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Under the leadership of IP expert Alexander Koller, this medium-sized, Vienna-based full-service firm has emerged as one of Austria’s success stories in patent litigation in the two years since the UPC’s launch. The team has not only gained valuable experience in UPC proceedings but also maintains a steady flow of national patent cases from its SME client base across Austria and Germany. Rather than relying on a few large clients, Nomos has built a robust foundation with a structure well-suited to SMEs across various technical sectors.

The practice has positioned itself effectively in the new UPC landscape, where other Viennese firms such as Schwarz Schönherr lack experience. The team offers comprehensive support in soft IP and copyright law, serving a stable and diverse client base. Its strong position in trademark law continues to evolve, particularly in litigation, with the firm retaining its role as primary advisor to two clients despite changes in ownership. The practice also maintains a strong copyright practice, counting several Viennese museums among its regular clients.

Strengths

Patent litigation for midsized companies.

Recommended individuals

Alexander Koller (“competent and pleasant”, competitor)

Team

1 lawyer, 2 trainees

Specialties

All-round IP advice focusing on soft IP and on the interface with IT and data protection. Around a third of work is in patent litigation and employee invention law.

Clients

Litigation: manufacturer of kitchen appliances against competitor over hobs (public knowledge).