Herbst Kinsky Rechtsanwalte GmbH oversees the trade mark and copyright portfolios of both domestic and international clients, with particular expertise in acting for clients in the IT, biotech and life sciences sectors. Sonja Hebenstreit heads the group, handling trade mark registration applications before the Austrian Patent Office, EUIPO and WIPO. Irmgard Nemec handles trade mark clearance searches and assists clients in negotiating licence agreements.
Testimonials
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‘The Herbst Kinsky team is practical and manages to present even difficult topics clearly and comprehensibly.’
‘Sonja Hebenstreit is a good and experienced lawyer who always offers excellent solutions based on her extensive experience.’
‘Sonja Hebenstreit and her team have been providing outstanding legal services to us over many years. They understand the business, the needs of the customers, and are able to develop pragmatic solutions which are precise, to the point and without fuss.’
‘Sonja Hebenstreit is not only a true expert in her area of expertise, she is also an absolutely pleasant person to work with. Due to her charming demeanour she manages to negotiate the best results and even our counterparts still love her afterwards. To have her on your team is a real asset and often a game changer.’
Key clients
- Speedinvest GmbH
- Alpha Republic GmbH
- Inmox GmbH
- Austrian Association for Pneumology
- Vitus Vitality GmbH/Biogena group
- Booster Pilates AG
- CIRSE
- Tower 10
- Vienna Textile Lab
- Ygion biomedical GmbH
Work highlights
- Advised Speedinvest on an ongoing basis in trade mark matters, including registration proceedings at the WIPO, EUIPO and Austrian Patent Office, in opposition proceedings and in drafting and negotiating coexistence agreements.
- Advised Alpha Republic GmbH on trade mark and copyright matters tied to the launch of new products and related designs.
- Advised Biogena on issues relating to the marketing of its food supplements and the implementation of new distribution and marketing concepts.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Sonja Hebenstreit