The Supreme Court recently ruled that dismissal of an employee because of his or her national origin is deemed to constitute unlawful workplace discrimination based on ethnic grounds. Employers would…

The Property Developers Contracts Act aims to secure the rights of individuals who intend to buy newly built apartments. The act further aims to protect both the down payments made…

The Supreme Court recently clarified that an employer is not obliged or authorised to examine the decision-making process of a works council regarding its consent to the termination of an…

In a recent decision the Supreme Court has reiterated its view that plaintiffs must prove that their products, product appearances and unregistered marks have acquired secondary meaning with the relevant…

The introduction of new provincial administrative courts in Austria will fundamentally change administrative provisions in several IP statutes. The main amendments concern the reorganisation of appeal procedures. Among other things,…

An overview written by Andreas Edlinger (1.8.2013) The legislature´s aim was to increase the number of formations of GmbHs by reducing the minimum share capital and the start-up costs. Unlike…

Following the 2012 introduction of a tax on capital gains realised from the sale of real estate by individuals, one issue remained unclear - the question of who must pay…

In a recent decision the Supreme Court clarified that arrangements by works council members for a paid leave of absence are not enforceable if they go beyond the limits set…