Taylor Wessing enwc Rechtsanwälte GmbH combines strength in trade mark and unfair competition litigation with an expanded patent practice, particularly focused on high-stakes work in the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors. The firm manages complex trade mark portfolios and provides robust protection in copyright infringement cases. Martin Prohaska-Marchried leads the team, noted for his expertise in trade mark, copyright, and green claims litigation. He works closely with Thomas Adocker, a patent specialist who focuses on infringement cases, regulatory advice in life sciences, and disputes involving trade secrets.
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'Always up to date and diligent!'
‘Martin Prohaska-Marchried is a very responsive expert in the IP practice. He offers tailor-made solutions.’
Key clients
- BEESark
- Cup&Cino
- TEDi
- Vorwerk Austria GmbH & Co KG
- ivii
- Europapier Austria
Work highlights
Advised BEESark on green claims, the development and registration of a green trade mark, regulatory requirements, and the drafting of key agreements in its partnership with a holiday accommodation provider to develop a sustainability label based on a certification scheme.
Advised Cup&Cino in the first-ever patent infringement case brought before the Local Division Vienna of the UPC.
Represented Vorwerk in a defamation dispute, securing an injunction to stop damaging statements.
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Practice head
Martin Prohaska-Marchried
Other key lawyers
Thomas Adocker