About

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Pestalozzi's Intellectual Property practice group has profound knowledge and extensive experience with regard to the protection, licensing and commercialization (incl. advertising) of regulated products, such as chemical substances, pharmaceuticals, cosmetic products, medical devices and foodstuff (including tobacco and alcoholic beverages). This includes patent and know-how transactions, the patent litigation and arbitration of disputes involving such products and the related product liability defense.

We have long-standing and successful practice in the field of trademark and branding (litigation and arbitration) and unfair competition. Our clients, manufacturers and distributors of branded (luxury) products, take advantage of our highly efficient and skilled trademark licensing and litigation lawyers, especially when it comes to e-commerce and franchising cross-border structures and related disputes.

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Intellectual Property - Switzerland

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Pestalozzi assists domestic and foreign clients across a number of sectors, including life sciences, beverages and media. The team is experienced in a range of IP issues, with particular expertise in patent litigation, trade mark portfolio management, copyright matters and licensing agreements. The law firm boasts further experience handling trade secrets, domain name and registration issues.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Lara Dorigo
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Lara Dorigo
Head of Intellectual Property
1
Band 1

Lara Dorigo is a highly reputed lawyer who frequently advises on trade mark litigation and prosecution, patent nullity and infringement proceedings. Her clients hail from the pharmaceutical and technology sectors.

Lara Dorigo is very hands-on, fast and good to work with.

Lara Dorigo is an outstanding IP lawyer and an exceptionally talented and experienced litigator. She always gives sound and concise advice, and her work is very thorough and diligent.

Lara Dorigo was solution-oriented and helped us find a solution in a tricky situation. She took our commercial interests into account and helped us find a workable solution.

Lara Dorigo takes the time to answer your questions and discuss the various options with you. She takes time to listen to your concerns and needs so that she can incorporate them into the solution. 

Lara Dorigo is a great litigator with lots of experience.

Michèle Burnier
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Michèle Burnier
3
Band 3
Michèle Burnier is recognised for her experience assisting with trade mark disputes and unfair competition mandates.

Working with Michèle Burnier is truly a pleasure. She is exceptionally intelligent and highly responsive.

With her extensive expertise and experience, we consistently seek her guidance on various matters. We are incredibly grateful to have her as a trusted partner.

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Lara Dorigo
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Lara Dorigo
Head of Intellectual Property
1
Band 1
Michèle Burnier
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Michèle Burnier
3
Band 3

Members

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Lara Dorigo

Lara Dorigo

Head of Department

Sarah Drukarch

Clients

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J&J, BAT, Astella, Evolva, Credit Suisse, ZimmerBiomet

Industries

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Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences, Biotech, Medical devices, Food & Drink Producers, Retail, Insurance, Tobacco, Media, Cosmetic products