JUVE Ranking

JUVE Comment

"ABP Burger und Partner distinguishes itself from competitors through unusually close collaboration between its lawyers and patent attorneys – a rarity in Austria. This integrated approach enables comprehensive support for larger SMEs from German-speaking countries, spanning strategic advice and prosecution through to patent litigation. The firm boasts an established Munich office, staffed with an experienced German litigator and patent attorney – an innovative strategy uncommon for an Austrian firm – which benefits clients entrusting their EPO oppositions to the firm. This presence also provides stronger connections to the German local divisions of the UPC, which are handling an increasing caseload. Consequently, the team is better positioned than most Austrian competitors to exploit strategic opportunities at the UPC for its clients, despite not currently having active cases.

The firm’s proactive AI strategy deserves particular mention. In partnership with an external provider, ABP Burger und Partner offers various AI-based prosecution solutions, operated through Austrian data centres to ensure high security standards. This represents a strategically astute approach to both enhance value for existing clients and attract new business.

The practice maintains particular strength at the intersection of inventor remuneration and IP contracting. It runs a robust trademark management service for its SME clients across various sectors. The team holds a strong position in trademarks and unfair competition law, with litigation activity showing dynamic growth in recent years."
 

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