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MLL Meyerlustenberger Lachenal Froriep Ltd brings talent, expertise and solution-based teamwork to all IP issues. The members of the IP team rank among the leaders in IP law and have vast experience, primarily in Swiss but also in EU and German law. The firm’s IP specialists have extensive and wide-ranging experience in enforcing trademarks, copyrights, designs and patents. The team also offers prosecution services for trademarks, designs and domain names, together with strategic advice and consultation on contracts, including antitrust matters. MLL is a one-stop shop for all IP-related matters.

Chambers Review

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Intellectual Property - Switzerland

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

MLL Legal is a highly specialised IP offering with noteworthy expertise in patent litigation, including both revocation proceedings and infringement cases. The law firm is particularly active in matters relating to the pharmaceutical, technology and food sectors. The team possesses further capabilities in international copyright protection and anti-counterfeiting measures. The lawyers also advise clients on preliminary injunction cases.

Work Highlights

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  • MLL Legal’s patent team represented Switzerland's largest telecoms operator, Swisscom, in patent infringement proceedings.

Strengths

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"Due to the size of the firm and the breadth of its expertise, it is possible to draw on a great deal of know-how even in complex, multidisciplinary or even international cases."

Intellectual Property respondent
Europe

"The attorneys at MLL are excellently networked, highly experienced and always have their finger on the pulse of developments in the IP sector."

Intellectual Property respondent
Europe

Notable Practitioners

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Michael Ritscher
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Michael Ritscher
Head of Intellectual Property
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Band 1

Michael Ritscher is a respected practitioner who acts for clients on trade mark prosecution and patent infringement. He is active across the life sciences and music sectors.

"Michael is really experienced and knows every judge and attorney in Europe."

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Simon Holzer
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Simon Holzer
2
Band 2

Simon Holzer is renowned for his expertise in patents, regularly advising on revocation and infringement proceedings. He also has expertise in trade mark prosecution and enforcement.

"Simon is highly experienced in the coordination of cross-border patent infringement cases."

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Nicola Benz
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Nicola Benz
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Band 4

Nicola Benz frequently assists with domestic and cross-border trade mark disputes, enforcement of trade mark rights, trade mark portfolio advice and regulatory matters.

"Nicola is always strictly looking for the best solutions for clients."

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Peter Schramm
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Peter Schramm
4
Band 4

Peter Schramm regularly assists with copyright and trade mark infringement proceedings, as well as general IP portfolio advice.

"Peter has been coordinating successful defences against counterfeit products for his clients for many years. He is top in this field."

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Ranked Lawyers at
MLL Legal

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Intellectual Property
Michael Ritscher
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Michael Ritscher
Head of Intellectual Property
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Band 1
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Simon Holzer
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Simon Holzer
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Band 2
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Nicola Benz
4
Nicola Benz
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Band 4
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Peter Schramm
4
Peter Schramm
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Band 4
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Members

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Guillaume Fournier

Jacques Johner

Kilian Schärli

Louisa Galbraith

Michael Ritscher

Michael Ritscher

Head of Department

Reinhard Oertli

Renato Bucher

Stefan J. Schröter

Ulrike Ciesla

Industries

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Automobiles & Parts

Banks

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Commercial & Professional Services

Construction & Materials

Consumer Product Manufacturing

Financial Services

Food & Drink Producers

Forestry & Paper

Government

Hardware & Electronics

Healthcare

Insurance

Media

Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences

Private Clients/Individuals

Real Estate

Real Estate Finance

Retail

Software & Computer Services

Technology

Telecommunications

Transportation

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