straight to the point and pragmatic. Very experienced people with a lot of know-how.’

‘Outstanding team head Sonja Hebenstreit and her excellent team always provide great advice in intellectual property matters. They understand the needs of the client and support us in a very precise but pragmatic way.’

‘The Herbst Kinsky team combines outstanding expertise with a pragmatic approach and quick turnaround times. Sonja Hebenstreit is extremely experienced and easy to work with. The collaboration with her and her team is always a pleasure.’

‘Sonja Hebenstreit is a very experienced IP lawyer with amazing expertise and at the same time easy to work with. She concentrates on the right issues and is very effective. A particular stand-out is her expertise in patent and know-how licensing matters.’

‘We love to work with Herbst Kinsky because they provide advice straight to the point. They have a lot of experience and expertise in basically all IP matters.’

‘Sonja Hebenstreit provides great expertise and experience in IP matters, especially in a life sciences context. She is also an extremely reliable person and very pleasant to work with.’

‘SCWP Schindhelm’s diversity of expertise enables it to bring fresh perspectives and creative, interdisciplinary solutions to client projects. Their collaborative mindset fosters open communication and ensures that the experts fully understand the client’s goals, resulting in tailored and effective legal solutions.’

‘Michael Pachinger truly stands out due to his exceptional skills, expertise and dedication. What sets him apart from competitors is not only his deep legal knowledge, but also his commitment to delivering outstanding results for his clients.’

‘This law practice uniquely blends deep legal expertise with advanced knowledge in AI, cryptocurrency and data management. Their tech-savvy lawyers, combined with a collaborative approach, set them apart, offering clients innovative solutions in today’s digital age.‘

‘Martin Hanzl stands out as a beacon of excellence. Martin’s recognition in the legal community is well-deserved, and his contributions to both the firm and the broader legal world are invaluable.’

‘We love working with EY Law. Their unmatched expertise and deep knowledge in IP related to new tech set them apart. The team’s multidisciplinary approach ensures comprehensive solutions for clients. Their holistic and forward-thinking approach is unparalleled.’

‘Martin Hanzl is a one of a kind lawyer. He really understands clients’ needs not only from a legal POV, but also from an economic perspective. Having Martin as lawyer, really helps to grow your business.’

‘The team is best known for its vast knowledge in IP around new technologies, especially AI, Blockchain, NFTs and Data Act-related questions. We love that the team is super focused, business-oriented and knows how to negotiate IP terms without putting a deal in jeopardy.’

‘Strong team, especially in the context of transactional advice, and at the interface with startup advisory. Have built up the practice significantly lately.’

‘Very practice-oriented and hands on. Great availability and excellent legal practice.’

‘Martin Hanzl is the best lawyer I have ever worked with. Available around the clock, understands every case instantly, does great research, excellent lawyer.’

‘Sascha Jung is definitely one of the leading attorneys in the Austrian film and media sector. Highly professional, superb international IP knowledge and vast practical experience. Christian Kern is a highly intelligent and top class IP lawyer. ’

‘Sascha and his team assist us in all national and international film productions, as well as in all local and supranational media content work. We engage Sascha and his team due to their high quality work with every IP/TMT matter arising in our business.’