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Barbara Kuchar has more than 25 years of experience in intellectual property law, IT law and complex litigation. She was a partner in two prestigious Austrian commercial law firms before taking over as head of the IP department at KWR in 2015. In the course of her career, she also gained experience abroad, as a location manager in Budapest and at one of the largest commercial law firms in Dublin. Barbara Kuchar has an excellent global network in her field and works on an ongoing basis as part of international teams for many of the world's best-known trademark owners.

References

• 2026, Barbara Kuchar has been inducted into the Legal 500 “Hall of Fame” for Intellectual Property in Austria, placing her among the most distinguished practitioners in her field. She is one of only a few lawyers to receive this recognition and the only woman in Austria in this category.

• “With over 25 years of experience, Barbara Kuchar is widely recognised as a leading figure in the field, known for her deep understanding of intricate legal issues and her ability to navigate them with clarity and precision.” (WTR1000) Barbara Kuchar was once again named in the Gold category in 2026 in Austria.

• "Barbara Kuchar has always provided excellent legal advice and represented clients in complex cross-border cases with great energy and success in court." (Chambers & Partners 2026).

• "Barbara Kuchar stands out for her exceptional professionalism, deep expertise, and unwavering dedication to clients. She is highly responsive, approachable and always focused on achieving the best outcome, making complex matters clear and manageable. Working with Barbara is not only effective but a true pleasure, as she consistently delivers excellence and goes above and beyond expectations." (Legal 500 2026)

• “The team worked very well together. We received very comprehensive advice and a pragmatic approach, which made the next steps much easier for us. KWR has a great team with whom we enjoy working.” (Legal 500 2026)

• “Very pleasant to work with, always easy to reach for us, Barbara Kuchar is able to explain complex issues very well and in a way that we as clients can understand.” (Legal 500 2026)

• “This team works together seamlessly; they are super responsive, provide great advice, and are a pleasure to work with. I know I can always reach out, no matter how big or small a matter, and they are ready, willing, and more than able to jump in to assist!” (Legal 500 2026)

• The work of KWR partner Barbara Kuchar and her team is described in the current JUVE ranking as "competent, fast, and uncomplicated", "technically very well versed" and "...meticulous and of outstanding quality".

• In the trend Ranking 2026, Barbara Kuchar is named as a leading expert in the field of unfair competition and copyright law.
   

Functions and other activities

• Member of the Austrian Association for the Protection of Industrial Property and Copyright, Women in Sports Law, GRUR, DGRI, INTA (current: Commercialization of Brands Committee, former Chair of Unfair Competition Committees 2020-2022), PTMG, ECTA, LES

• Barbara Kuchar regularly publishes on current topics in professional media and speaks at national and international conferences.
  
  List of publications by Barbara Kuchar