Cerha Hempel
Cerha Hempel‘s IP team, described by one client as a ’beacon of unparalleled excellence' manages the IP portfolios for numerous international clients, providing trade mark and patent prosecution, and licensing advice and acting for clients in the food, biotechnology and life sciences sectors, among others, in contentious matters. Leading the team is Mark Krenn, whose practice encompasses both IP and unfair competition disputes, while 'paragon of legal excellence' Alina Alavi Kia's area of expertise lies at the intersection of trade mark, copyright and food law.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
'The IP team at Cerha Hempel is very committed. Not only professionally, but also on a human level. There are few in this field who bring such a high level of expertise.'
'Alina Alavi Kia is a lawyer one can only wish for. She has repeatedly impressed me with her expertise. She always has an open ear for her clients and tries to find the best possible way to solve the needs of her clients problems. She is a machine.'
'The team has an excellent international network, which enables them to handle cross-border cases in the shortest time possible. Prompt responsiveness, good negotiators.'
'Alina Alavi Kia is a pragmatic opponent who always stands up for her clients' interests. Very solution-oriented and extremely empathic. Never negotiated with someone more efficient.'
'Alavi Kia is not only extremely smart, quick on her feet and tactical but also very humble and empathic. She understands the pain of legal issues and aims for the best possible solution for the client. She anticipates next steps and finds a solution.'
'In the vast landscape of legal luminaries, the IP team of Cerha Hempel stands as a beacon of unparalleled excellence. Their mastery in intellectual property is nothing short of legendary. Not only do they deliver content that is both profound and impeccable, but they also craft business-oriented solutions that are nothing short of genius.'
'Alina Alavi Kia is a paragon of legal excellence in the realm of intellectual property. With a hands-on approach, she navigates her clients with strategic precision and pragmatic insights. Alina distils complex legalities into clear, straightforward language.'
- 'Mark Krenn masterfully directs the IP team, delivering unparalleled strategic advice that sets new industry standards. His profound expertise in IP, coupled with an astute grasp of the dynamic realm of AI, firmly establishes him as an authoritative voice in this specialised field.'
Key clients
- McDonald´s Corporation
- LEAD Horizon GmbH
- SPAR Österreichische Warenhandels-AG
- Wiener Netze GmbH
- Nestlé Deutschland AG
Work highlights
- Handled the trade mark administration of McDonald’s Austrian trademark portfolio, including clearance searches for new product launches.
- Advised LEAD HORIZON on its general trade mark strategy and rights enforcement.
- Assisted an Austrian food retailers in relation to food law, copyright, IT agreements/licensing, consumer protection, media law and unfair competition.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Mark Krenn