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Puchberger & Partner Patentanwälte - IP Attorneys

is an internationally active intellectual property law firm headquartered in Austria.

Integrity, a professional attitude and personal commitment to our clients are our first priorities. Our working approach is proactive, efficient and solution-oriented. ‘It can’t be done’ is not in our vocabulary!

With over 100 years of experience and growth in the field of intellectual property, we belong to the most prestigious IP law firms in Austria.

Our Expertise

Next to the classical patent attorney services with respect to

  • patents, utility models,
  • trademarks, registered designs,
  • and all other protective rights,

we offer to represent you in Austrian and international infringement proceedings, a professional intellectual property portfolio management as well as IP-consulting such as IP-strategy consulting, IP training and IP seminars.

Our Team

Our team consists of patent attorneys and technical associates specialized in fields such as chemistry, pharmacy, biotechnology, engineering, electronics, IT, and mechatronics, as well as a legal associate and over 20 staff.

Dipl.-Ing. Peter Puchberger

Partner | Patent Attorney

Mag. Dipl.-Ing. Dr.techn. Andreas Gehring

Partner | Patent Attorney

Dipl.-Ing. Georg Puchberger

Partner | Patent Attorney

Dipl.-Ing. Dr.techn. Maximilian Bonta

Patent Attorney

Dr., MSc Viola Hobiger

Patent Attorney Trainee

MSc Alexander Müllner-Schaidl

Patent Attorney Trainee

Dr., MSc Julia Scholda

Patent Attorney Trainee

What others say

  • ““Fierce practitioners, the team operates like a well-oiled machine offering tailored advice to its clients that meets their legal and business needs.” “Well prepared, approachable and fluent in translating complex technical matters into digestible nuggets of information, collaborations with its practitioners open the gates of exponential opportunities.” ” IAM Patent 1000 – 2026
  • “A boutique with deep roots in Austrian trademark law, Puchberger & Partner delivers focused, effective counsel across both contentious and non-contentious matters at national and EU levels. The firm is particularly skilled at securing registrations in challenging jurisdictions, exemplified by its successful colour mark registrations for an iconic Austrian confectionery brand – in Austria and Germany; ” WTR 1000 – 2026
  • “The service of Puchberger Berger and Partner is first class from many aspects. They are probably the best researchers for prior art in Austria, and by that, one is always a step ahead with Puchberger Berger and Partner. Their expertise in the technical fields is rather unique in Austria. In my view, they always seek to go the extra mile for the clients.” IP Stars – Patent Editorial 2017
  • “Clients consistently build “excellent mutual trust” with Puchberger & Partner and appreciate its extensive international network and rapid engagement on even the most complex of tasks. The firm has added to its lengthy list of mechanical engineering players – as well as increasing its presence in electronics and software – with its recent acquisition of patent attorney firm Casati & Itze’s portfolio. ” The world’s leading patent professionals 2017 – IAM Patent 1000
  • “The crown-jewel assets of big-name corporations, both domestic and foreign, are routinely placed in the care of Puchberger & Partner. Its highly sought-after crew of technical and legal mavens joins forces with a cadre of sophisticated translators to provide a comprehensive non-contentious package. ” The world’s leading patent professionals 2016 – IAM Patent 1000
  • “Puchberger & Partner Patentanwälte provides a range of trademark services including searches, registration, licensing, nullity and oppositions and represents clients before the Austrian Patent Office, the High Court of Vienna and the EUIPO. European and Austrian trademark attorney Peter Puchberger oversees trade mark prosecution and litigation at the firm with support from his small but talented team of attorneys.” IP Stars 2016 – Managing Intellectual Property
  • “Clients are drawn to Puchberger & Partner Patentanwälte for its long-standing expertise in IP prosecution and oppositions. One client describes Peter Puchberger, his son Georg Puchberger and Andreas Gehring as "competent, fast and cautious". ” IP Stars 2017 – Managing Intellectual Property

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