About

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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



Chambers Review

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Intellectual Property - Switzerland

2
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.

Work Highlights

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  • Schellenberg Wittmer advised Gilde Healthcare on the IP elements of its acquisition of a majority of the shareholding of Swiss Dental Solutions.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Lorenza Ferrari Hofer
2
Lorenza Ferrari Hofer
2
Band 2

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 experienced in the life sciences sector. She is a seasoned litigator who is very tough and gives very clear direction on strategy. She is our go-to person.

Lorenza Ferrari Hofer is a lawyer with extensive knowledge of the field and a great ability to delve into the most complex issues.

Philipp Groz
3
Philipp Groz
Head of Intellectual Property
3
Band 3

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 an excellent lawyer.

Philipp Groz is able to provide full support and answers to all questions.

We are very satisfied with our cooperation with Philipp Groz.

Stéphanie Chuffart-Finsterwald
U
Stéphanie Chuffart-Finsterwald
U
Up and Coming

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.

Ranked Lawyers at
Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

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Intellectual Property

Lorenza Ferrari Hofer
2
Lorenza Ferrari Hofer
2
Band 2
Philipp Groz
3
Philipp Groz
Head of Intellectual Property
3
Band 3
Stéphanie Chuffart-Finsterwald
U
Stéphanie Chuffart-Finsterwald
U
Up and Coming

Members

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David Mamane

Philipp Groz

Philipp Groz

Head of Department

Stéphanie Chuffart-Finsterwald

Head of Department

Industries

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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