CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz Rechtsanwälte GmbH's ‘extremely competent’ team advises clients on all aspects of IP projects, including trade mark, copyright and patent registrations and prosecutions. The group often leverages its international network to assist clients with long-running global portfolio management, in addition to handling matters concerning trade secrets and traditional IP disputes. Practice head Egon Engin-Deniz takes a ’direct, bold and very effective’ approach to trade mark, patent and domain issues when assisting pharmaceutical, IT and consumer clients. Gabriela Staber's maintains a regulatory and IP focused practice, while Hans Lederer, who was promoted to partner in February 2023, focuses on trade mark prosecution and copyright matters.
Testimonials
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'The team has excellent industry sector knowledge and offered very to the point, practical and highly effective advice. They are quick and approachable and really like what they are doing. It is a perfect match, both for strategic advice and in court proceedings.'
'Egon Engin-Deniz stands out, being the most experienced lawyer. He is direct, bold and very effective. Handles complex cross border work. Jia Schulz-Cao works round the clock.'
'The CMS team is extremely competent, its availability is excellent - they are always available for a brief telephone exchange - and promised timelines are always adhered to.'
'Gabriela Staber not only answers various legal enquiries, but also draws up or reviews contracts and conducts proceedings. She does all this very professionally and reliably. Dr. Staber is a person with whom it is a pleasure to work.'
- 'Hans Lederer is my rock in the storm concerning copyright. There is no question that surprises him and on which he does not provide a legal assessment in a comprehensible form within a short time. He also proactively keeps me up to date on issues that are relevant to my business.'
'Hans Lederer is my preferred contact at this firm, outstanding IP law expert and very client-focused.'
Key clients
- Coty Inc
- Falco Privatstiftung
- Bioquadrat
- Josephinenhütte
- Trumer
- Österreichische Galerie Belvedere
Work highlights
- Advised Bioquadrat/BIOGEST on its trade mark portfolio as well as internal and external licensing of IP rights, know-how and trade secrets and counselling in brand evaluation.
- Represented Josephinenhütte and its designer in various trade mark and design infringement matters against Zalto Glas GmbH and Riedel Glas, as well as in proceedings before the EUIPO.
- Advised the Austrian national museum Belvedere on structuring the first museum-related NFT project in Austria.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Egon Engin-Deniz