Intellectual property

DORDA Rechtsanwälte GmbH

DORDA Rechtsanwälte GmbH‘s ’remarkable’ team tackles the gamut of IP matters, overseeing complex copyright and trade mark disputes, including claims brought by collecting societies, and is also sought out for its skill in negotiation IP licensing agreements and managing IP portfolios. Practice head Axel Anderl ‘ensures everything works smoothly’ for clients, handling copyright disputes before the ECJ and assisting clients in opposition proceedings across multiple jurisdictions. Andreas Seling, who made partner in February 2024, is a trade marks and unfair competition specialist, while Ida Woltran focuses on copyright levies and matters tied to software copyright protections. Alexandra Ciarnau bridges the gap between IP and digitalisation challenges.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

‘The team is remarkable. What stands out is its breadth, particularly the number of qualified attorneys handling IP cases, as well as the level of specialisation.’
‘Axel Anderl heads the team and ensures everything works smoothly. Andreas Seling is a trademark mastermind - extremely recommendable. Alexandra Ciarnau and Ida Woltra are more junior then Axel and Andreas, but bring great energy and decisiveness to the table.’
‘Axel Anderl - competent, flexible and quick in responding to our wishes and inquiries; a connoisseur of the art and museum sector.’
‘Andreas Seling is a top notch pro in his field, he and his team give us the feeling of safety in the field of IP we need. Axel Anderl shows with each of his moves that he is always striving to become better and to lead his whole team into even more professionalism and expertise.’
‘Axel Anderl and his team (Alexandra Ciarnau, Andreas Seling und Ida Woltran) are best in class and it is a pleasure to work with them professionally and personally. They are very responsive, business-minded, solution-driven and reliable. The team has outstanding expertise in copyright matters, including the application of private copying levies on reproduction devices, storage media and services.’
‘DORDA stands out for its cross-disciplinary approach. The team brings together professionals with extensive local and international experience, making them especially adept at navigating complex, cross-border cases. Their multi-lingual abilities and strong global network enable them to handle international matters with ease. We value DORDA’s practical, high-quality advice, delivered with a sharp business focus.’
‘Andreas Seling excels at helping clients navigate complex regulations and finding efficient, compliant solutions that work for their specific business needs. What sets him apart is his attention to detail and his skill in breaking down complicated issues into straightforward, actionable guidance.’
‘Broad team covering all aspects of IP I needed (from patents and unfair competition to design and trade marks). I like their business minded approach and the quick resolve times. no matter what they stick to agreed or existing deadlines. the communication is always very professional with a personal, nice touch. They never let me down, we succeeded in all my cases.’

Key clients

Strato AG
Canal +
Bitpanda
REWE Group
AirBnB
woom
Kronehit
Frey Wille
Bumble Holding
Badoo Trading Limited
Wein & Co
Charonium
Arcadia Live
Vienna Insurance Group
FRANKSTAHL Rohr- und Stahlhandelsgesellschaft
JRMatch GmbH
Blue Planet Ecosystems GmbH
Wiener Symphoniker
Sandvik AB
Bundesministerium für Bildung, Wissenschaftund Forschung
ÖBB
Albertina
Erwin Wurm
Herbert Brandl
Clemens Wolf
Peter Jellitsch
Prtl.com
MuseumsQuartier Errichtungs- und BetriebsgesmbH
Roof Safety Systems BV
Erste Digital
Verbund
Rail Cargo
Actial Farmaceutica
Ixolit
Institute of Science and Technology Austria
Miba
Sattler
ZKW Group

Work highlights

Represented Strato in a dispute at the ECJ on copyright levies for cloud storage services against collecting society Austro-Mechana.
Represented Billa in a dispute against Lidl regarding the latter’s statements when comparing prices of products and advising the REWE Group on marketing and prize labelling issues.