The Legal 500

This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Patent Litigation laws and regulations applicable in Austria.

• Which acts constitute direct patent infringement?
• What are the key defences to patent infringement? 
• On what basis are damages for patent infringement calculated? Is it possible to obtain additional or exemplary damages?
• What are the biggest patent litigation growth areas in your jurisdiction in terms of industry sector? 
• What are the biggest challenges and opportunities confronting the international patent system?