Baker McKenzie Rechtsanwälte LLP & Co KG leverages its cross-border IP and brand management expertise to oversee international trade mark portfolios for major global clients. The firm offers specialisation in digital copyright law, assisting major online platforms with takedown procedures and engaging in legislative processes at both the EU and national levels. The team’s leader is Lukas Feiler, a digital expert focused on issues at the intersection of IP and IT, including digital copyright and open-source licensing. Alexander Hofmann complements his focus, specialising in dispute resolution and litigation concerning trade mark, copyright, and unfair competition matters.
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- 'What makes this practice unique is its combination of deep legal expertise and a highly practical, business-oriented approach.'
- 'Their guidance is always pragmatic and business-oriented. They have impressed us with outstanding attention to detail, technical expertise, and the ability to handle complex matters independently while keeping us informed throughout the process.'
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Key clients
- ByteDance
Work highlights
Challenged the Austrian Communication Platforms Act on behalf of Google, TikTok, and Pinterest before the ECJ, which ruled that the Act is not consistent with the country-of-origin principle, leading to the Austrian Parliament repealing the Act.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Lukas Feiler
Other key lawyers
Alexander Hofmann