Intellectual Property - Switzerland
Band 4
What the Team is Known For
BMG Avocats fields a well-respected team of IP practitioners with experience in advising clients on anti-counterfeiting actions, licensing agreements and unfair competition claims. The law firm is further equipped to handle enforcement, non-use and infringement proceedings concerning trade marks, copyrights and design rights, in addition to portfolio management. Its clientele comes from a range of industry sectors such as luxury goods, charities and healthcare. The team is also able to operate in both domestic and cross-border contexts.
Strengths
BMG Avocats is highly responsive and achieves good results. It also provides excellent advice, not just legal advice, but also practical business advice.
BMG Avocats has great experience and expertise in trade mark matters and related agreements.
BMG Avocats has excellent drafting and analytical skills.
BMG Avocats delivers a high level of service, with clear messages and quick answers.
Notable practitioners
Philippe Gilliéron advises on disputes relating to copyright, design and counterfeit issues. He also assists with trade mark portfolio management.
Philippe Gilliéron is attentive to his clients. He provides very good support in negotiations and litigation, and he has good legal and technical expertise.
Philippe Gilliéron is our go-to lawyer for IP matters in Switzerland.
Anne-Virginie La Spada is noted for her assistance with IP mandates involving trade mark, design and copyright issues. She has a particular focus on domain name disputes.
It is a delight working with Anne-Virginie La Spada. Her listening skills are outstanding.
She is a courteous, professional and very client-focused lawyer.
Anne-Virginie La Spada understands our needs and is result-oriented. She always gives us sound advice that is easy to put into practice.
