Areas of Practice_Competition and Antitrust Law, IP and IT Law

In many cases, the success of a business heavily depends on the degree to which it protects, defends and exploits its intangible rights and knowledge and expertise. Zirngibl Langwieser has many years of experience in various industries and provides legal consultancy to companies as regards the proactive protection and successful exploitation of their intellectual property.

We also provide legal advice in competition law – depending on the industry, marketing and sales activities of a business are subject to a large number of regulations that may influence its behaviour in the market, in particular the company’s approach to its customers or design of its products. In this area, Zirngibl Langwieser provides consistent and creative legal advice to companies.

Competition law pertains not only to major mergers but also to strategic partnerships, joint R&D initiatives and sales organisations. The relevant cartel authorities are increasingly pursuing any existing cartels and impose ever-higher fines. Only timely, targeted measures will protect businesses from breaches or violations and any resulting liability claims that may constitute a threat to their continued operations. It is thus crucial to be able to rely on an experienced partner such as Zirngibl Langwieser in all extrajudicial matters and in litigation.

IT systems are a key factor in any business. Zirngibl Langwieser provide legal support not only to IT businesses but also to companies that heavily rely on the successful use of software and, for instance, wish to invest in new projects in this area. Our firm concentrates on assisting with comprehensive IT projects – from the initial planning stages via the drafting of contracts to the go-live of the system.