Key case: Austrian Supreme Court allows utility model on computer-implemented invention
In a groundbreaking decision (4 Ob 119/20h) the Austrian Supreme Court abandoned its previous stance and adopted the "any hardware" approach of...
Supreme Court examines patent case concerning limitation period
The general limitation period for juridical actions in Austria is 30 years. However, particular laws can stipulate shorter or longer limitation periods. For example, for claims in patent infringement cases, the limitation period is generally three years. This period begins from the time when knowledge...