The current economic situation is very challenging for the Austrian industry. On the one hand, inflation and higher labour and energy costs are slowing down growth. On the other hand, there is a big need for transformation that drives innovation in SME companies. A lot of the new patent applications originating from Austria include green tech and computer-implemented inventions. As many companies are closely tied to German automakers, they must find new fields of activity. Battery technology, hydrogen conversion and storage are worth highlighting here. [...]
What are the recent developments and challenges in terms of patents, designs and trademarks in Austria? Dr. Hannes Burger gives an in-depth overview about the Austrian IP market in the Austrian Chapter of CHAMBERS AND PARTNERS Intellectual Property | Europe - Austria.