GRAF ISOLA's caseload primarily consists of contentious IP work, with the team representing clients from a diverse array of sectors on matters of trade mark and patent disputes against infringers in Austria, Europe and further afield. The ‘very reliable’ Claudia Csáky heads the team, advising on unfair competition matters on top of her patent and trade mark disputes practice. Csaky is also noted for her extensive experience in applying for new trade marks, and the management of IP portfolios.

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  • 'The team is very well versed in the law and collaborative. The GRAF ISOLA team always takes a very thoughtful approach and works through difficult issues. Every attorney we have dealt with is of the highest quality.'

  • 'Very responsive and professional team. Nice to work with.'

  • 'Claudia Csáky provides well-informed advice to clients. Her ability to analyse complex legal issues and develop creative solutions is a valuable quality. She can explain complex legal concepts in a way that clients can easily understand. Dr. Csáky consistently meets deadlines.'

  • 'Claudia Csáky is very reliable, quick and has outstanding expertise.'

  • 'The IP team is very competent and quick. They support us in all IP matters, especially trade mark filing/registration and trade mark disputes.'

  • 'Claudia Csáky has great knowledge and a lot of experience with IP matters.'

  • 'GRAF ISOLA is able to understand different markets and their IP needs and offers huge experience nationally and internationally. The collaboration is outstanding and is getting even better.'

  • 'Claudia Csáky and her team are beyond state of the art. She is curious to understand complex new territories and applies her knowledge and experience in the right way. She is always digging into the topic and asking the right questions.'

Key clients

  • KTM Fahrrad GmbH
  • Digip AB
  • UAB Furniture1
  • HyCentA Research GmbH
  • cortical.io AG
  • J&L Garrigues, S.L.P.
  • LUKOIL International GmbH
  • Brokkoli Advertising Network GmbH & Co KG
  • EMTensor
  • Delux Corporation

Work highlights

  • Advised KTM Fahrrad GmbH on an infringement of a license agreement by the motorcycle manufacturer KTM group.
  • Acted for Digip AB on an infringement of the regulations laid out in the Act on Unfair Competition.
  • Assisted the Esterházy group with a number of trade mark and copyright matters.

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Claudia Csákys practice covers the entire field of intellectual property law with a focus on trademark, copyright and competition law as well as information technology. She also has specific expertise and litigation experience in patent disputes. In the field of trademark law, she advises well-known domestic and foreign clients across all sectors. Her range of services includes advice on trademark prosecutions, development of trademark strategies and licenses, and representation in trademark litigation. She often advises on IP aspects in the course of corporate restructuring and transactions. In IT law she advises clients in relation to social media, e-commerce, the infringement of personal rights and all other aspects relating to internet law.

Practice head

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Claudia Csáky