Dr iur Ivo Rungg > Binder Grösswang > Vienna, Austria > Lawyer Profile

With a strong focus on TMT, Binder Grösswang frequently assists clients with the registration and enforcement of IP rights in Austria and abroad, trade mark licensing and transfers tied to M&A transactions, and copyright and trade mark infringement claims. Ivo Rungg heads the practice, advising clients on the defence of their trade marks globally, specialising in assisting clients in the advertising and e-commerce sectors, while also providing support with licensing and IT contracts. Michael Horak maintains a broad practice encompassing copyrights, design rights and unfair competition proceedings, while Hellmut Buchroithner is noted for his broad knowledge of IP licensing and enforcement.

A key pillar of Binder Grösswang‘s data protection practice lies in new technologies, where the firm advises on digitalisation processes and e-commerce matters. On both fronts the team has experience in acting for clients ranging from startups to multinationals on contentious proceedings before Austria’s data protection authority as well as advisory matters, including compliance with regulatory regimes. The team is led by Ivo Rungg, whose practice covers the digital sector, and Angelika Pallwein-Prettner, who advises employers on data protection and privacy compliance.

Binder Grösswang assists clients with a broad spread of TMT matters, with a focus on digitalisation and internet-based services in addition to new technologies, and a client base ranging from e-commerce and social media to the automotive and publishing sectors. The team is also well positioned to handle IT projects including app development and licensing matters. The practice is led by Ivo Rungg, who merges a strong IP practice with a deep understanding of new technologies, such as the burgeoning field of AI regulation.