DORDA Rechtsanwälte GmbH acts for clients across the full spectrum of industries in precedent-setting matters, including ECJ disputes concerning trade marks, copyrights and licensing rights. The team is well versed in matters at the forefront of technological developments while also handling ongoing portfolio management, including defending clients’ IP rights globally. ‘Quick and strategic thinker’ Axel Anderl leads the team, specialising in copyright and trade mark and outsourcing matters, with a particular focus on software. Andreas Seling’s practice bridges trade mark law and unfair competition, with Alexandra Ciarnau focusing on IP developments in relation to AI and Blockchain. Ida Woltran is building up the firm’s patent capabilities while also handling copyright matters.

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Testimonials

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'Andreas Seling: high level of expertise and an exemplary strategist. Axel Anderl: flexibility, professional expertise. Alexandra Ciarnau: high level of comprehension and thinks with the stakeholder in mind. Ida Woltran: very good expertise, fast.'
'The team is impressive in both size and skill. For every aspect they have a specialist and work together smoothly. They have a very fresh attitude, working in the spirit of a start-up, which matches our philosophy.'
'Everyone in the team has their niche. It does not matter whom you are interacting with, you always get the same incredible client care. Axel Anderl stands out as he created the team and leads it with passion. Andreas Seling, Ida Woltran and Alexandra Ciarnau also do a fantastic job.'
'DORDA Rechtsanwälte is impressive in its collaboration with the diverse team that looked after our matters regarding applicable copyright law. Questions that arose during the process were answered spontaneously, which is essential for efficient and solution-oriented collaboration.'
'Strong team of bright, responsive lawyers who communicate well.'
'Axel Anderl is highly personable, approachable and capable. Andreas Seling similarly. Strong on soft IP, such as copyright and trade marks.'
'I am a huge fan of Axel Anderl. He is a quick and strategic thinker. He manages the team well, making sure that he is there when needed. Ida Woltran is my discovery of the last year when I had more patent law issues. She is very calm, efficient and pragmatic. She also has good knowledge of international standards.'
'Team leader Axel Anderl is THE IP-/IT-lawyer to go to in Austria, the clear number one. He is very smart, charming, has been specialising in this field for ages and has unbeaten client dedication.'

Key clients

Strato
Canal+
T-Mobile Austria (Magenta)
woom
Stadt Wien Marketing
Bundesministerium für Bildung, Wissenschaft und Forschung
Bitpanda
ÖBB Personenverkehr
Airbnb
Wein & Co
Wiener Symphoniker
Better Life Tech
KO-TRAST/Birds of Trust
Taurus App GmbH/ fair by share GmbH
Wenna (Anna Inspiring Jewellery)
Charonium
Albertina
Croma-Pharma
Pluz Care GmbH
Amann Girrbach
Commend International
VIG - Vienna Insurance Group
Forbes
Varroc Lightning Systems

Work highlights

Represented Strato in a dispute before the ECJ on copyright levies for cloud storage services against collecting society Austro-Mechana.
Acted for Canal+ in a dispute before the ECJ on the applicability of the uplink state principle for the activities of a satellite bouquet provider against Austrian collecting society AKM.
Managed woom's global trade mark portfolio, including representation in various proceedings against copycats.