EY Law - Pelzmann Gall Größ Rechtsanwälte GmbH concentrates its efforts on protection the IP of new technologies, including blockchain and AI applications. Heading the team is Martin Hanzl, who was promoted to partner in July 2024 and whose specialism lies in the conclusion of copyright and software licensing deals. Marie Winter‘s practice is located at the confluence of IP and consumer protection law.
Testimonials
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‘Great team, holistically dealing with new technologies. They have a can-do mentality and really understand the business of players in technology-intensive sectors. They work with startups and scaling companies alike, and cover much of the financial technology sector in Austria.’
‘Martin Hanzl is a standout partner with a rare generalist profile. He is able to push the boundaries for clients and creates impact at each stage of the growth journey. Very commercial and not afraid to invest.’
‘Marie Winter is an expert on IP/IT and consumer contracts, able to create real value where others are ticking boxes. She is very responsive, on point and fabulous to work with.’
Key clients
- Bitpanda GmbH
- LimeWire GmbH
- Matter Labs
- FOMO GmbH
- SmartBytes GmbH
- FIOR Digital GmbH
- BFW – Bundesforschungszentrum für Wald/UBO Republic Austria
- ReGreen GmbH
- Dishtracker GmbH
- 506 Data & Performance GmbH
Work highlights
- Provided advice to Bitpanda on multiple IP/IT agreements for the use and transfer of created IP to Bitpanda, as well as the protection and third-party use of Bitpanda's proprietary IP.
- Assisted LimeWire with the protection of IP rights, inter alia through trade marks, including the registration of several national and European trade marks via the Austrian Patent Office and EUIPO.
- Supported Matter Labs with an analysis of IP rights contracts tied to the management and transfer of IP rights.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Martin Hanzl