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Homburger is fascinated by technology, supporting enterprises and entrepreneurs within all aspects of technological change. The IP and IT team provides support in litigation, prosecution proceedings and transactions in all areas of intellectual property, media, IT and privacy/data protection.

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Intellectual Property - Switzerland

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What the Team is Known For

Homburger offers an acclaimed team with a stellar reputation in IP law, in both domestic and cross-border patent infringement and litigation cases, acting for claimants and defendants. The law firm has additional expertise representing clients in enforcement proceedings and nullity lawsuits. It also assists with licensing and supply agreements, as well as the IP elements of M&A transactions. The practice has strong capabilities in the technology field, with many lawyers having experience in software development matters.

Work Highlights

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  • Homburger advised Lotus Bakeries on the IP aspects of its strategic partnership with Mondelēz International, including the implementation of a global licensing agreement.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Andri Hess
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Andri Hess
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Band 1
Andri Hess is at his most visible in the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors, routinely handling patent litigation. He also represents clients in patent enforcement and infringement proceedings.

Andri Hess is one of the most experienced patent litigators in Switzerland. He knows the law extremely well.

We were impressed by Andri Hess both in and outside the courtroom. His ability to peel out the key points, combined with his skills in presenting them to the court, has been crucial.

Andri Hess is a brilliant adviser.

Andri Hess has been an excellent team player, bringing ideas and stamina.

He puts himself into the client's shoes.

Gregor Bühler
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Gregor Bühler
Head of Intellectual Property
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Band 3

Gregor Bühler assists with the enforcement of trade mark rights, trade mark cancellation proceedings and advice on the IP aspects of transactions.

Gregor Bühler takes care of the case and is always there when I need him. I would happily refer him to anybody.

Gregor Bühler is always up to date, responsive and reliable.

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Intellectual Property

Andri Hess
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Andri Hess
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Band 1
Gregor Bühler
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Gregor Bühler
Head of Intellectual Property
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Band 3

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