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Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

Intellectual Property

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Our Intellectual Property Group focuses on litigation and arbitration of intellectual property and licensing disputes. Alongside this, the IP team is active in complex licensing deals and major transactional matters, often in combination with the firm’s M&A team. The IP team works across a wide range of sectors and has particular industry expertise in the life sciences and luxury goods sectors.

We represent clients in litigation and arbitration proceedings that involve:

  • Validity and infringement of patents, trademarks, copyrights and designs
  • Matters relating to know-how protection, unfair competition and domain names
  • Disputes arising out of licensing, R&D, technology transfer, franchising, distribution and sponsorship agreements

We also assist clients in the following areas:

  • Drafting and negotiating licensing, R&D, technology transfer, franchising and distribution agreements
  • Conduct of IP due diligence and drafting of IP transfer agreements
  • Advice on intellectual property and know-how issues and strategies
  • Advice in the fields of media, sponsorship and advertising law
  • Advice on regulatory matters and competition law

We have significant expertise in the following industry sectors:

  • Pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical devices
  • Consumer and luxury goods
  • Automotive and mechanical industry
  • Chemicals
  • Internet
  • Electronics
  • Restaurant and hotel franchising
  • Telecommunication and digital network providers

Industries (13)

  • Automobiles & Parts
  • Chemicals
  • Consumer Product Manufacturing
  • Financial Services
  • Food & Drink Producers
  • Health Care
  • Media
  • Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
  • Retail
  • Software & Computer Services
  • Sports
  • Technology, Hardware & Electronics
  • Telecommunications

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Intellectual Property - Switzerland

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Schellenberg Wittmer is strong in IP-related litigation and arbitration on both domestic and cross-border issues, particularly involving licensing, as well as patent infringement and trade mark matters. The team's areas of expertise also include copyright, trade secrets, inventor rights and unfair competition. The law firm acts on advertising matters and licensing agreements. Schellenberg Wittmer is notably strong in the life sciences, luxury goods and technology sectors.
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Work Highlights

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  • Schellenberg Wittmer advised Novartis in an investigation by the Swiss competition authority into the alleged abuse of a dominant position arising from the use of its patents in infringement proceedings against a third party.

Strengths

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  • They understood our context rapidly, and in no time they were able to propose a range of solutions, which enhanced their credibility.

    Intellectual Property respondentEurope

  • All our questions were answered promptly, and the quality of advice was great. The law firm offered very effective strategies and solutions.

    Intellectual Property respondentEurope

  • Schellenberg Wittmer demonstrates a high level of expertise and reacts quickly to changes. I was always able to understand the team's recommendations and felt well guided.

    Intellectual Property respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Lorenza Ferrari Hofer
    Lorenza Ferrari Hofer

    Lorenza Ferrari Hofer

    Lorenza Ferrari Hofer is recognised for her experience assisting with trade mark disputes, infringements and distribution agreements. She is often sought out by clients from the life sciences sector.

    • Lorenza Ferrari Hofer is very strong strategically, tactically very good and has a very good sense for clients.

      Intellectual Property respondentEurope
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  • Philipp Groz
    Philipp Groz

    Philipp Groz

    Philipp Groz frequently advises on patent-related litigation, contentious trade mark infringements and licence agreements. His expertise is regularly sought out by life sciences and manufacturing companies.

    • Philipp Groz is a great litigator and top-notch commercial lawyer. His responsiveness is impressive and he gives amazing advice.

      Intellectual Property respondentEurope

    • Philipp Groz is super responsive and sophisticated.

      Intellectual Property respondentEurope
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  • Stéphanie Chuffart-Finsterwald
    Stéphanie Chuffart-Finsterwald

    Stéphanie Chuffart-Finsterwald

    Stéphanie Chuffart-Finsterwald is well placed to assist domestic and international clients with IP contracts, trade mark advice and domain name matters. She also advises on unfair competition issues.

    • Stéphanie is professional, approachable and friendly, and although she has incredible knowledge, she is only humble about it.

      Intellectual Property respondentEurope

    • Stéphanie Chuffart-Finsterwald combines the highest level of expertise with absolute reliability.

      Intellectual Property respondentEurope

    • She anticipates my needs, acts in a solution-oriented manner and always makes me feel like I am in the best hands.

      Intellectual Property respondentEurope
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