Technology Law in Austria
Digital products rarely fit within a single legal category. Software, platforms, data, artificial intelligence, cloud services, fintech and digital content create overlapping regulatory, contractual and intellectual-property issues. We advise technology businesses, start-ups, scale-ups, investors and established companies on developing, launching and operating digital products in Austria and across the EU.
Our Technology Law practice covers AI, Data Privacy, Intellectual Property, Crypto & Fintech, Platforms, Regulatory and Litigation & Disputes. We focus on legal structures that support product development, identify regulatory risks early and align contracts, data flows and IP ownership with the commercial model.
Legal status – August 2026: EU digital regulation is developing quickly. AI Act, platform and financial-regulatory requirements should be checked against the current product and implementation timeline before launch or publication.
Key areas of advice
- AI – Artificial Intelligence Law and the EU AI Act
- Data Privacy – GDPR for Technology Businesses
- Intellectual Property – Software, Brands, Content and Know-How
- Crypto & Fintech – MiCA, Payments and Digital Finance
- Platforms – SaaS, Marketplaces and Digital Services
AI – Artificial Intelligence Law and the EU AI Act
We advise providers and deployers of AI systems on EU AI Act classification, transparency, governance, documentation and allocation of responsibilities across AI value chains. Data protection, IP, product liability, consumer protection and commercial contracts are assessed alongside AI-specific rules.
Data Privacy – GDPR for Technology Businesses
Digital products often process data through complex vendor and cross-border architectures. We advise on GDPR-compliant product design, controller/processor roles, data-processing agreements, international transfers, tracking, profiling, DPIAs and incident response.
Intellectual Property – Software, Brands, Content and Know-How
We advise on software copyright, trademarks, domains, databases, trade secrets, open-source components and licensing. A recurring priority is ensuring a reliable chain of title from founders, employees, freelancers and external development partners.
Crypto & Fintech – MiCA, Payments and Digital Finance
Crypto and fintech models can trigger MiCA, payment-services, AML and digital-operational-resilience requirements. We assess product classification, authorisation, token models, payment flows and cooperation with regulated partners.
Platforms – SaaS, Marketplaces and Digital Services
Platform businesses must address roles and liability, user terms, content moderation, marketplace rules, Digital Services Act obligations, competition issues, data access and B2B contracts. We translate legal requirements into practical product and operational processes.
Litigation & Disputes in Technology
We represent clients in software and IT-project disputes, IP infringements, privacy disputes, platform conflicts, contract claims and regulatory proceedings.