Binder Grösswang‘s TMT-focused IP team is particularly adept at overseeing trademark portfolios, handling clearance searches, registrations and IP transfers, while also acting for clients either bringing or facing infringement allegations before the courts. Practice head Ivo Rungg coordinates global trademark strategies for his digital sector clients and is also well versed in unfair competition and advertising regulations. Michael Horak helps clients enforce their trademarks and copyrights, with further expertise in patent and design right issues, with Hellmut Buchroithner advising on overarching IP strategies and licensing agreements.
Testimonials
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‘The team works very accurately and precisely. They have very deep legal experience.’
‘Michael Horak reacts very promptly and very creatively. He always has good and new approaches to our legal problems, and he is very successful.’
'We have been working with Michael Horak for many years. He does excellent work. His response times are extremely short. We will continue to work with him in this specialist area in the future.'
'Michael Horak is one of the best lawyers in this field in Austria. He lives up to his good reputation.'
Key clients
- Harley-Davidson Europe Ltd
- Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
- AHT Cooling Systems GmbH
- ByteDance Technology Ltd.
- Pirlo Holding GmbH
- Amazon Studios
- IFE Aufbereitungstechnik GmbH
- business bestseller Verlags GmbH
- NFL Properties Europe GmbH
- City of Vienna
- BAWAG P.S.K.
- Bahlsen
- TUI
- Adidas
Work highlights
- Advised Harley-Davidson Europe Ltd on customs training, trademark infringement and counterfeiting at major events and dealerships.
- Provided legal advice to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences regarding the misuse of the "Oscar" trademark in various marketing articles.
- Advised ByteDance on several new projects, most notably worldwide video creation tools.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ivo Rungg