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Binder Grösswang

Binder Grösswang

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Austria

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Intellectual property

Binder Grösswang is highly regarded for its soft IP focus, delivering strategic advice across trade mark, design and unfair competition law, alongside its expertise in TMT and digitalisation. Trade mark protection and enforcement forms the core of the practice's offering, handling complex matters for major digital players and global brands, alongside a large administration practice. The team has a track record of securing landmark legal decisions in the areas of trade secret misappropriation and copyright law. The team is led by Ivo Rungg, an expert in IP strategy and complex enforcement litigation in the digital sector. Supporting him is Michael Horak, who advises clients on trade mark strategy, portfolio management, and cross-border enforcement, and Hellmut Buchroithner, who specialises in licensing, IP transactions, and digital technologies.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'They always have an answer for every legal problem. They always offer you a variety of legal options to solve your problems, but in every case they recommend the best option.'
  • ‘Michael Horak has a very precise way of working, and he does it very quickly. He is always covering every potential legal risk, which is impressive and gives you a comfortable feeling as a client.’
  • ‘The team’s work reaches the highest professional standards. They are very responsive, provide useful advice and really help our business in making the best decisions. They always develop innovative solutions to handle matters efficiently, e.g., trademark and domain watch services with a very handy solution that allows us to identify relevant conflicts and take appropriate measures quickly without investing our own time.’
  • ‘I have been working with Michael Horak for some 15 years. He is always directly available and handles my requests in the shortest possible time. His advice is to the point and he really understands our business needs.’

Key clients

  • NFL Properties Europe GmbH
  • Harley-Davidson Europe Ltd
  • Embracer Group AB
  • Amazon Studios
  • Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
  • ByteDance Technology Ltd.
  • Renault Österreich GmbH
  • CERTAINITY Holding GmbH
  • Tiroler Glashütte GmbH
  • MHCS
  • Securitas Sicherheitsdienstleistungen GmbH
  • Nativex GmbH

Work highlights

Supported Embracer Group AB on opposition proceedings against the EU trade mark “Nordic Gamer.”
Advised Harley Davidson Europe in connection with anti-counterfeit measures concerning the Bike Week 2024.
Advised Amazon Studios on a local title clearance search for an intended film title concerning a marketing maven who attempts to recruit a famous NBA rookie to sign with a fledgling shoe company.
Practice head

Ivo Rungg

Other key lawyers

Michael Horak; Hellmut Buchroithner