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Bär & Karrer Ltd

Intellectual Property

Europe Guide 2026 : Switzerland


Bär & Karrer Ltd

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We advise our clients on a wide range of contentious and non-contentious intellectual property related matters. These include the filing and prosecution of trademark and design applications and the representation of clients in all kind of intellectual property related proceedings before courts and administrative authorities in Switzerland, including the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property, the Federal Patent Court, the Federal Administrative Court and the Swiss Supreme Court, as well as in international arbitrations involving intellectual property issues.

Our clients include domestic and foreign corporations from start-ups to large multinational groups and we have a strong focus on the pharmaceutical, biotech, medical devices, machinery, telecom, information technology, sports, textile, luxury goods and financial services sectors. 

  • Intellectual property and IT-related litigations and arbitrations
  • Advising on and implementing international protection strategies in the field of trademarks and designs
  • Technology transfer, licensing and other transactions involving intellectual property rights
  • Drafting and negotiating software and other IT agreements as well as outsourcing contracts
  • IP support in connection with M&A transactions, including due diligence

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Intellectual Property - Switzerland

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Bär & Karrer has a solid reputation for high-profile IP transactions at both domestic and international levels. The law firm frequently advises on the IP aspects of corporate transactions. The team also assists with portfolio management matters, including IP issues following corporate rebranding. The lawyers are active on contentious matters, representing licensors in large licensing arbitrations. Bär & Karrer additionally handles preliminary injunctions, infringements and nullity proceedings.

Work Highlights

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  • Bär & Karrer advised UEFA as lead Swiss counsel on its IP rights enforcement programme during the UEFA Women's EURO 2025 in Switzerland.

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Markus Wang
    Band 2Markus Wang

    Markus Wang

    Markus Wang advises on the IP aspects of domestic and cross-border M&A transactions, trade mark nullity proceedings and licensing matters. His client roster features important players in the pharmaceutical and technology sectors.
    • Markus Wang is an outstanding contract lawyer with great experience. He is an excellent person, as well as responsive and delightful to work with.

      Intellectual Property respondentEurope
    • The more complex the matter is, the better Markus works. He is someone who loves this and finds solutions that work.

      Intellectual Property respondentEurope
    • Markus Wang is a fantastic and very hands-on lawyer. I would definitely recommend him.

      Intellectual Property respondentEurope

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