Wolf Theiss Rechtsanwälte GmbH & Co KG is known as the go-to team for major players in the digital sphere. The firm is involved in complex IP litigations, demonstrating strength in both contentious and non-contentious matters, particularly patent litigation in the pharmaceutical sector, and handling copyright issues for its digital sector clients. The ‘excellent’ Georg Kresbach, an authority in the digital space who handles high-profile internet and multimedia issues, heads the team. He works alongside Phillip Wrabetz on IP and unfair competition matters, Roland Vesenmayer on disputes across IP and platform law; and Maren Jergolla-Wagner, who handles trade mark matters, acting for, inter alia, life sciences clients. Adolf Zemann left in February 2025 to set up his own practice.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Georg Kresbach is a great and highly experienced IP lawyer, bringing to the table 30 years of experience in a calm and thought-through manner, saying the right things at the right time to bring things forward. With him, we are confident and well-equipped for contract negotiations and court hearings in all areas of IP law.'
- ‘Georg Kresbach is an experienced and competent partner who brings structure and clarity to the table. He takes a practical approach to his work, and thanks to his calm, experienced manner, even difficult problems are tackled with confidence and precision.’
- 'Roland Vesenmayer stands out through a rare combination of deep legal knowledge, practical thinking, and strong communication skills. He is always well-prepared, clear in his advice, and proactive in identifying both opportunities and risks, even beyond the original scope of the conversation.'
- ‘Georg Kresbach is excellent. He provides efficient and clear advice and communicates this brilliantly.’
Key clients
- Amazon
- Amgen
- Crocs
- Estee Lauder
- KELAG-Kärntner Elektrizitätswerke
- Meta Platforms
- OBI
- Temu
- Tencent
- The Walt Disney Company
- Österreichische Universitätenkonferenz
Work highlights
Advised Meta in court proceedings initiated by Austria's national broadcaster regarding a potentially defamatory Facebook posting by an Austrian politician, with the case centring around the question of removal obligations for synonymous content.
Represented a biotech company in patent infringement proceedings as part of a multi-jurisdictional patent dispute.
Advised a global payment services company on an alleged infringement of a patent of a software manufacturer.
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Practice head
Georg Kresbach
Other key lawyers
Phillip Wrabetz; Roland Vesenmayer; Maren Jergolla-Wagner