Taylor Wessing enwc Rechtsanwälte GmbH augmented its patents practice with the April 2023 arrival of Schwarz Schönherr Rechtsanwälte OEG‘s Thomas Adocker, who adds significant experience in patent litigation before the Viennese division of the UPC. Adocker joins a team that is well versed in managing international trade mark portfolios and handling prosecutions. The practice is headed by Martin Prohaska-Marchried, who also leads the firm’s CEE-wide IP team, regularly assisting clients with trade mark and copyright issues, with her particular area of expertise being copyright levies.
Testimonials
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'Thomas Adocker has represented us for over 6 years in a patent litigation and has proved to be our best choice. He is professional, responsive, and efficient.'
'Top level in terms of know-how and experience in the field of litigation.'
'Thomas Adocker is one of the best patent lawyers in the country and a pleasure to work with.'
- 'Truly international approach, while still having a very local flavour.'
- 'Ability to listen, ability to understand the matter, even in very complex technical cases.'
Key clients
- Libro, Pagro, Unito (Otto Versand)
- Zimmermann Wear Pty Ltd
- Nestle/Nespresso
- Fronius
- Knapp AG
- Huuuge Games
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- Cloos Austria
- Nitto Denko Corporation
- Kununu
- ÖAMTC
- Zellstoff Pöls AG
- Europapier Austria GmbH
- ERWO Pharma GmbH
- Ceutics Sales GmbH
- OPST Obst Partner Steiermark GmbH
- Pro Medico Handels GmbH
- Modern Art Museum (Kärnten)
- Cup&Cino
- MediaShop
- Industex
- Sandoz
- A1 Telekom Austria AG
- Broken Rules Interactive Media GmbH
Work highlights
- Represented a leading European transportation provider against greenwashing claims by a consumer protection organization.
- Advised Sandoz in a patent infringement case brought against them by Bayer.
- Acted for ERWO in an unfair competition proceeding concerning food supplements with SPERMIDINE.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Martin Prohaska-Marchried