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Homburger

Intellectual Property

Europe Guide 2026 : Switzerland

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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

Band 1

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.

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Work Highlights

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  • Homburger represented Nespresso in longstanding patent litigation proceedings regarding barcodes for its coffee capsule system.

Strengths

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  • Homburger has precise knowledge of our industry and of the subsequent IP aspects.

    Intellectual Property respondentEurope

  • The team's experience vests Homburger with a greater appreciation of our key business priorities and a deeper understanding of our business.

    Intellectual Property respondentEurope

  • Homburger has excellent cross-border legal understanding, responsiveness and business understanding.

    Intellectual Property respondentEurope

  • The team's expertise, client care and commercial understanding are all strong.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Andri Hess
    Andri Hess

    Andri Hess

    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 a highly trained and prepared lawyer with very clear ideas and a pragmatic approach.

      Intellectual Property respondentEurope
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  • Gregor Bühler
    Gregor Bühler

    Gregor Bühler

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

    • Gregor Bühler is insightful, responsive and provides practical, well-argued advice.

      Intellectual Property respondentEurope

    • Gregor is a very good lawyer with unique experience. He is a successful strategist and negotiator.

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