Intellectual Property
Europe Guide 2024 : Switzerland
Band 3
About
Provided by Baker McKenzie
Baker McKenzie's IP team in Switzerland offers strategic legal advice and solutions on the full range of IP, technology and data related matters, including comprehensive IP portfolio management, covering the entire life cycle including name creation, name and design clearance, filing, prosecution, as well as enforcement and litigation of all IP rights, effectively removing the requirement to use separate firms. Our understanding of our client's industries enables us to advise on complex commercial structures and transactional IP matters, while maintaining a strong focus on copyrights and digital media.
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Chambers Review
Baker McKenzie is well versed in trade mark, copyright and patent litigation opposition, cancellation and infringement matters. The law firm offers wide-ranging services in strategic IP management and advises on the IP aspects of corporate transactions. The team has further experience handling licensing agreements. The lawyers represent a broad client base comprising domestic and international companies from a range of sectors.
Work Highlights
- Baker McKenzie supported Moderna with the registration of its Moderna word and logo marks in Switzerland, and registered both for COVID-19 vaccines as a trade mark on the basis of acquired distinctiveness.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are an excellent group with deep knowledge of biotech licensing."
"They are an excellent group with deep knowledge of biotech licensing."
Notable Practitioners
Eva-Maria Strobel frequently advises on the filing and launching of trade marks as well as disputes over trade mark infringements and opposition.
Michael Treis is recognised for his advice on various IP matters, including trade mark litigation, unfair competition issues and transactional matters.
Ranked Lawyers at
Baker McKenzie
Switzerland